An off-season trip to Panama’s old city, Casco Antiguo, highlights the lure of this biodiverse, historic and less-travelled country.
Contributor
Carolyn Ray
A passionate traveller, Carolyn believes anything is possible when we follow our heart and trust our intuition. Raised in Florida, Carolyn loves all things Latin, margaritas, the ocean and music. She's a board member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), a member of the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) and the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA).
Currently located:
Next trip: Croatia, Slovenia, & Italy
Favourite destination: Spain, Mexico, Italy, the UK
Read the latest from Carolyn
The Delights of Croatia in the Off-Season
Croatia’s national obsession with food, adventure and the fusion of cultures make it a unique destination for solo women over 50.
The Top 12 Countries for Women Solo Travelers Over 50 in 2023
When it comes to 2023 travel, 12 countries top the list for solo women over 50, according to our latest survey results.
Best Safety Products for Solo Women Travelers Over 50
Female solo travelers recommend their top safety products to help women over 50 travel safely anywhere in the world.
What Solo Women Over 50 Want in a Group Tour
What secret do women’s tour operators know about creating long-lasting bonds and deeper connections with women solo travellers?
Laura Maya’s Memoir “Tell Them My Name” Celebrates Curiosity and Exploration
Laura Maya’s new memoir, “Tell Them My Name”, takes us to Nepal to explore the beauty of our differences and the joy of exploration.
A “Soul-Filling” Experience: Our Women’s Wellness Retreat was Magical
Our women’s wellness retreat invited women to reconnect in nature and give themselves much-needed time and space to heal, dream and grow.
“The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” Affirms the Nourishing Power of Books
Our October book of the month explores the little-known history of the German occupation of Guernsey and affirms the power of the written word.
Secrets From Women 65+ About Life and Solo Travel
Life lessons from solo women over 65, as they blaze their own trail and hope the rest of the world catches up to them
Safe for Women? The Reinvention of Medellin, Colombia
Once the world’s most dangerous city, Medellin is taking innovative approaches to become a safe, thriving destination for solo women.
Five Best Shoulder Season Destinations Recommended by Solo Women
Five shoulder season travel destinations recommended by women that offer lower costs, less crowds, and unique experiences.
Experts Share Seven Ways Women Can Travel More Sustainably
Seven ways women can embrace a more conscious, sustainable and responsible mindset when we travel.
Bruce Poon Tip on “The Last Tourist”, Women and Sustainable Travel
JourneyWoman’s Carolyn Ray and G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip, executive producer of “The Last Tourist”, talk about sustainable travel.
Meet Nine Best-Selling Authors at our October 2022 Women’s Wellness Retreat
Our Women’s Travel Wisdom retreat is an opportunity to meet nine best-selling authors, including Lola Akinmade Akerstorm and Loung Ung.
Travel to Morocco With Vendela Vida’s “The Diver’s Clothes Lie Empty”
Set in Morocco, Vendela Vida’s novel “The Diver’s Clothes Lie Empty” features a solo traveller on her own journey to identity.
