Episode 61: Greether: The Platform Every Solo Female Traveler Needs to Know About with Vanessa Karel

What if you could land in any city in the world and immediately have a trusted local woman by your side? That's exactly the vision behind Greether. This week, Rachel and Rosa sit down with its founder, Vanessa Karel, to hear how she turned her own travel experiences into a global platform connecting women across more than 100 countries. Vanessa opens up about the personal moments on the road that made her realize something was missing in the travel industry: not just a safety gap, but a connection gap. She shares how those experiences became the spark for Greether, a platform that pairs travelers with verified local women guides who bring authenticity, knowledge, and community to every trip. We dig into how Greether actually works, including how the platform vets its local guides to ensure safety and trust for both sides of the connection. But this episode isn't just about logistics. It’s also about what happens when women show up for each other across cultures and time zones. Vanessa shares some of her most memorable stories of human connection, the kind that remind you why travel is one of the most powerful forces for empathy in the world. Follow GreetHer on Instagram @GreetHer and https://greether.com/. Use code: BONVOYAGE for 15% off your first booking. Follow Bon Voyage Besties on all channels @BonVoyageBesties