Last updated on April 24th, 2024
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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.
Cactus Cocktails and Low-emission Coffee? What We Can Learn From the Caribbean Island of Bonaire
From cactus cocktails to low-emission cups of coffee, the Caribbean island of Bonaire, population 22,500, is a leader in sustainability, with lessons to teach about the transformative impact of travel.
What My Epic Road Trip Across Southern Africa Taught Me
A road trip across the wilds of Southern Africa helps draw attention to the small things that might have been taken for granted in the past.
JourneyWoman Webinar: Travel to France and Italy With Best-Selling Authors on March 26
Learn how you can travel to France and Italy with best-selling authors on this special webinar presented by Absolutely Southern France.
Hotels We’d Travel the World For, Just to Stay Again
Travel around the world with women-recommended places to stay that will take you to boutique hotels, guesthouses, retreats and more!
Scotland’s Hidden Gems: Travel to Dornoch, Scotland With Cynthia Dale
Television and theatre star Cynthia Dale shares her hometown travel tips for Dornoch, Scotland, with hidden gems for women over 50 to explore.
Five Great Books to Inspire Travel to New Zealand
TripFiction’s Tina Hartas shares her top picks for women to explore New Zealand with books that reflect this rural and bucolic country.
Soak in Nova Scotia’s Charm at Peggy’s Cove, Now Accessible to All
Nova Scotia’s iconic Peggy’s Point Lighthouse is now fully accessible with its new award-winning viewing platform.
It’s the Little Differences: 25+ Things to Love About Mexico
Observations from four months in Mexico to help you enjoy the little differences including etiquette, tipping, driving and shopping.
Travel at Home: A Solo Walk on the Vancouver Island Trail
Solo travel isn’t always about going far from home, as guest writer Tracey Smyth discovered when she hiked Canada’s Vancouver Island Trail.
Following in Goya’s Footsteps: A Journey Through Zaragoza, Spain
Art lover Catherine Driver shares her secrets to discover Zaragoza, Spain, a less-travelled city with incredible historic sights and museums.
Adventures in Africa: Abseiling Sipi Falls in Eastern Uganda
Maria Kamau experiences the ultimate rush on a solo trip abseiling the incredible Sipi Falls in Eastern Uganda, Africa.
5 Great Books to Read Before a Trip to Australia
TripFiction’s Tina Hartas recommends five books that allow travellers to see Australia through an author’s eyes.
Textile Travel: Five Places to See Stunning Artisan Crafts in India and Europe
Textiles expert Isabelle Fish shares some of her favorite destinations from her travels in Canada, India, Italy, the UK and France.
Set in Cambodia, “In the Shadow of the Banyan”, is a Novel of Hope and Resilience
Our June Book of the Month is Vaddey Ratner’s novel “In the Shadow of the Banyan”, a story of hope and resilience set in Cambodia.
JourneyWoman Readers Share Their Top Travel Tips for May 2022
JourneyWoman readers share their best travel tips for May 2022, from less-travelled places to technology tips.
When a Three-day Whirlwind Trip to Iceland Turns Into a Two-day Trip
Diana Eden shares her story of fitting three days’ worth of Iceland travel into two days, and how to prepare for the unexpected while travelling.
Tips for Women Over 80 to Prepare for Iceland’s Adventures
Contributing writer Diana Eden shares her tips on preparing for a trip to Iceland from a woman-over-80’s perspective.
Lessons from our Mothers: Karen’s Adventurous Spirit
Solo traveller Karen Barclay shares how she learned to embrace adventure and trust the universe at a young age, inspiring her lifelong travels to Africa, Indonesia and places in between.
Silvia Moreno-Garcia Blends Mexican History and Mythology in Adventurous Novel
Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s “Gods of Jade and Shadow” is a fantastical novel set in 1920s Mexico. blending mythology and history.
How to Pack and Prepare for an African Safari
Diana Eden, our stylish and adventurous women over 80 columnist, shares seven practical tips to prepare for her first African safari.
