Our Empowering Women
Stories of Women who Travel
"We aspire to be EMPOWERED women with VISION & GRACE. SOFT- HEARTED but STRONG, self awarded & sure. RESPECTED for our MIND, ADMIRED for our heart, and ABOVE all, always HONEST, open & raw."
Julianny Casado
New York
Age:23
Favorite Locations:
1.Brooklyn Heights
2.South Bronx
3.N. Hollywood California
What does Empowering women mean to you?
"Standing as equals, having rights to our own bodies, nurturing and building as we were blessed to do."
Favorite Memory:
" I visited California and scavengers for photo shooting locations some of which we weren't technically allowed to stop and capture but still had the balls to capture and run away laughing from. Its a whole other world out there, and it absolutely stunning."
Stephanie DelCastillo
Boston, MA
Age: 28
What does 'Empowering Women' mean to you?
"An empowering woman, for myself, is someone who exudes love and light. Someone who is genuinely happy about and encourages other women's success. "
Favorite Locations:
1. Colombia
2. Espana
3. New York
What Inspires you?
"Color. I'm inspired by the combination of colors, textures, shapes. It affects my mood and I'm more likely to being creative when i'm surrounded with colorful things. And traveling, of course!"
Favorite memory:
"My favorite travel memory would be when my best friend and I packed up the car, with our dog, and drove from Boston to New Orleans and back. It was such an adventure. We met so many people, tried so much local food, came across so many beautiful scenic spaces, listened to street music, fought, made up, slept in the car, saved turtles from the middle of the roads, saw wild beach horses, cooking on the side of the road, it was very spontaneous and I loved every part of it."
Dian Intalan
Auckland, New Zealand
Age:21
Favorite Destinations:
1.Palawan, Philippines
2.New Zealand
3.Legazpi, Philippines
What does Empowered Women mean to you?
"To put our women out there at risk and still prove that we can do anything ! Love yourself for exactly who you are, because being yourself is the most power of all."
Favorite Memory:
"Trip back home to Philippines after 8 years . Went to Legazpi , Mt. Mayon , Philippines and rode a ATV to infront the Live Volcano, Mt. Mayon. The Mt.Mayon was absolutely stunning, as they call it the almost perfect cone. I also learnt some knowledge about the volcano whilst riding the ATV on the way. It was just another risk but still safe. Also went around Legazpi and I love how wherever i went I could see the' Daragang Magayon(beautiful lady) who is the heroin that appears in the legend of Mt. Mayon. Make sure to add this to your bucketlist"
Malai Brueser
Berlin, Germany
Age:22
Favorite Destinations:
1.Koh Phi Phi, Thailand
2.Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
3.Pisa Italy
What Inspires you?
"People who are happy for other people and able to grant something even if they could have more luck by themselves."
Favorite Memory:
People in Thailand are so friendly. I remember one incidence where I maundered down the famous Chatuchak Market in Bangkok. I ordered a drink that I (clumsy as I am) spilled on my clothes and arms. A women seemed to watch me the whole time and offered me her help. That was the first surprise. I was very thankful! As I washed up at her stall a random man showed up behind me and handed me a towel. Then he disappeard right after without giving me a chance to express my gratitude. I was so astonished because I am not used to this kind of hospitality in Germany. These two people could have simply ignored me but they didn´t. That was just on of the many times when I thought how great these people are. Here in Germany, something like that would never happen! Everybody is too busy with themselves and always in a rush."
Brittani Jackson
Texas - New Jersey
Age:25
What does 'Empowering Women'
mean to you?
"My idea of empowering women would have to be helping women find that one thing in life that drives them in such a way that they constantly want more, whatever that may be, and pursue it."
What has traveling done for you?
"One thing that every destination has given me is an opportunity to find myself, seek beauty in the smallest things, and given me the greatest gifts: an open mind and heart"
What Inspires you?
" I'm inspired by watching people who choose to say "yes" to all the good life has to offer despite all the things and people that shout "No"
Laura Hernandez
London UK - NYC
Age: 25
What does 'Empowering Women'
mean to you?
"To me, Empowering women means encouraging women to follow their dreams and achieve their goals, as opposed to competing with them and trying to be 'better' than them. "
Favorite Locations:
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2. Santorini, Greece
3. Havana, Cuba
What Inspires you?
"People inspire me... when I visit a new place, I always look forward to meeting locals and get a better sense of what it is to live there and immerse myself in their culture."
Nathanaelle 'Nat' Delpe
Massachusetts , USA
Age:28
What does 'Empowering Women' mean to you?
"·To be supportive.
· To be uplifting and encouraging.
· Empower each other to do great things.
· Improving the quality of life for women."
Favorite Locations:
1. Bora Bora
2.Maldives
3.Haiti
What Inspires you?
"I find inspiration in the everyday. From my friends to family they push me to do better."
Kaitlyn Knoll
Seattle
Age: 25
What does 'Empowering Women'
mean to you?
"For me, what an empowering woman means someone who is secure enough in their own path to help others and lend kindness to everyone. I want to be a small part of helping other girls realize that the world isn't really such a scary place, and we all have the potential to make a positive difference (no matter how small.)"
Favorite Locations:
1. Thailand
2. India
3. Bali
Favorite memory:
Swimming with the phosphorescent plankton in Koh Rong, Cambodia. I hiked to Long Beach, where about 7 other travelers were camped out in huts. There was no electricity on the island, and every night we would skinny dip in the ocean and play with the plankton that lit up at our fingertips. It was magical.
Lina Trau
Virginia Beach, VA
Age: 28
What does 'Empowering Women'
mean to you?
"Maya Angelou"
Favorite Locations:
1. OBX Hatteras
2. Nicaragua
3. Tulum, Mexico
What Inspires you?
"Achieving my balance in life and seeing how others live theirs lives everyday"
Victoria Ward
Bangkok, Thailand
Age:25
Favorite Locations:
1.Dubai
2.Barbados
3.Bangkok
What does Empowering women mean to you?
"Empowering women means to not only support your fellow women, stand up for those who are unable to do so themselves and not try to compete or tear down each other whether it be in business or everyday life. Women are each other's allies not enemies. We are much stronger together."
What Inspires you?
"I find inspiration in everyday life and obstacles. Being able to take a step back and look at things from a different perspective allows me to have a greater world view. Travel allows me to do this on a daily basis. "