Last updated on November 25th, 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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Journey to the Heart of Malaysia through its Breakfast Culture
Malaysia’s Breakfast Culture features staple foods beloved by all Malaysians, fostering unity and harmony within its multi-ethnic societies.
30 of the Best Solo Travel Tips from Our Readers (May 2024)
JourneyWoman readers share their best travel tips from May 2024, including packing, safety and inspiring places to visit as a 50+ woman.
Celebrate JourneyWoman’s 30th Anniversary on a Northern Lights Expedition Cruise with Hurtigruten in December 2024
Celebrate JourneyWoman’s 30th anniversary on a Northern Lights expedition cruise in Norway with Hurtigruten in December 2024. Prices discounted until July 15.
Falling in Love with the Hilltop Villages of France’s Luberon… Again
On a small group women’s trip in the Luberon, France, we connect around art, food, sustainability, and the sheer natural beauty of Provence.
Why Women Should Visit Las Vegas, Nevada (From a Local)
Diana Eden says her home of Las Vegas, Nevada has much to offer women over 50, with its energy and ability to constantly reinvent itself.
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.
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.
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 in Quebec City 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.
The Joys of Being Stranded — More Than Once—in Labrador
You might wonder what there to do in a tiny community of about 300 people in Rigolet, the oldest Intuit community in Labrador. Plenty, as it turns out.
The Raptor Woman: Dr. Darcy Ogada is Saving Kenya’s Iconic Birds of Prey
As director of The Peregrine Fund-Africa, Darcy Ogada is working to save Kenya’s raptors – from falcons to eagles – from extinction.
Travel By Book: 12 Countries Solo Women Love
TripFiction’s Tina Hartas helps us travel by book to 12 countries that solo women plan to visit in 2023, from Africa to Peru.
