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Our Commitment to Anti-Racism
JourneyWoman is a community of women travellers who believe in equality and human rights. We stand with #BlackLivesMatter. We reject racism, violence and injustice. We commit to listen, learn and act with intention.
Let’s Travel to Portugal with “300 Days of Sun” by Deborah Lawrenson
History, mystery and romance: Deborah Lawrenson’s novel “300 Days of Sun” follows the stories of two women living in Portugal during very different times.
Ann Mah’s Suspenseful Novel “The Lost Vintage” Takes us to the Vineyards of France
Set in Burgandy, France, Ann Mah’s book The Lost Vintage explores past and present, love lost and secrets kept.
Get a Glimpse into Rural Life in Ireland With John McGahern’s Novel
Step into the slow, relaxing pace of Irish rural life with “By the Lake That They May Face the Rising Sun” by John McGahern.
Chris Stewart’s Memoir “Driving Over Lemons”: A Rugged, Enchanting Adventure in Southern Spain
The JourneyWoman Book Club explores Andalucia in southern Spain, reading Chris Stewart’s “Driving Over Lemons.”
Outside the Box Travel: Budget-Friendly Alternatives for Women
Travel will resume in time, and with a few tweaks to our modes and mindset, authentic experiences can be accessible on a budget.
A New Way to Travel With MS: Exploring Scandinavia on my Alinker
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2002, Elizabeth Jones uses an Alinker walking bike to travel to Denmark and Sweden.
Using Curiosity as our Compass: Welcome to Spring!
Using Curiosity as our Compass: what are you Curious About? Before we do anything, we prepare. We ask questions, we educate ourselves and learn from each other. Even though we can’t travel right now, we can prepare ourselves for what is to come. Welcome to spring: let’s all be curious, together!
Kathleen Grissom’s Bestselling Novel “The Kitchen House” Introduces us to Plantation Life in Virginia
Kathleen Grissom’s bestselling book “The Kitchen House” Brings us to 1791 Plantation Life in Virginia.
JourneyWoman Book Club: Books to Transport you to Faraway Places
Books recommended by our community to take you to faraway places. Join our JourneyWoman Book Club!
Launching a Solo Travel Movement: As JourneyWomen, We Take the First Step Into Solo Travel
In 1994, Evelyn Hannon created JourneyWoman, the first website for female solo travel, launching a solo travel movement.
10 Things to Discover on the new JourneyWoman Website
You asked for a website that was simple, clean, and easy to search. A home for the editorial content our team sweats over so you can read, laugh, cry, smile, nod knowingly, and be inspired.
JourneyWoman Tips: “95 Tips for Travelling with a Partner”
Whether we travel solo or not, this complication of 95 tips to travel with a partner will help you enjoy your travels.
Alone in Alaska – An eight-week solo trip to the North
n early 2018, I bought a Ford Transit Connect minivan with dreams of taking some epic road trips. I soon equipped it with a comfy memory foam bed and started setting out on road trips of increasing length…