Valerie Joy Wilson
Valerie Joy Wilson is the founder of Trusted Travel Girl, sharing solo female travel advice, destination guides and firsthand luxury and adventure travel experiences.
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Trusted Travel GirlOverview
- Known as
- Trusted Travel Girl
- Hometown
- Saratoga Springs, New York
- Founded
- Trusted Travel Girl, 2013
- Education
- Clemson University, business management and human resources
Mini bio
How it started.
Valerie grew up in Saratoga Springs, New York, with summers at Camp Chingachgook and a love of outdoor adventure. After studying at Clemson and moving to Los Angeles, she left a staffing job to build a career in travel. Her official biography dates the founding of Trusted Travel Girl to 2013.
Learning to go solo.
In her Unearth Women interview, Valerie describes how a long illness with Lyme disease made her determined to see the places she had dreamed about. She began traveling whenever she could, then funded her growing website with side jobs, including giving tours in Los Angeles.
What fans come for.
Her work combines destination storytelling with practical advice for women traveling alone. Alongside her own articles and videos, her official biography lists travel expert appearances and contributions for BBC World News, CNN, Forbes and Condé Nast Traveler.
Creditschronological, newest first
Travel writing
- 2026The Ultimate Guide to Franklin, TennesseeWriter, Trusted Travel Girl
- 2025Everything You need to Know About Flying Qatar Airways QSuiteWriter and reviewer, Trusted Travel Girl
Creator projects
- 2013Trusted Travel GirlFounder
Awards
Quotes
Make the effort to connect with people.Valerie Joy Wilson, Unearth Women
In an interview about traveling like a local, she recalled meeting a farmer in Cuba despite their language barrier.
Trivia
- She earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
- She raced slalom and giant slalom for Saratoga Springs High School.
- She told Johnny Jet that she does not count the countries she visits.
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