“For those with passports full of stories, this book carries you away to every dreamy corner of the earth. I can’t stop flipping through these visually incandescent pages to see where I’m capable of traveling to next!”—Caila Quinn, The Bachelor contestant and lifestyle and travel influencer
From backpackers in Peru to artists in Berlin to storytellers in Morocco, Dame Traveler celebrates the diversity and bravery of women from around the world who are not afraid to think (and live) outside the box.
The revolutionary Dame Traveler Instagram account was founded by Nastasia Yakoub, who was born into a strict Chaldean-Middle Eastern community where women are expected to marry young and put aside other personal ambitions. But at the age of twenty, Nastasia embarked on a solo trip to South Africa to volunteer at an orphanage in Cape Town, which sparked a love of world travel. Recognizing a void in the travel industry, she founded Dame Traveler, the first female travel community on Instagram, now more than half a million strong. Nastasia herself has traveled to sixty-three countries on solo adventures, sharing colorful photos of her tantalizing travels along the way.
Dame Traveler celebrates these women with a photographic collection of 200 stunning images paired with inspiring captions, 80% of which have never been seen on the Instagram account. Organized into sections on architecture, culture, nature, and water, each entry features travel information, plus tips, advice, unique solo-travel experiences, and wisdom from contributing globe-trotters to embolden the next generation of Dame Travelers.
Reviews (52)
To all who wonder
In the introduction, the author speaks of waking up in the middle of the night to a realization she needs to take control of her life. She also speaks of crying on the plane ride to Cape Town for her first solo trip. A few years later, I too remember waking up in a panic after having booked my first trip abroad. I reached out to Nastasia, the founder of the Dame Traveler community, and she gave me the insight and the courage I needed to continue. This book is not just a collection of stunning photos from around the world. It’s a testament to what it means to be brave and to step outside the box. It’s about pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone to really experience something incredible. I highly recommend this book to all wandering and wondering minds.
lovely author lovely photos
I met the author while we were both nursing students in Chicago in different nursing schools. She is a true gem and her personality shows through book! The collection of photos from other travelers is a great escape during this quarantine.
More than just a book of beautiful pictures!
If this book doesn’t instantly give you the travel bug, I’m not sure what else will! More than that, you can see the effort and passion put forth by the author. Her story is incredibly inspiring - as are all the captions attached to the stunning photographs. I’m always looking for travel destinations and I’ve already marked new places I want to visit in the book, while learning some helpful travel tips. I hope she comes out with more!!
Packing my suitcase now
The ultimate addition to my living room. Not just a coffee table book but an experience in and of itself. The imagery, the stories and the experiences within these pages will fuel your wanderlust. While geared towards women, even the gentleman in your life will find inspiration in the travels of these fearless voyagers.
Run don’t stop for one second!
You will regret it if you don’t order this book. It is gorgeous!! Perfect for your coffee table or for a gift for a fellow traveler. It is quite apparent heart and soul were poured into every sentence and photo and layout of this book. I am glad I bought two copies and will be purchasing more. Did i mention it is a gorgeous book?!?!
Just s t u n n i n g!
Attention all travel l o v e r s✈️ Everyone N E E D S this beautiful book in their lives for all things travel, photography, and aesthetic! Not only the perfect coffee table book, but is written by a huge inspiration in my community and especially for women. I met the author Nastasia in Italy in 2018, and this book reflects her perfectly♥️ You will not want to put this down!
Beautiful, Inspirational and a Must Have!
As a frequent solo woman traveler, this book really meant a lot to me! Not only does it provide amazing photos from around the world, but the author wrote many helpful tips to protect our safety when traveling. This book was inspirational to all women. Plus it looks amazing on my coffee table! It’s definitely an eye catcher when I have guests over.
The perfect book to gift to your family and friends!
An amazing, beautifully organized book to flip through from time to time. Makes for a perfect coffee table book! Loved it so much, I purchased five to gift to friends. Really wonderful to see its' author's, Nastasia Yakoub, influence inspire so many people to purse their dreams of traveling solo. Major props! Can't recommend it enough!!
