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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Getting Real About Spain’s Camino with Jane Christmas and “What the Psychic Told The Pilgrim”
Jane Christmas’s funny memoir of her 780-kilometre trek across Spain on the Camino de Santiago to celebrate her 50th birthday and midlife.
Travel Experts Share Hidden Gems in Canada
Travel industry experts share 15 hidden gems in Canada, including small towns, provincial parks and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
How a Transformational Retreat in Quebec City Kickstarted my Midlife Reinvention
For women in midlife, a transformational retreat can be an empowering, life-altering experience, as Carolyn Ray discovers at Le Monastère des Augustines in Quebec City.
The Joys of Being Stranded — More Than Once—in Labrador
You might wonder what there to do in a tiny community of about 300 people in Rigolet, the oldest Intuit community in Labrador. Plenty, as it turns out.
The Raptor Woman: Dr. Darcy Ogada is Saving Kenya’s Iconic Birds of Prey
As director of The Peregrine Fund-Africa, Darcy Ogada is working to save Kenya’s raptors – from falcons to eagles – from extinction.
Travel By Book: 12 Countries Solo Women Love
TripFiction’s Tina Hartas helps us travel by book to 12 countries that solo women plan to visit in 2023, from Africa to Peru.
Abi Daré’s Book “The Girl With the Louding Voice” Inspires Hope
Abi Daré’s debut novel, “The Girl With the Louding Voice”, is the unforgettable story of Adunni, a 14-year-old Nigerian girl.
Safe and Affordable Countries for Senior Women to Travel Solo
We invited experienced female solo travellers over 50 to share their first-hand advice on safe and affordable countries for seniors.
Insights into Kenya’s Endangered Cheetahs, From Mary Wykstra, founder of Action for Cheetahs
In Africa, the cheetah population is dwindling as they are captured as pets, killed over conflict and suffering from land use and climate change.
Five Awe-Inspiring Sculpture Parks Near New York City
These five stunning sculpture parks near New York City offer women affordable and accessible cultural excursions in natural spaces.
What to Wear in Singapore
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Singapore.
What to Wear in Senegal
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Senegal.
What to Wear in Scotland
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Scotland.
What to Wear in The Philippines
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Philippines.
What to Wear in Peru
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Peru.
What to Wear in South Africa
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to South Africa.
Good Deeds Done by JourneyWoman Travellers
JourneyWoman readers tell us about the good deeds that they’ve done on the road.
In Indonesia, Only Westerners Carry Paper.
JourneyWoman Karen Slawner, a political science professor at the University of Toledo, talks the nitty-gritty about travelling in Indonesia.
What to Wear in Pakistan
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Pakistan.
Africa, a 17-year-old, his camera, and his inner musings…
Josh, Evelyn Hannon’s 17-year-old grandson, visited Kenya with WE.org and shares his experience in this beautiful photo essay.
What to Wear in Italy
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Italy.
What to Wear in Israel
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Israel.
What to Wear in Ireland
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Ireland.
What to Wear in Iran
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Iran.
What to Wear in Indonesia
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Indonesia.
