Field notes and travel stories from the women behind Once Were Wild Travel, on journeys taken outside the scheduled calendar.
2026-09-05
You want to take a holiday. You know you might not want to go entirely alone, but you still have some niggling concerns. Is small group travel actually for me? Will I be safe and fit in? Am I going to slow the group down, or will it be too slow for me? Will I get quiet space when I need it? Do I really want to share a
Read Answering Your Unspoken Questions About Women's Small Group Travel
2026-09-01
Are you experiencing empty nest syndrome and wondering what comes next? If you're a woman navigating life transitions in your 50's or 60's, you might find yourself suddenly craving deeper, more meaningful female friendships. I was pondering this exact shift recently, looking back at how my priorities changed over time.
2026-07-31
Thinking about your first solo trip but not quite ready to do it completely alone? Here is why a small group of women can be a gentler way to start, at any age.
Read First Time Travelling Alone? Why a small group might be the more enjoyable way to travel.
2026-07-30
Weighing up whether to book a women-only tour or simply travel solo? Here is an honest comparison of what each actually gives you, and what separates a good women-only tour company from the rest.
Read Is a Women-Only Tour Worth It? Small group travel vs travelling solo.
2026-07-28
Western Australia is vast, wild, and deeply rewarding. A place of turquoise bays, ancient forests, rich food regions, desert landscapes, and golden coastal light. On our Once Were Wild journey, we bring together gentle adventure, beautiful local produce, meaningful connection, and time to truly absorb the places we tra
2026-07-26
Every Once Were Wild tour is designed to go beyond the highlights. We take you into the heart of a destination, with handpicked experiences, local connections, and time to truly soak it all in. Expect adventure, authenticity, and a few pinch-me moments along the way.
2026-07-25
Curious about joining a women-only retreat in Maleny? Here is what a small group journey with Once Were Wild actually looks and feels like, from a slow first morning to the final goodbye.
Read What to Expect on a Women-Only Retreat in Maleny, Queensland
2026-06-28
Surviving the European Heatwave: Our Naturist Beach Escape in Slovenia The summer heatwave sweeping across Europe has been absolutely insane. With temperatures soaring, just walking outside felt like stepping into an oven. We desperately needed a way to cool down, so we took a detour and found the ultimate, uninhibited
2026-04-15
Nature doesn’t always follow our travel itineraries - so a closed canal meant an unexpected detour through southwest France, reminding us of the true meaning of rolling with the waves. From private bio-dynamic wine tastings to sleepless nights on hard beds, this is our honest review of an eleven-night journey through t
Read When the Road Changes: Hard Lessons, Soft Moments, and Slow Travel on the Canals of France
2025-05-15
Swimming alongside a massive, gentle whale shark is a core bucket-list experience that changes how you view the ocean forever. Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef is one of the few places on Earth where these gentle giants gather reliably close to shore.