Exploring Sicily, Italy, in 2020
Hi, I’m Vanda — aka The Yogi Wanderer.
Certified yoga teacher, award-winning travel journalist, and digital entrepreneur helping mindful women build a life of freedom — inside and out — through yoga, conscious travel, and online income.
My Story
Born on the island of Terceira in the Azores (Portugal), I’ve always dreamed of exploring the world. After studying journalism in Lisbon and working for several years in traditional media, I realized that the “stable career” I was building wasn’t fulfilling me. I felt trapped — like I was living someone else’s dream.
That’s when I found yoga.
Yoga helped me reconnect with myself and gave me the courage to pursue a more conscious, freedom-driven life.
I became a certified yoga teacher, and eventually moved to Switzerland, where I continued teaching yoga and began traveling extensively. What started as a personal journey turned into a complete lifestyle shift — and a business built on freedom, authenticity, and purpose.
Meditating in Portugal
From Blogger to Digital Entrepreneur
I launched The Yogi Wanderer to combine my three passions: writing, yoga, and travel. What began as a blog has since evolved into a platform that inspires and empowers other mindful women to break free from conventional paths and build a life they love.
Want to start your journey? Grab the free guide here.
After a decade abroad, I now live and work location-independently, spending part of the year in Lisbon and part exploring new destinations. I’ve visited 27 countries (and counting) and created a business that allows me to work online, on my own terms.
What You’ll Find Here
The Yogi Wanderer is your go-to resource for:
🧘♀️ Yoga lifestyle tips and tools
🌍 Mindful and conscious travel guides
💻 Strategies to earn online and create digital freedom
Whether you’re planning a yoga retreat, dreaming of quitting the 9-5, or simply craving more intention and purpose in your travels — you’re in the right place.
Start Your Journey
Ready to build a life of freedom — inside & out?
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In Thailand, one of my favorite countries, in 2017