Last updated on March 21st, 2023
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Most Popular Articles on Solo Travel for Women Over 50

Flying Pet Peeves: Women Share 13 Tips to Improve Airplane Etiquette
Women share their top pet peeves about flying, including some surprising new additions and ideas on how to be better travellers.

Introducing the JourneyWoman CyberSafety Webinar Series: Staying Safe Online
Learn how to protect your online safety with our CyberSafety Webinars in April and May with cybersecurity expert Paige Hanson.

Creating New Rituals for Healthy Travel: My Solo Wellness Journey
After almost four months of overseas travel, I’m discovering new wellness rituals that I can take on my next trip.

Grief and Solo Travel: A Mother’s Memoir to Heal Her Heart
Author Becky Livingston shares the story of losing her 23-year old daughter, Rachel, and the solo journey that helped her to start healing.
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Women’s Travel Fest: 5 Tips for Older Women in New York City
Diana Eden recounts her experience as a panelist at Women’s Travel Fest 2023, and shares her tips for older women in New York City.

Where to Stay in Dublin, Ireland
JourneyWoman readers share their tips on where to stay in Dublin, Ireland, including hotels, hostels, B&Bs, and more.

Women in Travel: Meet Yumi Yamane, Leopard Researcher in Kenya
Leopard researcher Yumi Yamane has dedicated her life to understanding the behaviour of leopards in Nairobi, Kenya.

Milestone Birthday: Celebrating My 50th With a Hot Air Balloon Safari in Namibia
Maria celebrates her 50th birthday with a hot air balloon safari in Namibia, a safe crash landing and champagne.

Five Superb Day Trips from Paris by Train
These five day trips from Paris by train will whisk you away for a day of discovery, each into a different universe.

Weekend in Bath: The Perfect Solo Getaway
With its Georgian architecture, thermal spas and lush gardens, Bath, UK is the perfect getaway for solo women seeking ‘me’ time.
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Women’s Travel Fest 2023 Debuts “Solo Women Over 50” Panel
Trafalgar Tours sponsors “Kickass Solo Women Over 50” panel to profile adventurous women at Women’s Travel Fest 2023 in New York City.
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It’s time to rethink the words and phrases used to stereotype older women and devalue the wisdom of women over 50.
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Best Solo Travel Tips for Women Over 50 (February 2023)
The best travel tips from JourneyWoman readers in February 2023, covering packing tips, places to stay, how to save money and safety tips.
Weekend in Bath: The Perfect Solo Getaway
With its Georgian architecture, thermal spas and lush gardens, Bath, UK is the perfect getaway for solo women seeking ‘me’ time.
Three Years of Isolation: How One Woman is Thriving in Her Longest Solo Journey Yet
Despite three years of isolation, Brenda McCrank is thriving, teaching us valuable lessons about curiosity, creativity and solo travel.
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