Beth Whitman has become synonymous with women’s travel and is the definitive research women turn to when looking for traveling information and inspiration. Beth helps show women how to 
amplify their own strengths to become better versions of themselves through travel.
Beth has spoken hundreds of times at both international and nationwide conferences and retailers including:
- Travel and Adventure Shows in San Diego, Dallas and Denver.
- New York Times Travel Show
- REI stores throughout California, Washington and Oregon
- Travel blogging events in Spain, Italy and throughout the U.S.
- Dozens of retailers throughout the U.S.
Past events:
Upcoming event
February 17 – 18, 2018 – Bay Area, CA
Travel and Adventure Show
March 7, 2018 – Los Angeles, CA
Travel Industry Executive Women’s Network
March 17 – 18, 2018 – Dallas, TX
Travel and Adventure Show
Past events
January 13 – 14, 2018 – San Diego, CA
Travel and Adventure Show
May 23, 2017 – Seattle, WA
10, 000 Villages
Fundraiser for the WanderWorld Foundation
September 23, 2017 – Edmonds, WA
Savvy Traveler at 10 a.m.
Women’s Travel Tips
April 1 – 2, 2017 – Dallas, TX
Travel and Adventure Show
* Sponsored by ExOfficio and LOWA Boots
March 25, 2017 – Edmonds, WA
Savvy Traveler at 10 a.m.
March 18 – 19, 2017 – Denver, CO
Travel and Adventure Show
* Sponsored by ExOfficio and LOWA Boots
March 4 – 5, 2017 – San Diego, CA
Travel and Adventure Show
* Sponsored by ExOfficio and LOWA Boots
November 5, 2016 – Edmonds, WA
The Savvy Traveler – Women’s Travel Safety Tips
October 27, 2016, 7 p.m. – Bainbridge Island, WA
The Traveler Bookstore
June 17 and 18, 2016 – San Diego, CA
Soaring Spirits International
March 23, 2016 – Seattle, WA
ExOfficio Downtown Store
February 28, 2015 – San Francisco, CA – Women’s Travel Fest
Talk about Staying Safe Abroad
January 17, 2015 – Chicago, IL – Travel and Adventure Show
Talk about Solo Travel: Living Your Dream
March 29, 2014 – San Diego, CA – Travel and Adventure Show
Talk about Solo Travel
Co-sponsored by Expedia
March 8, 2014 – New York City, NY – Women’s Travel Fest 2014
Co-sponsored by Expedia and Wanderlust and Lipstick
November 20, 2013 – Bainbridge Island , WA – The Traveler Bookstore
Talk about Thailand and Laos Hill Tribes
October 29, 2013 – Seattle, WA – Wide World Books
Talk about travel safety tips for women
Sponsored by Expedia
October 26, 2013 – Edmonds, WA – Savvy Traveler
Talk on Vietnam and Talk about Travel Safety Tips for Women
Sponsored by Expedia
October 9, 2013 – Seattle, WA – Wide World Books
Talk about Bhutan
October 2, 2013Â – Seattle, WA – ExOfficio Corporate Site
Fierce Female Travelers Panel
Sponsored by Expedia
September 26, 2013 – Overland Park, Kansas City – Backwoods
Talk on Traveling the World
Sponsored by Expedia
June 1, 2013 Toronto – TBEX
Talk about Hiring practices for bloggers at 1:45 p.m.
April 19-20, 2013 Myrtle Beach, SC – Soaring Spirits
Talk about Wandering the World
April 16, 2013 Seattle, WA – Wide World Books & Maps
Talk about Myanmar at 7 p.m.
March 8, 2013 Berlin – ITB
Moderator on a panel on blogging
February 26, 2013 Seattle, WA – Wide World Books & Maps
Talk about Papua New Guinea at 7 p.m.
February 20, 2013 Bellingham, WA – REI
Talk about Women’s Travel Safety Tips from 6 to 7 p.m.
February 16, 2013 Edmonds, WA – Savvy Traveler,
Talk about Myanmar at 1 p.m.
February 12, 2013 Redmond Town Center, WA – REI
Talk about Women’s Travel Safety Tips from 7 to 8 p.m.
February 9, 2013 Edmonds, WA – The Savvy Traveler
Talk about Papua New Guinea at 1 p.m.
February 5, 2013 Lynwood, WA – REI Alderwood Mall,
Talk about Women’s Travel Safety Tips from 7 to 8 p.m.
December 1, 2012 Edmonds, WA – The Savvy Traveler
Talk about Vietnam
October 17, 2012 Seattle, WA – Wild World Travel Store
Talk about Vietnam
September 21, 2012 Girona, Spain – TBEX EU
Talk on book publishing
June 15 – 17, 2012 Keystone, CO – TBEX 2012
Monetization for Travel Bloggers
May 16, 2012 Austin, Texas
May 17, 2012 Fort Worth, Texas – Backwoods Equipment
Women’s Safety Tips
Sponsored by Briggs & Riley
May 5, 2012 Edmonds, WA – The Savvy Traveler
Talks on Burma and Papua New Guinea
April 22, 2012 Umbria, Italy
Travel Bloggers Unite
March 21, 2012, Bainbridge Island, WA – The Traveler Bookstore
Talk on India
November 4, 2011 Los Angeles, CA – L.A. Convention Center
Collaborative Blogging at BlogWorld Expo
October 7, 2011 Seattle, WA – Pan Pacific Hotel
PURE Travel Collaborative
October 5, 2011 Issaquah, WA – REI
Travel Safety Tips for Women at 7 p.m.