Dame Traveler is Captivating!
What a beautiful, intriguing and captivating book!! The pictures and beauty throughout the whole book draws you in and truly makes you wanting to pack your bags now and book your dream getaway! The focus on solo female travelers and the author’s tribute to her mother are just the cherry on top! A must read!! (Not to mention it makes a cute decorative piece for your home!)
Dame Traveler - Stunning Read
Loved it. Reading Dame Traveler: Live the Spirit of Adventure inspired me to travel more and explore and experience some of the beautiful destinations featured in the book. I thoroughly enjoyed the stunning photography and their respective captions by women all over the world. A must read for anyone with wanderlust.
To all who wonder
In the introduction, the author speaks of waking up in the middle of the night to a realization she needs to take control of her life. She also speaks of crying on the plane ride to Cape Town for her first solo trip. A few years later, I too remember waking up in a panic after having booked my first trip abroad. I reached out to Nastasia, the founder of the Dame Traveler community, and she gave me the insight and the courage I needed to continue. This book is not just a collection of stunning photos from around the world. It’s a testament to what it means to be brave and to step outside the box. It’s about pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone to really experience something incredible. I highly recommend this book to all wandering and wondering minds.
lovely author lovely photos
I met the author while we were both nursing students in Chicago in different nursing schools. She is a true gem and her personality shows through book! The collection of photos from other travelers is a great escape during this quarantine.
More than just a book of beautiful pictures!
If this book doesn’t instantly give you the travel bug, I’m not sure what else will! More than that, you can see the effort and passion put forth by the author. Her story is incredibly inspiring - as are all the captions attached to the stunning photographs. I’m always looking for travel destinations and I’ve already marked new places I want to visit in the book, while learning some helpful travel tips. I hope she comes out with more!!
Packing my suitcase now
The ultimate addition to my living room. Not just a coffee table book but an experience in and of itself. The imagery, the stories and the experiences within these pages will fuel your wanderlust. While geared towards women, even the gentleman in your life will find inspiration in the travels of these fearless voyagers.
Run don’t stop for one second!
You will regret it if you don’t order this book. It is gorgeous!! Perfect for your coffee table or for a gift for a fellow traveler. It is quite apparent heart and soul were poured into every sentence and photo and layout of this book. I am glad I bought two copies and will be purchasing more. Did i mention it is a gorgeous book?!?!
Just s t u n n i n g!
Attention all travel l o v e r s✈️ Everyone N E E D S this beautiful book in their lives for all things travel, photography, and aesthetic! Not only the perfect coffee table book, but is written by a huge inspiration in my community and especially for women. I met the author Nastasia in Italy in 2018, and this book reflects her perfectly♥️ You will not want to put this down!
Beautiful, Inspirational and a Must Have!
As a frequent solo woman traveler, this book really meant a lot to me! Not only does it provide amazing photos from around the world, but the author wrote many helpful tips to protect our safety when traveling. This book was inspirational to all women. Plus it looks amazing on my coffee table! It’s definitely an eye catcher when I have guests over.
The perfect book to gift to your family and friends!
An amazing, beautifully organized book to flip through from time to time. Makes for a perfect coffee table book! Loved it so much, I purchased five to gift to friends. Really wonderful to see its' author's, Nastasia Yakoub, influence inspire so many people to purse their dreams of traveling solo. Major props! Can't recommend it enough!!
Dame Traveler is Captivating!
What a beautiful, intriguing and captivating book!! The pictures and beauty throughout the whole book draws you in and truly makes you wanting to pack your bags now and book your dream getaway! The focus on solo female travelers and the author’s tribute to her mother are just the cherry on top! A must read!! (Not to mention it makes a cute decorative piece for your home!)
Dame Traveler - Stunning Read
Loved it. Reading Dame Traveler: Live the Spirit of Adventure inspired me to travel more and explore and experience some of the beautiful destinations featured in the book. I thoroughly enjoyed the stunning photography and their respective captions by women all over the world. A must read for anyone with wanderlust.
