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The WHOA travel Blog is where real women share real stories—raw, reflective, and rooted in adventure with purpose. From summiting Kilimanjaro to supporting grassroots changemakers in Peru, our blog offers firsthand insights from experienced travelers who lead with heart. Every post is a window into meaningful exploration, grounded in sustainability, inclusivity, and connection. Whether you're here to get inspired, plan your next adventure, or reflect on your own journey, you'll find a welcoming space that empowers you to rise!

3 Years Ago We Had a Dream...

August 9, 2016 Allison & Danielle

IT ALL STARTED THREE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

...with two girls and a crazy dream. 3 years and 13 adventures later, WHOA has become an unstoppable community of over 200 kick ass women from around the world who are changing what it means to travel!

When we first started WHOA, we never imagined the network of fierce, strong and inspiring women that would be surrounding us today. Through our adventures, we have friends from England, India, Australia, The Netherlands, South Africa, Russia, America, Kenya, Canada, Mexico and Germany (just to name a few) who are continuing to meet up and take on more adventures together. These connections are proof to us that something very special is happening here...something far bigger than the adventures themselves and something much more powerful than we ever dreamed!

LET'S TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE!

From the snows of Kilimanjaro to the cloud forests of Peru, here’s what three awesome years of adventure look like:

SEPTEMBER 2013 // BAVARIA + OKTOBERFEST

SEPTEMBER 2013 // BAVARIA + OKTOBERFEST

MARCH 2014 // KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SUMMIT

MARCH 2014 // KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SUMMIT

JUNE 2014 // PERU  +  MACHU PICCHU

JUNE 2014 // PERU  +  MACHU PICCHU

AUGUST 2014 // KILIMANJARO FULL MOON SUMMIT

AUGUST 2014 // KILIMANJARO FULL MOON SUMMIT

SEPTEMBER 2014 // BAVARIA  + OKTOBERFEST

SEPTEMBER 2014 // BAVARIA  + OKTOBERFEST

MARCH 2015 // KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SUMMIT

MARCH 2015 // KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SUMMIT

MAY 2015 // PERU  + MACHU PICCHU

MAY 2015 // PERU  + MACHU PICCHU

AUGUST 2015 // KILIMANJARO FULL MOON SUMMIT

AUGUST 2015 // KILIMANJARO FULL MOON SUMMIT

SEPTEMBER 2015 // BAVARIA + OKTOBERFEST

SEPTEMBER 2015 // BAVARIA + OKTOBERFEST

SEPTEMBER 2015 // BAVARIA  + OKTOBERFEST

SEPTEMBER 2015 // BAVARIA  + OKTOBERFEST

JANUARY 2016 // COSTA RICA

JANUARY 2016 // COSTA RICA

MARCH 2016 // KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SUMMIT

MARCH 2016 // KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SUMMIT

MAY 2016 // PERU + MACHU PICCHU

MAY 2016 // PERU + MACHU PICCHU

JULY 2016 // KILIMANJARO FULL MOON SUMMIT

JULY 2016 // KILIMANJARO FULL MOON SUMMIT


It has been our honor watching the WHOA family grow, and it's all because of you! Thank you a million times over, we can't wait to see where the journey leads us next. Let's keep rocking on, ladies! See you out there in the world. 

Love in Adventure,
Allison + Danielle

Tags Kilimanjaro, anniversary, birthday, Oktoberfest Trips, bavaria, Costa Rica, osa peninsula, germany, tanzania, moshi, summit, womens empowerment, India, rajasthan, peru, salkantay, machu picchu
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