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Maria Dueñas’ Wartime Spy Novel “The Time In Between” Travels Back to 1930s Tangiers
In Maria Duenas’ “The Time In Between”, we learn about the Spanish Civil War from the perspective of a seamstress turned skillful spy.
“Brightening My Corner”: Ruth Malloy’s Memoir Shares Dreams Fulfilled
Chinese-Canadian journalist Ruth Lor Malloy, 91, shares her life’s work to foster intercultural dialogue and justice for marginalized groups.
Early-Bird Solo Travel Discounts From Trafalgar and Insight Vacations for 2024
Make the most of these 2024 early-bird booking deals discount deals with Trafalgar Tours and Insight Vacations.
The Wisconsin You Don’t Know: More than Cheese
While Wisconsin is known for pastoral landscapes and cheese, Northern Wisconsin offers women a wild and magnificent place to visit.
A Stroll Through Five Glorious Gardens in France
Five spectacular gardens in France, including Versailles, the Monet Gardens at Giverny, and Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in southern France.
Secrets of Stratford, Ontario for Solo Women: More than Shakespeare
A quick trip from Toronto, Stratford, Ontario is a welcoming place for a solo getaway for women who enjoy arts and culinary experiences.
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.
A (Plant-based) Taste of Sweden
Chef Doug McNish shares his top tip for adding global flavor to your holiday table.
A Taste of North America
TV host and chef Paula Roy shares her top tips for adding global flavour to your holiday.
A Taste of France, Canadianized
Restaurateur and chef Theresa Albert shares her top tips for adding global flavour to your holiday table with foie gras.
20 Things Women Should Know About Dublin, Ireland
Travel writer Fiona Hillard shares her favorite tips with women travelling to Dublin, the capital of Ireland.
20 Things Women Should Know Before Visiting Istanbul…
Sally Peabody specializes in advising independent travellers on how to craft memorable trips on and off the beaten path, and here she shares her knowledge of Istanbul.
Eyes open in Patagonia: The Breathtaking Consequences of Climate Change
A visit to Argentina’s Southern Patagonian ice fields and Glaciar Perito Moreno reveals the effects and consequences of climate change.
Travel Ethiopia: Intuition-Led Exploring
You know those pivotal moments when you explore a new place and a little voice inside you whispers "go down that alley" or "what is that – go find out"? or "you need to do this"? We don't always listen to that voice. We don't always trust our intuition. But when we...
Three Life Lessons I Learned from Road Trips
Whether in Greece, Spain or the US, an unplanned road trip is a perfect opportunity to put your trust in the universe!
Her Top Five Tube Stops in London: an insider’s report
Leslie Ehm shares her five favourite tube stops in London, England.
Mind Your Manners Around the World …
Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure it is more than important for guests to be culturally correct at the table. Here are sixteen tips to assist you in 16 different countries.
Best Places for Solo Women to Eat and Explore in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
San Miguel de Allende is located in the far eastern part of Guanajuato in central Mexico. Older adults flock here to escape the cold winter months at home.
Explore Croatia – Go Before it Becomes Too Popular
Evelyn Hannon and Mary Lou Clark share tips about visiting Croatia before others discover its secret beauty.
12 Female-Authored Mystery Books to Read on the Way to Your Destination
There is no better way to augment your research on a city or country than by enjoying these mysteries, their heroes and heroines all created by females.
What it’s Like to Travel as a Solo Woman in Afghanistan
Alex Reynolds is an American JourneyWoman who has scrambled up dusty fortresses in Afghanistan, watched gods dance in South India, followed spirit dogs through the Caucasus mountains, and smoked with shamans in Pakistan. Her travel blog, Lost With Purpose, serves as a guide to help others do the same.
Shopping and Noshing in Tel Aviv, Israel: Tips from a Local
Guided by friend Sunny Holtzman, Evelyn Hannon spends four days in Tel Aviv hunting the best shopping and restaurants that women travellers would enjoy.
