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Carolyn Ray
As the CEO and Editor of JourneyWoman, Carolyn is a passionate advocate for women's travel and living the life of your dreams. She leads JourneyWoman's team of writers and chairs the JourneyWoman Women's Advisory Council and Women's Speaker's Bureau. She has been featured in the New York Times, Toronto Star and Zoomer as a solo travel expert, and speaks at women's travel conferences around the world. In March 2023, she was named one of the most influential women in travel by TravelPulse and was the recipient of a SATW travel writing award in September 2023. She is the chair of the Canadian chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), a member of the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC), Women's Travel Leaders and a Herald for the Transformational Travel Council (TTC). Sometimes she sleeps. A bit.
Currently located: The Middle East
Next trip: Belgium, UK, Italy
Favourite destination: Spain, Mexico, Ecuador
Read the latest from Carolyn
Six New Travel Books for the 2023-24 JourneyWoman Book Club
Our JourneyWoman Book Club members have spoken! Announcing six new book selections to help women learn and travel by book.
Adventures in Ecuador: Stepping Outside my Comfort Zone
Adventures in Ecuador’s Amazon Basin, the Andes and the Galapagos Islands show us that travel is a two-way relationship.
Maria Dueñas’ Wartime Spy Novel “The Time In Between” Travels Back to 1930s Tangiers
In Maria Duenas’ “The Time In Between”, we learn about the Spanish Civil War from the perspective of a seamstress turned skillful spy.
“Brightening My Corner”: Ruth Malloy’s Memoir Shares Dreams Fulfilled
Chinese-Canadian journalist Ruth Lor Malloy, 91, shares her life’s work to foster intercultural dialogue and justice for marginalized groups.
Secrets of Stratford, Ontario for Solo Women: More than Shakespeare
A quick trip from Toronto, Stratford, Ontario is a welcoming place for a solo getaway for women who enjoy arts and culinary experiences.
Never Too Old to Travel Solo: At 86, Joyce Perrin is Still Making Connections
You’re never too old to travel solo, says 86-year old author Joyce Perrin in her memoir, “Ants in My Pants”. Join Joyce and other 80+ authors on our September 28 webinar.
Sustainable Travel: Women Leading Change Featuring TTC’s Shannon Guihan
In this new series, we explore sustainable travel and our role as women, featuring Shannon Guihan from The Travel Corporation (TTC).
Meet the JourneyWoman Editorial Team
We’ve expanded our editorial team to better the reflect the needs of solo women over 50, as women lead a more intentional approach to travel.
Swan Hellenic: A New Era of Luxury Cultural Expeditions for Solo Women
Swan Hellenic wants solo women to embrace the opportunity to ‘see what others don’t’, with an all-inclusive, luxury approach to cruising.
Getting Real About Spain’s Camino with Jane Christmas and “What the Psychic Told The Pilgrim”
Jane Christmas’s funny memoir of her 780-kilometre trek across Spain on the Camino de Santiago to celebrate her 50th birthday and midlife.
Where To Go in 2023: Travel Experts Share Hidden Gems in Canada
Travel industry experts share 15 hidden gems in Canada, including small towns, provincial parks and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
How a Transformational Retreat Kickstarted my Midlife Reinvention
For women in midlife, a transformational retreat can be an empowering, life-altering experience, as Carolyn Ray discovers at Le Monastère des Augustines in Quebec City.
Abi Daré’s Book “The Girl With the Louding Voice” Inspires Hope
Abi Daré’s debut novel, “The Girl With the Louding Voice”, is the unforgettable story of Adunni, a 14-year-old Nigerian girl.
How to Take Your First Post-Pandemic Solo Trip
If you’re wondering how to take your first post-pandemic solo trip, our experts have some ideas and tips for you.