Last updated on April 24th, 2024
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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.”
10 Books to Inspire Travel to South Africa
In preparation for JourneyWoman’s 30th Anniversary expedition trip in November 2024, we’ve curated 10 books about South Africa for curious travellers.
Canada’s Hidden Gems: Discover Vancouver with Dawn Chubai
Canadian media expert and on-air broadcast professional Dawn Chubai shares her hometown travel tips for Vancouver, BC, with hidden gems for women over 50 to explore.
How to Have a Five-Star Beach Vacation in Antigua on a Two-Star Budget
Featured image: Diana shares her tips on how to travel on a budget in Antigua | Photo by SeanPavone on EnvatoCaribbean Bliss in Antigua for Under $3000 a week by Diana Eden My friend Ruth and I have promised each other that, no matter what other travels we plan for...
Holy Week in Spain: Visiting Seville and Barcelona During Semana Santa
Celebrated since the 16th century, Holy Week in Spain is one of the world’s must-see sights, reminding us about community and faith.
How Solo Women Can See the ‘Real’ Cuba, From a Woman’s Perspective
How solo women can see the ‘real’ Cuba and support women-owned homestays, restaurants and markets, at a time when tourism is desperately needed.
Avalon Waterways Focuses on Solo Women With New River Cruises in Portugal and France in 2025
With no single supplement, Panorama suites and new, active itineraries, Avalon Waterways CEO Pam Hoffee hopes more women will travel solo.
Confessions of a Wannabe Aurora Chaser: The Myths and Magic of the Northern Lights in Norway
Meet Hurtigruten’s Chief Aurora Chaser, Tom Kerss, who teaches wannabe aurora chasers how to experience the Northern Lights in Norway.
Meet the Woman Protecting Zimbabwe’s Majestic Lions: Moreangels Mbizah, the only Indigenous Black Woman Lion Conservationist in Zimbabwe
Across Africa, many communities feel alienated from wildlife, but through the efforts of Moreangels Mbizah, this perception is changing.
How Travel Changes Us: From Grieving Widow to Cheetah Crusader in Kenya
When Michele McCarthy was widowed, she turned to solo travel as a way to reinvent herself as a cheetah crusader in Kenya.
Women in Travel: Carla Geyser, CEO, Blue Sky Expeditions Shares Her Journey to Find Purpose
Carla Geyser, founder of Blue Sky Expeditions, reflects on how her journey in wildlife conservation and animal protection began.. (Sponsored)
Travel to Morocco With Vendela Vida’s “The Diver’s Clothes Lie Empty”
Set in Morocco, Vendela Vida’s novel “The Diver’s Clothes Lie Empty” features a solo traveller on her own journey to identity.
Going Green: A Solo Traveller Readies for Group Travel to Ireland
Solo traveller Sue Janzen explores how solo travel differs from group travel as she plans a trip to Ireland with Globus Travel. (sponsored)
Africa for the Adventurous 80-Year Old Solo Woman? You can do it!
When you’re over 80, planning a 16-day African safari takes time, but it’s worth it, as Diana Eden, our women over 80 contributor advises.
Flying to Toronto? Consider Toronto’s “Other” Airport: The Island Airport
For those travelling to or from Toronto, consider Toronto’s ‘other’ airport, Billy Bishop Airport, located on Toronto Island.
Five Inspiring Books Set in the Middle East
TripFiction’s Tina Hartas recommends five books set in the Middle East, a region overflowing with history, beauty and culture.
We Asked Women: “What’s Your Most Memorable Culinary Travel Experience?”
From Austria to Zanzibar and places in between, women share their most memorable culinary travel experiences.
Alka Joshi’s “The Henna Artist” Takes Us To 1950s Jaipur, India
Alka Joshi’s debut novel “The Henna Artist” brings 1950s Rajasthan to life with themes of freedom and independence that connect all women.
What to Pack for a Backcountry Horseback Riding Trip in the Canadian Rockies
Packing for a horseback riding trip has its own challenges, particularly in the remote backcountry of the Canadian Rockies.
12 of the Best Restaurants in Oaxaca Solo Women Will Love
Enjoy all the fresh cuisine you can in Oaxaca, Mexico — from street food to upscale rooftop restaurants, you’ll love every bite.
Oaxaca, Mexico: A Safe, Magical Place For Solo Women to Wander
From Hierve el Agua to Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico offers women magical experiences, a wide range of accommodations for all budgets.
Best Places for Solo Women to Stay in Oaxaca, Mexico
From hostels to boutique bed and breakfasts, a selection of safe places for women to stay in Oaxaca, Mexico, to fit any budget and style.
A Less-Travelled Route for Lighthouse Lovers in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia may be Canada’s second-smallest province, but there are many stories to be shared along its southwestern Lighthouse Route.
JourneyWoman Readers Share Their Best Travel Tips From June 2022
Women travellers share their best first-hand travel tips and advice from travels in month of June 2022
Journey to the Back Woods of Cape Cod in “The Paper Palace” by Miranda Cowley Heller
Set in the back woods of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Heller’s ‘The Paper Palace’ shares a story that unfolds over 24 hours and across 50 years.
