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Soaring Beyond Barriers: A Journey in a Hot Air Balloon in a Wheelchair Over Teotihuacan, Mexico City
Can a woman in a wheelchair go on an adventurous hot air balloon ride? Definitely, if you are open to a thrilling journey in the sky.
Can You Master Menopause? A Menopause Retreat in Costa Rica Jumpstarts Joy
A menopause retreat in Costa Rica teaches women how to embrace a positive mindset, spiritual health, good nutrition and exercise.
From High Heels to Hiking Boots: How I Reinvented My Life to Travel Full Time
JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray shares her ongoing journey of reinvention and advice on how women can travel full time.
An Ode to Volunteers: Inspiring Lessons from the ‘July Project’ in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Acknowledging the volunteers and ‘heavenly invisibles’ who make our travels possible and are the backbones of our communities.
“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet: A New Travel Guide for Garden Lovers
“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet takes readers on a journey to some of the world’s most uplifting gardens.
Highlights From 21 Epic Days on a Swan Hellenic Expedition Cruise: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti and Socotra
Highlights from 21 days of adventure on Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana expedition cruise ship, in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti and Socotra.
A Brave New World of Expedition Cruising to the Middle East and Africa
A 21-day expedition cruise from the Suez Canal to the Indian Ocean is an opportunity to see less-travelled places and embrace new adventures.
With “Nature Swagger”, Rue Mapp Writes a Love Letter to the Outdoors — And Invites Us to Find Joy in Nature
Outdoor Afro Founder and CEO Rue Mapp, winner of the 2023 JourneyWoman Award for lifetime achievement, talks about her hope for the future and her book, Nature Swagger.
Beer, Chocolate and Fries Anyone? Where and What to Eat in Flanders, Belgium
Discover what to eat in Flanders, Belgium with some of the world’s best beer, chocolate and fries. Dine, slurp and drown in butter, cream and farm-fresh food.
Can You Walk the Camino de Santiago Without a Phone: Hello, Anyone?
Once upon a time, not too long ago, pilgrims could walk the Camino de Santiago without a reservation and a phone. But is it possible now?
Best Women’s Travel Books for 2021 to Stimulate Your Curiosity
Get your shopping list ready! Our 2021 Book Club list is out, and it includes incredible books recommended by JourneyWomen. it’s time to dust off your dreams and start planning your next journey.
Women’s Solo Travel: Hiking Safety Tips in the Colombian Rainforest
You may be a solo travel expert, but have you ever hiked Colombia on your own? Contributor Samantha Glauser shares what she learned on her solo adventure through the Colombian rainforest.
JourneyWoman Book Club: “State of Wonder” Takes You to the Amazon Rainforest (Brazil)
The JourneyWoman Book Club ventures into Brazil and the Amazon Rainforest for a journey from darkness to light with Ann Patchett’s novel “State of Wonder.”
Women’s Travel Inspiration: Karen Discovers South Korea
Karen was 12 when her father came homunced that the family would be moving to South Korea for his job. A year later, Karen’s family was packed up and on their way.
Solo Travel Memoirs: Sue Finds Family in Brazil
A summer in Brazil changed Sue’s life forever, teaching her about courage and taking risks.
Island Magic: Close to Nature on Ontario’s Manitoulin Island
Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario offers unspoiled nature, plenty of hiking, stunning views from the Cup and Saucer Trail and a glimpse into Indigenous history and culture.
Seduced by Seville, Spain: the Charm of its Festivals, Palacios and Tapas
Travel writer Sally Pabody shares her inside tips to create the perfect itinerary in Seville, a blend of art, architecture, tapas, a garden, wandering, and music or dance. With so much to see, serendipities abound, and getting a bit lost is part of the fun.
Hike, Bike and Walk Across Canada on the Great Trail
Connecting with nature is a wonderful way to reconnect with ourselves and enjoy the sweeping vistas, vast wilderness, wild rivers, majestic lakes, rocky beaches.
Christine Osborne’s Fearless Memoir “Travels with My Hat” Takes you on a Solo Tour of the Middle East
Travels with My Hat: A Lifetime on the Road is Christine Osborne’s fearless memoir of her solo travels to the Middle East and Africa.
Nine Less-Travelled Places that Should be on Your Radar
Nine destinations for adventurous types who have been stuck at home for far too long and are ready to get OUT. Way out!
Get Close to Nature in These 13 Unique Ontario Stays
Thirteen of our most unique Airbnb stays in Ontario, including an Airstream RV, glamping, camping, tiny house, cabin, farm and a hayloft.
Travel at Home During the Pandemic: 10 Things We Learned
When we hatched a plan to travel at home in Ontario, we never expected to learn so much about nature, community and our inner child.
Working From ‘Home’ in a Foreign Country During Lockdown
In a nod to her Polish heritage, guest writer Anna Shannon takes the plunge and leaves the UK to work remotely in Gdansk, Poland, for a month.
It Takes a Village – An Inspirational Story of Rural India
The saying goes that “it takes a village” to raise a child. No one in rural India defines this saying more than former village chief Shyam Sundar Paliwal, who plants 111 trees for every girl born in his village. Bonnie Hinschberger shares her experiences visiting this tiny village in Piplantri, between Deogarh and Udaipur, in semi-arid Rajasthan.
Glamping or Camping? Adventures in Algonquin Park
Glamping blends nature and convenience for an authentic experience without the camping gear, complexity and cost.