Must-have for female travelers, and those seeking travel inspiration
What an inspiring book! Everything you need to know about going out on your own and seeking a life of adventure is right in this book. Nastasia does an amazing job pairing vibrant photos with descriptive summaries, suggestions and learnings. A must for any inspiring female traveler! Would make for a great gift or coffee table book.
A must book for all women and travelers.📍🗺
I loved this book! It’s full of color, adventure, and so many beautiful destinations around the world. 🗺 The story behind this book will inspire you to go out there and pursue your dreams and “to travel more, experience more and to be more” which is the Dame Traveler community mission for women. - I was super happy to see my hometown Hidalgo, Mexico featured in this books!
Gorgeous and Inspirational!
I thoroughly reading each of these inspirational stories and looking at these gorgeous, high quality photos, connecting me with other female travelers. It’s an aesthetically appealing book that I have out on my table to show to guests, and to look through every time I want to dream of my next adventure.
Major travel inspo in an inspiring book!
This book is an inspiration and total inspiration for anyone interested in travel or photography. Nastasia did an amazing job writing and curating this book. It's the perfect coffee table accessory for any travel junkie in your life!
Inspirational!
I ordered 7 copies off Amazon to give as gifts to my co-workers who love to travel! I’m a follower of Dame Traveler as it inspires me to travel to new destinations. The book is even more inspiring as each page has given me a new travel idea....I’d love to make every page a reality.
Beautiful book profiling female travelers
A beautiful photo book profiling female travelers all over the world! Perfect for armchair travel and as a stunning coffee table book.
This Book is for Everyone!
Breathtaking photos and real life stories that make the images come to life! This book is a great inspiration for women and men alike. Great travel tips even for those who aren't traveling solo. Caution: reading this will make you want to book a trip asap.
Best way to travel from home!
Such an amazing book! The author did a great job of curating the best places around the world and sharing perspectives from women of all different backgrounds! Would definitely recommend
Beautifully Curated!
Absolutely loved this book! Beautifully curated, a must read for travel lovers and anyone seeking inspiration. Empowering for woman who love travel and aren’t sure about traveling alone. Highly recommend!
Inspiring photos and stories.
Absolutely beautiful book. I have given several as gifts.
Beautiful book for the traveler in your life
This book is so beautiful! The photos are captivating and the stories that go alongside them are even better. Great coffee table book or gift for the traveler in your life. My wife loves it.
You must read this book if you love to travel
I got this book today and I haven’t put it down! This book is everything I thought it would be and more!!
Gorgeous book with great tips!
I love this book! Equal parts gorgeous coffee table book and travel guide, this book provides the inspiration and the know-how for trip planning.
Loved it! Beautiful book.
Amazing book!!!! Love the images, the recommendations and the tips. Excellent book. So beautiful. (soydianaotero)
Loved with book
Most beautiful photos and details!!! Best travel book! Alexis M
A Guide to Breathtaking Adventures!
Great book! Dame Traveler makes me want to travel to parts of the world that I never thought I’d want to visit.
All the wanderlust!
Dame Traveler is a collection of incredible travel photography from SO many talented female travelers. It's all the inspiration I need for planning my next adventures!
Beautifully crafted
A brautiful, vibrant and cultured book created by a beautiful soul! Obsessed!
Astonishing!
Most perfect vacation go-to book, Beautiful Illustration Throughout! Well done, Dame Traveler!
I don’t think so...
This is not a collection of the travel experiences of a diverse range of women. Not at all. I saw only one older woman depicted and only her head is seen, at a distance; very few “large” women, and a homogeneity in the photos that the author should be ashamed of: Instagram-glammed young women in (usually) whimsical dresses. Author: if you want to depict women travelers, do a better job than this. Look up one generation, then one more. They traveled alone before you were born. And women come in all sizes and shapes and generally pose in clothes they’re traveling in, not the Instagram closet picks. Back this book goes. It just makes THIS experience traveler roll my eyes.
