The Female Explorer
The Female Explorer is the first outdoor magazine for women, founded by four women from Leipzig. It offers authentic stories, tips and a community for women who share their passion for nature and travel. Sustainability is the focus, and the magazine promotes the exchange of experiences.
The Female Explorer: The outdoor magazine for women
editAbout us
editThe Female Explorer is the first printed outdoor magazine that focuses specifically on the perspectives and needs of women on the move. Founded in May 2020 by four young women from Leipzig Jessica Kunstmann, Leonore Herzog, Nicole Berth and Sarah Mühl the idea arose from the realization that traditional outdoor magazines often neglect the specific experiences and needs of women.
Mission and values
editThe main mission of The Female Explorer is to create a community and a medium in which women can share their outdoor experiences, needs and stories.The magazine serves as a mouthpiece for the female outdoor and travel community by collecting and sharing authentic stories and experiences of women.Authenticity and the exchange of experiences, both successes and challenges, are the focus.
Key products and services
editThe magazine offers a variety of sections tailored to the different interests and needs of women, including:
- SOLO TRAVEL: Travel reports and tips for women traveling alone.
- OUTDOORS: photo streams and columns about outdoor activities worldwide.
- REWILD: knowledge, tips and DIY guides for an adventurous life.
- ROLLING HOME: Articles and tips for vanlifers and travelling by car.
- WILDLINGS: Experience and advice for traveling with children.
- LOCAL: travel tips and ideas for adventures nearby.
Sustainability goals and initiatives
editThe magazine is printed on FSC-certified paper from responsible sources and with mineral oil-free colors. Production is climate-neutral in Germany. Through the collaboration with the Thieme printing house, which has been awarded for its sustainability efforts, the team ensures the highest current criteria for sustainability.
Current developments
editAlthough the magazine was originally conceived as a printed medium, The Female Explorer recently made the decision not to appear in printed form in the future.This decision was not easy for the founders, as the printed magazine was the basis of the project.More information about this change and the company's future plans can be found on the official website.
The Female Explorer has quickly become an important platform for women who share their passion for travel and nature. Through crowdfunding and the support of many people, including men, the team was able to successfully implement its goals and build a growing community.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.urbanite.net/leipzig/artikel/female-explorer-das-outdoor-magazin-von-und-fuer-frauen/
- 2 - https://www.spiegel.de/reise/outdoor-magazin-female-explorers-vier-frauen-aus-leipzig-ueber-die-gruendung-ihrer-zeitschrift-a-1d642cf0-464b-485d-9c68-39795ea0c304
- 3 - https://thefemaleexplorer.de
- 4 - https://www.roadtriplove.de/produkt/female-explorer-magazin/
- 5 - https://thefemaleexplorer.de/ueber-uns/