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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. 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 has been featured in the New York Times, The Toronto Star and Zoomer as a solo travel expert, and speaks at women’s travel conferences around the world. She is the chair of the Canadian chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), a member of Women’s Travel Leaders and a Herald for the Transformational Travel Council (TTC). In 2012 she was ranked among the top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in Canada; she’s also a Co-Active Life Coach and mom of Alyxandra. Sometimes she sleeps. A bit.
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Travel Tips to Protect Your Skin and Prevent Melanoma
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Safe and Affordable Countries for Senior Women to Travel Solo
We invited experienced female solo travellers over 50 to share their first-hand advice on safe and affordable countries for seniors.
Karen Gershowitz Sparks “Wanderlust” and Curiosity With New Travel Book
With her new book, “Wanderlust”, Karen Gershowitz embraces curiosity to step into the unknown for more meaningful travel experiences.
Women’s Travel Memoirs: Women Authors Share Their Solo Journeys
Join us on May 25 to learn about these four inspiring solo travel memoirs written by women from the JourneyWoman community.
Travels with My Grandchildren: Lessons from Three Globe-Trotting Grannies
For Mother’s Day, three adventurous women share their travel experiences with their grandchildren about trust, gratitude and service.
What to Know for Your First Solo Trip to Kyoto, Japan
Practical tips on etiquette, safety and less-seen places in Kyoto, from Rebecca Copeland, author of the novel “The Kimono Tattoo”.
Travel to Japan with Rebecca Copeland’s Suspenseful Novel “The Kimono Tattoo”
Set in Kyoto, Japan, Rebecca Copeland’s thriller “The Kimono Tattoo” shows a deep reverence for Japanese culture.
12 Cyber Security Travel Tips For Women
Protect yourself when you travel with these expert cyber security tips, including password management tips for World Password Day on May 4.
Five Must-Visit Spanish Towns
Five Spanish towns that offer unique art, culture and UNESCO World Heritage experiences, from my recent travels in the off season.
Memories of Malaga: How This Spanish City Became my Second Home
On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death in 1973, there’s no better place to start learning about the artist than Malaga, my home for several months.
Three of Andalucia’s Most Picturesque Spanish Towns: Nerja, Maro and Frigliana
With breathtaking views, charming cafes and unspoiled beaches, Nerja, Maro and Frigliana are among the most picturesque towns in Spain.
The Magic of a Christmas Markets River Cruise on the Danube
Four magical experiences along the Danube River on an Avalon Waterways Christmas Markets river cruise, from Passau to Vienna.
15 Tips for Women for Your First River Cruise
Travel tips for women taking their first river cruise, including tipping, etiquette, room size, weather and packing tips.
Five Beloved Books That Connect Women to Trees
Curated for Earth Month, these beloved five books about trees remind us of the wisdom of listening to the forest.