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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Travel Tips from Women 50+ About Toronto, Canada
Toronto travel tips from women on their favourite restaurants, accommodation, tiny shops, secret discoveries and fun things to do
Why Women Should Travel to Toronto, Canada (From a Local)
JourneyWoman Editor Carolyn Ray says her home of Toronto, Ontario has much offer women over 50, largely because of its diversity.
10 Women-Friendly Places to Stay in Cape Town, South Africa (From Women Who Live There)
Recommended places to stay in Cape Town South Africa, from our Women’s Travel Directory, including boutique, luxury and well-known hotels.
Malta, the Fascinating Mediterranean Island You’ve Never Heard Of
There’s more than meets the eye in Malta, a Mediterranean island at the crossroads between Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Malta’s Megalithic Temples Make You Wonder: Did Giants Once Live Here?
Malta is home to seven megalithic temples, dating back over 5,000 years, which are among the world’s earliest free-standing stone buildings.
How to Travel Solo in Your Own City: Ten Tips to Fire up Your Inner Wanderer
Yes, you can travel solo travel in your own city or country. Here are nine tips to get you started on your adventures!
Solo Travel Deals: Save up to $4,000 With Trafalgar, Insight and Brendan Vacations
Book by May 30 with the Seasonal Travel Sale from our Women’s Travel Directory partners Trafalgar Travel, Insight Vacations and Brendan Vacations.
Canada’s Hidden Gems: Travel to Toronto, Ontario with Mairlyn Smith
Cookbook author and famed home economist Mairlyn Smith shares her hometown travel tips for Canada’s largest city, Toronto, Ontario, with hidden gems for women over 50 to explore.
Six Places for Women to Find Adventure in Perak and Beyond in Malaysia
With ancient rainforests, nature sanctuaries, and botanical gardens, Perak, Malaysia, offer many activities for adventurous women.
JourneyWoman Webinar Series: Less-Travelled Africa for Women With Experts
Join our April 23 webinar to learn more about where to go in Africa, featured on our “30 Less-Travelled Places for Women to Travel in 2024.”
Beaver Harbour, New Brunswick: The First Settlement in British North America to Ban Slavery
Beaver Harbour, New Brunswick, was the first anti-slavery settlement in British North America, 80 years before the Emancipation Proclamation.
Jewel or Rebel? Bristol Thrives with Creative Energy
Creative, fiercely independent and constantly evolving, Bristol is an appealing and intriguing destination for art and history lovers.
10 Reasons Women Should Visit Gander, Newfoundland, ‘The Crossroads of the World’
Known as the ‘crossroads for the world’, Gander, Newfoundland, has many surprises, including its food, culture and aviation history.
An Older Adventuress Eats Her Way Through Morocco on a Holiday Food Tour
Older adventuress Diana Eden explores Morocco over the holidays on a 12-day food tour, eating her way through Fes, Chefchaouen and Marrakesh.
Six Unique Solo Trips for Women for 2023 That Blend Adventure, Learning and Exploration
Six solo trips for women over 50 that blend adventure, learning and exploration, in France, Jordan, Italy, Israel, Mexico, and Morocco.
Wellness Travel in 2023: The Divine Destination Collection Expands Spiritual Travel to the South of France
The Divine Destinations Collection has expanded its spiritual retreats for women to the South of France in June 2023.
Where to Shop at Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market, the World’s Largest Market
Bangkok local Donna Campbell shares her best shopping tips for Chatuchak Market, the world’s largest market.
Seven Travel Experiences That Made 2022 My Most Memorable Year Yet
In 2022, JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray travelled to 17 countries, showing what’s possible when you say yes and trust the universe.
The JourneyWoman Book Club Travels to Ukraine With Erin Litteken’s “The Memory Keeper of Kyiv”
JourneyWoman readers have chosen Erin Litteken’s “The Memory Keeper of Kyiv”, set in Ukraine, as our January 2023 Book of the Month.
Seven Iconic European Christmas Markets Solo Women Love
There’s nothing like Christmas Markets in iconic European cities like Prague, Munich, Vienna and Regensburg to help us feel festive.
Lost and Found in Nova Scotia’s UNESCO Cliffs of Fundy Geopark
Sandra Phinney’s journey through Nova Scotia’s UNESCO Cliffs of Fundy Geopark, is a reminder that travel is often about letting things unfold.
Dreaming of Ireland: A Solo Traveller’s Adventures in the Emerald Isle
Adventure awaits in Ireland, when solo traveller Sue Janzen joins a group tour to discover Ireland’s pubs, distilleries and libraries. (Sponsored)
Four African Women Whose Lives Have Been Transformed by Tourism
Profiling the aspirations for four women in Africa who are working behind the scenes in tourism, as witnessed by contributor Diana Eden.
The Lure of Panama City’s Old Town, Casco Antiguo, in the Off-Season
An off-season trip to Panama’s old city, Casco Antiguo, highlights the lure of this biodiverse, historic and less-travelled country.
Less-Travelled Places: The Undiscovered Town of La Herradura in Southern Spain
The undiscovered town of La Herradura, near Malaga in Southern Spain, is central enough to visit the Alhambra and other historic sites.