More than just beautiful pictures.
This book is a collection of beautiful images from around the world, but what's most important to note is that the women featured in this book exude passion, creativity, and are women that I would love to be friends with. Their eye to see something more than a pretty view and be able to capture it, in which most of these places I feel like I'm there too. Love this book and have already gifted a few to friends!
A must have for anyone with a case of wanderlust!
I love this gem of a book that is uniting female travellers across the world to tell their compelling stories through photographs and words. The book is organized by several themes (Water, Architecture, Culture) and is a must-have who has caught the wanderlust fever. This is a beautiful collection of awe-inspiring images, most of which I have bookmarked as inspiration to travel to locations that I didn't know existed. I feel more inspired than ever to take another solo trip! This would be a great gift for a travel enthusiast or as a coffee table read!
Get ready to dust off your passport.
Not your ordinary travel book. Dame Traveler combines art, architecture, culture and food with travel. Nastasia has a keen eye for off-the-beaten-path treasures as well as a unique take on the world’s better known sites. Her photography is like taking a walk down memory lane as well as a reminder of all the places I have yet to explore. I appreciate the focus on women travelers, especially those brave enough to explore on their own. My friend and I can’t wait to begin our bucket list of travels with Dame Traveler.
Amazing photos, incredible stories!!!
I love this book!!! It will inspire you to expand your horizons to new levels. The pictures are sensational, and the destinations are incredible. This is simply not just a book with a variety of pretty travel photos, it actually goes beyond to touch your soul and makes you want to be true to yourself. I enjoyed learning how many of these women broke barriers and transformed the norms through their travel journeys. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone regardless if you love traveling or not.
Beautiful Inspiration
Whether you're a solo or pair or group traveler, whether you're a man or woman, this book is a beautiful showcase of the world around us. Expertly curated and stunningly assembled, this is a great book for anyone who loves to see or one day dreams of seeing the great big world.
Inspiring Light Through Tough Times
It was a breath of fresh air to see the beautiful photos and captions featured throughout this book! It's also is a wonderful way to not only learn about people, culture, and sites. But also the importance and value that travel brings to us as humans (no matter where we come from). I highly recommend this easy and inspiring read for those looking for those who appreciate connection and story telling!
Amazing travel inspiration!
A wonderful book that celebrates the female travel experience across all parts of the globe. Cannot recommend this book enough, especially right now as travel is widely inaccessible. A great gift to a friend or loved one who loves to dream of far off places and picture themselves there someday soon. I find myself flipping through the pages every couple of days to be inspired to see the world around me!
Travel The World From Your Couch
I have long been a fan of Dame Traveler, so I was thrilled when I heard the book was in the works! This coffee table book is not only gorgeous, but inspirational. I love that it features photos from all female travelers with a blurb from them about the importance of travel to them and/or where the photo was taken. Couldn't be more thrilled to travel from my couch with these ladies any time I want.
Put this on your coffee table and open it every day!
This book is a beautiful look at solo female travel, and a much-needed perspective on an important travel segment that is growing, gaining traction and showing womxn that the world is very much theirs to explore. I really hope this inspires a sense of adventure and empowerment, because the earth is an incredible place—clearly demonstrated from the amazing photos and words in this book.
LOVE MY BOOK
Love the women support women movement. The Live the Spirit of Adventure book is a perfect gift to a girl friend, sister, mom, niece, or a stunning piece of decor for your coffee table or book shelf! It has a beautiful collection of images and i'm obsessed with my copy. xx
Fantastic Book!
I love being able to see so many amazing women traveling the world in this book! If this wont get you inspired to travel, nothing will!
A perfect book to inspire your wanderlust
This book is gorgeous! For anyone who loves travel and wants to be inspired to explore more, this is the perfect book. Seriously... the photography is beyond words. Plus, this book is AMAZING for inside your home as a conversation starter with friends and family. If you're looking for the perfect travel book with fascinating stories, this is it! LOVE!