Sponsored by xShot
September 11, 2011 Las Vegas, NV
The Travel Blogger Show
September 8, 2011 Santa Rosa, CA – REI
Essential Tips for Travelers
Sponsored by Briggs & Riley
September 7, 2011 Berkeley, CA – REI
Essential Tips for Travelers
Sponsored by Briggs & Riley
September 6, 2011 Saratoga, CA – REI
Essential Tips for Travelers
Sponsored by Briggs & Riley
June 8, 2011 Tacoma, WA – REI
Diva Night at REI from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Women’s programs all evening
Sponsored by xShot
May 3, 2011 Seattle, WA – World Wide Books
Talk on Papua New Guinea at 7 p.m.
April 19, 2011 Bellingham, WA – REI
Solo Travel Tips for Women at 7 p.m.
Sponsored by xShot
April 5, 2011 Redmond, WA – REI
Diva Night at REI from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Women’s programs all evening
Sponsored by xShot
February 25, 2011 New York City, NY – New York Times Travel Show
Branding Yourself as a Travel Writer
November 20, 2010 Edmonds, WA – The Savvy Traveler
Talk on Vietnam & Cambodia
November 2, 2010 Seattle, WA – World Wide Books
Talk on Vietnam & Cambodia
September 29, 2010 Portland, OR – REI
Sponsored by PacSafe -Â First 40 in the door receive FREE copies of The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo!
September 28, 2010 Tualatin, OR – REI
Sponsored by PacSafe -Â First 40 in the door receive FREE copies of The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo!
September 23, 2010 Mountain View, CA – REI
Sponsored by PacSafe
September 22, 2010 Concord, CA – REI
Sponsored by PacSafe
September 21, 2010 Berkeley, CA – REI
Sponsored by PacSafe
September 15, 2010 Park Meadows, CO – Colorado Bag ‘n Baggage
Sponsored by PacSafe – FREE signed copies of The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo
September 14, 2010 Boulder, CO – Changes in Latitude
Sponsored by PacSafe – FREE signed copies of The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo
September 12, 2010 Orlando, FL – The Travel Blogger Show
June 4, 2010 Santa Barbara, CA – Magellan’s
Talk on Safety & Travel at 10 a.m.
June 4, 2010 Santa Monica, CA – Magellan’s
Talk on Safety & Travel at 4:00 p.m.
June 3, 2010 Kirkland, WA – Woodmark Hotel Yacht Club and Spa
WanderMom, Michelle Duffy, co-hosts an informative night of travel
June 3, 2010 La Canada, CA – Sport Chalet
Talk on Safety & Travel at 6 p.m.
June 2, 2010 Mission Valley, CA – Sport Chalet
Talk on Safety & Travel at 6 p.m.
April 24, 2010 Boise, ID – Idaho Camera Inc.
1036 Vista Avenue, Boise ID 83705
Talk on Safety Tips for Travelers at 11 a.m.
April 17, 2010 Edmonds, WA – Savvy Traveler
Talk in Bhutan 10 a.m.
April 17, 2010 Edmonds, WA – Savvy Traveler
Talk on India 1 p.m.
February 18, 2010 Saratoga, CA – Saratoga REI
Wandering the World: Essential Tips for Travelers 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
February 17, 2010 San Carlos, CA – San Carlos REI
Wandering the World: Essential Tips for Travelers 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
February 16, 2010 Berkeley, CA – Berkeley REI
Wandering the World: Essential Tips for Travelers 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
September 15, 2009 Seattle, WA – Wide World Books & Maps
Beth will be speaking about solo women’s travel and signing the 2nd edition of The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo
September 12, 2009 Edmonds, WA – Savvy Traveler
Beth will be speaking about her upcoming tours to Bhutan at 10 a.m. and India at 1 p.m.
September 10, 2009 Edmonds, WA – Rick Steves Travel Center
Beth will be speaking about solo travel for women at 7 p.m.
February 25th, 2009 Seattle, WA – The Mountaineers Club
Speaking on women’s travel, Beth will be providing tips, information and inspiration during the evening event.
February 21st, 2009 Washington, DC – Adventures in Travel Expo
Speaking on women’s travel
February 8th, 2009 New York City – The New York Times Travel Show
Speaking on a panel about adventure and off-the-beaten path travel at 11 a.m.
January 10th, 2009 Chicago, IL – Adventures in Travel Exp0
Beth will be speaking on women’s travel. 4:15-5pm.
January 17th, 2009 Edmonds, WA – Savvy Traveler
Beth will be speaking about her upcoming tours to Bhutan at 10 a.m. and India at 1 p.m.
October 15th, 2008 Seattle, WA – Eileen Fisher Clothing
Beth will be speaking as part of an evening of Women, Wine and Wanderlust. Invitation-only but please email for admission. beth at WanderlustAndLipstick dot com
October 29th, 2008 Issaquah, WA – REI Issaquah
As part of Women’s Week at the REI store in Issaquah, Beth will be speaking on travel for women.
Previous workshop:
Open to women AND men, the Bay Area events are called Wandering the World: Essential Tips for Travelers. The REI workshops are free!
March 4th, 2009 – Bellevue Community College
The Essentials for Women Travelers
February 19th, 2009 – Saratoga REI, CA
Wandering the World: Essential Tips for Travelers
February 18th, 2009 – San Francisco REI, CA
Wandering the World: Essential Tips for Travelers
February 17th, 2009 – Berkeley REI, CA
Wandering the World: Essential Tips for Travelers
June 3, 2008 6-8:30 pm – REI Marina – Bay Area, California
Wandering the World: Essential Tips for Travelers
June 4, 2008 6-8:30 pm – REI Berkeley – Bay Area, California
Wandering the World: Essential Tips for Travelers
June 5, 2008 6-8:30 pm – REI Saratoga – Bay Area, California
Wandering the World: Essential Tips for Travelers
