Traveling can be considered one of life’s greatest pleasures for many people.
And when it comes to women, being able to travel and stay safe is even more important.
With the idea of offering a kind of safety net for women who usually travel alone, designer Jussara Pellicano, after a trip to Thailand, found her mind buzzing with all kinds of ideas after discovering the digital nomad lifestyle.
A digital nomad is someone who travels through different countries, sometimes as a backpacker, taking temporary jobs to support themselves while traveling, whether remotely or in person.
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Jussara, who traveled for nearly a year visiting countries in South America and Europe, met several female backpackers who shared a common desire: to have a travel platform designed especially for women.
That is how the idea for SisterWave came about, a startup awarded by the World Tourism Organization and also by the Ministry of Tourism.
How does SisterWave work?
SisterWave Its main goal is to allow women from all over the world, whether backpackers or simply interested in traveling safely, to connect and create a secure self-protection network.
The platform works similarly to the well-known Airbnb, which offers several types of accommodation in different cities and countries, but with the distinction of being aimed exclusively at women.
Women can offer accommodation in their own homes to other women travelers, whether to earn extra income or even for free.
SisterWave seeks to minimize any kind of obstacle faced by women who want to travel, increasing their safety, mobility, and freedom.
Through the platform, women from different locations can connect with others not only in search of accommodation, but also for services such as day use, courses, various tours, immersions, and even in-person or online classes, in more than 150 cities across Brazil.
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In addition to all these services, SisterWave also allows its users to connect with activities in places that match their profile on the platform, as well as being a good opportunity to meet travel partners, if they are interested.
All of this works as a kind of ‘match’ between the user’s profile and interesting destinations.
To use the SisterWave platform, you need to download the app and sign up.
From there, it is possible to search according to the desired destination and experiences that fit your profile.
The women who offer accommodation keep the photos of the places updated, as well as the description of what will be included in the stay, together with the daily or period rate.
SisterWave does not charge intermediary fees. There is only a very affordable annual fee to participate in the community, whether as a host or a traveler.
In 2022, SisterWave has 22,000 registered users and around 450 hosts spread across several cities in Brazil.
