The world’s original solo travel resource for women over 50

Welcome to JourneyWoman: The world’s first and most trusted resource for female solo travel, since 1994

As the world’s first solo travel website for women, we believe that travel is an integral part of our lives, cultivating  joy, connection and self-discovery. Founded in 1994 in Toronto, Canada by travel writer Evelyn Hannon, we are committed to making our world a kinder, safer and more inclusive place.

In 2019, JourneyWoman was acquired by passionate traveller Carolyn Ray, who aspires to help women over 50 live the life of their dreams by embracing purposeful, intentional travel. We write inspiring first-hand travel stories, provide practical tips from our own experiences and and connect women travellers to women-owned small businesses through our Women’s Travel Directory, the only resource of its kind in the world. Rather than follow the crowd, we make our own rules, support and celebrate women over 50 and women-owned businesses and advocate for positive change in the travel industry. 

The JourneyWoman Women’s Travel Directory connects women to safe, women-friendly travel experiences and women-owned businesses in over 100 countries around the world.  We vet and interview every single company, and most have been our partners for decades.

Our Women’s Travel Directory is the world’s largest resource for solo and women-only travel, where you can find and book the trip of your dreams, from adventure travel, walking and hiking trips, wellness retreats, expedition cruising, river cruises, safaris, LGBTQ+ trips, accessible travel, and more.