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Five Stunning Less-Travelled Places for Adventurous Women to Explore
In an ongoing series, we round up five off-the-grid travel destinations every adventurous traveller should add to their must-see lists, as selected by JourneyWomen.
The Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Recommended by Women
With a whole world to explore, which UNESCO World Heritage Sites should be on every woman’s must-see list?
The Top Seven Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences Every Woman Should Have
We reveal the top seven Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences recommended by women, including the Northern LIghts, the Camino de Santiago, Canada’s Rocky Mountains, a Safari in Africa, an Antarctica expedition, Machu Picchu and Bali.
This Week’s Destination:
Mexico & The Caribbean
Solo Travel Wisdom: Take the First Step!
Finding Freedom: How to Make Your Solo Travel Dreams Real
Solo traveller Kate Savory shares her travel tips to help women live the life of their dreams.
Solo Travel Tips for Women Over 50
Guest Writer Sue Janzen offers her perspective on solo travel for women over 50, with practical advice and tips for first-timers.
Women, Take Charge of Your Own Safety with these Expert Self-Defense Tips
Self-defense expert Lorna Selig, President, Safe4Life, shares her advice for women to prevent assault at home and while travelling, form our webinar on April 15.
Solo Travel Wisdom
Finding Freedom: How to Make Your Solo Travel Dreams Real
Solo traveller Kate Savory shares her travel tips to help women live the life of their dreams.
Solo Travel Tips for Women Over 50
Guest Writer Sue Janzen offers her perspective on solo travel for women over 50, with practical advice and tips for first-timers.
Women, Take Charge of Your Own Safety with these Expert Self-Defense Tips
Self-defense expert Lorna Selig, President, Safe4Life, shares her advice for women to prevent assault at home and while travelling, form our webinar on April 15.
JourneyWoman Book Club
This month’s featured book:
Escape to the Caribbean with “An Embarrassment of Mangoes” by Ann Vanderhoof
We won’t be surprised if you make a lifestyle change after reading Ann Vanderhoof’s memoir of spending two years cruising from Toronto to the Caribbean and back on a 42-foot sailboat.
From the Archives
Seeing Canada’s Great Lakes by Freighter
The plan was to meet the ship in Hamilton Harbour and spend Friday night onboard in preparation for an early departure to Montreal on Saturday morning. The Algoma Strongfield would continue to Quebec City, another 24 hours of sailing.
Pride, Resilience & Community in Puerto Rico
From San Juan to Vieques to Ponce, Puerto Rico, I saw signs of pride, resilience and community.
Fun on the road: The play-filled moments that make solo travellers feel alive
Whether you’re traveling solo or with others, there are those moments while traveling where you become fully, viscerally aware of how much fun you’re having.
Africa, a 17-year-old, his camera, and his inner musings…
Josh, Evelyn Hannon’s 17-year-old grandson, visited Kenya with WE.org and shares his experience in this beautiful photo essay.
International Women’s Day 2017: Woman Defined – An Online Photography Exhibit
A woman is made up of so many strong and beautiful facets that are overshadowed by the emphasis on the shape of her body. It was then that I knew what this year’s exhibit would be about.
Why Are Some Writers Not Telling the Truth About Female Solo Travel?
Lately, I've noticed many more articles about the joys of women-centred solo travel. These articles are being written by both women and men and, of course, I'm delighted to see them. It's a message I've been advocating for a very long time. In...
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