Last updated on April 24th, 2024
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The best countries for women over 50 to visit, from women who have been where you want to go
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Getting Naked In Japan: A Journey Out of My Comfort Zone
Adventure travel and cultural immersion teach valuable lessons in a women-only trip to lesser-travelled areas of Japan.
Sustainable Train Travel: A Breathtaking Journey Through the Swiss Alps
On Trafalgar Travel’s first ‘Swisstainable’ train tour, women can experience Switzerland’s most iconic train journeys and travel sustainably.
Solo Travel Tips for Japan for Women 50+
For your next trip to Japan, have a small change purse ready, practice bowing and other travel tips from women who have been there.
Solo in Switzerland’s Prettiest City: Lucerne is Full of Surprises
Not only is Lucerne the prettiest city in Switzerland, it’s a safe, welcoming place for a solo getaway in Europe.
JourneyWoman Webinar: Less-Travelled South America on June 25
Join our June 25 webinar to learn more about lesser known places in South America from experts in our JourneyWoman Women’s Travel Directory.
America’s Hidden Gems: Explore Santa Monica with Kimberley Seldon
Designer, broadcaster, writer and owner of Business by Design, Kimberley Seldon shares her hometown travel tips for Santa Monica, California, with hidden gems for women over 50 to explore.
Why Women Should Visit Nairobi, Kenya (From a Local)
Kenyan Rupi Mangat says her home of Nairobi, Africa has much to offer women over 50, because it’s modern, cosmopolitan and vibrant.
Why Women Should Travel to Montreal, Quebec (From a Local)
Sandra Phillips says her home of Montreal, Quebec has much offer women over 50, largely because of its diversity.
Why Women Should Travel to Quebec City, Canada (From a Local)
Pamela MacNaughtan says her home of Montreal, Quebec has much offer women over 50, including the food, culture, and neighbourhoods.
Thinking About Train Travel? Expert Tips from the Man in Seat 61
Train travel tips and advice from Mark Smith, the Man in Seat 61, to plan and prepare for train travel just about anywhere.
“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.
Early-Bird Solo Travel Discounts From Trafalgar and Insight Vacations for 2024
Make the most of these 2024 early-bird booking deals discount deals with Trafalgar Tours and Insight Vacations.
The Wisconsin You Don’t Know: More than Cheese
While Wisconsin is known for pastoral landscapes and cheese, Northern Wisconsin offers women a wild and magnificent place to visit.
A Stroll Through Five Glorious Gardens in France
Five spectacular gardens in France, including Versailles, the Monet Gardens at Giverny, and Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in southern France.
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.
New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula is a Cyclist’s Dream
Located in New Brunswick, the stunning Acadian Peninsula Veloroute is a network of 14 cycling circuits perfect for a three-day trek.
Sarah Winman’s “Still Life”: A Love Letter to Florence, Italy
Sarah Winman’s captivating novel “Still Life”, set in Florence, Italy, brings the magic of chance encounters and kindred spirits to life.
The July Project: Learning About Travel at Home in Nova Scotia
For the past eight years, Sandra Phinney has been thinking about—and trying to put into practice—what she’s learned about slow travel at home.
Best Tips From JourneyWoman Readers From July 2023
JourneyWoman readers share their best solo travel tips from the month of July, with packing and money-saving tips, and new visa requirements.
Accessible or Not? Tallinn, Estonia on Two Wheels
Accessible solo travel writer Tanzila Khan explores the medieval city of Tallinn, Estonia, and lets the city guide her.
Africa’s Secret Places: Less-Travelled Destinations for Solo Women
With 54 sovereign countries, the African continent offers solo women vibrant communities, a range of wildlife and diverse cultures.
July’s Best Solo Travel Deals for Women
July’s featured solo travel deals for adventurous women from women-owned businesses in our Women’s Travel Directory. (Sponsored)
Hidden Gems in France for Solo Women
Why not consider a shoulder-season visit to Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (the Most Beautiful Villages of France), away from the crowds?
Female Solo Travel: 10 Books to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Ten books by women that will have you planning your next solo adventures, from Dervla Murphy to Cheryl Strayed.
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.
