Last updated on April 24th, 2024
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Ten Great Books Set in The Mediterranean
These ten books set in the Mediterranean will have you planning travels to less-travelled islands like Alba, Crete and Sardinia in no time!
How to Travel in Your Own Backyard: Las Vegas, Nevada
Diana Eden shows how to travel in your own backyard and discovers quirky towns, Wild West folklore and outright odd places around Nevada.
What to Know for Your First Solo Trip to Kyoto, Japan
Practical tips on etiquette, safety and less-seen places in Kyoto, from Rebecca Copeland, author of the novel “The Kimono Tattoo”.
Travel to Japan with Rebecca Copeland’s Suspenseful Novel “The Kimono Tattoo”
Set in Kyoto, Japan, Rebecca Copeland’s thriller “The Kimono Tattoo” shows a deep reverence for Japanese culture.
Four Small, Quirky Towns in the Heart of the Ozarks
Karen Gershowitz recounts her visit to the Ozarks and four quirky towns including Bentonville, Fayetteville, Eureka Springs and Branson.
When and Where to go For Your First Safari in Africa
Expert advice on when and where to go to Africa, from Angola to Zimbabwe, from safari expert Leslie Nevison at Mama Tembo Tours. (sponsored).
How Women Can Save Money In Paris
Six ways you can reduce costs and save money when visiting Paris, including transportation, accommodation and more.
Best Tips From JourneyWoman Readers From April 2023
April 2023’s best solo travel tips from JourneyWoman readers, sharing advice on packing tips, how to explore cities and safety.
Five Must-Visit Spanish Towns
Five Spanish towns that offer unique art, culture and UNESCO World Heritage experiences, from my recent travels in the off season.
Memories of Malaga: How This Spanish City Became my Second Home
On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death in 1973, there’s no better place to start learning about the artist than Malaga, my home for several months.
What to Wear on a European Holiday
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Europe on holiday.
What to Wear in Ethiopia
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Ethiopia.
What to Wear in Ecuador
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Ecuador.
What to Wear in England
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to England.
What to Wear in the United States
JourneyWoman readers share their tips and advice on how to dress and what to pack when visiting the United States.
Perfect Road Trip Tips from Locals to Help You Explore Canada Solo
Enjoy these tiny pieces of Canadian advice for road trips and if you know someone who will be visiting Canada, pass them along to them, too.
What to wear in Sri Lanka
What to wear and how to pack when travelling to Sri Lanka.
What should I wear in Spain?
What to wear when travelling to Spain.
Three Places to Have Posh Afternoon Teas in London, UK
Afternoon tea at one of London’s top hotels or restaurants is a luxurious and extravagant affair. Here we share where to go and what’s expected of JourneyWoman visitors…
Practical Tips to Help You Prepare for a Solo Trip to Cuba
Donna Star, author of Cuba for Mama: A Daughter’s Journey 2016: Travel Tales & Tips, shares her tips on preparing for a solo trip to Cuba
25 Things Women Should Know about Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam…
JourneyWoman Sherry Ott shares her favorite things about Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnman from her time living and travelling there.
Shopping in Vietnam
Of all the many places in the world that I’ve travelled to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in Vietnam offers the best-value shopping opportunities
Best Solo Travel Tips September 2016
From where to go, what to eat, and travel hacks and products, here are the best reader-submitted travel tips for September 2016.
5 Things for Women to Love About Nicaragua
Travelling as a solo woman to Managua, Nicaragua, I have to admit to some anxiety, but I found much to love in this Central American country.
Top 5 Outdoor Markets for Women to Visit in London
Guest writer Andy Jarosz shares his top 5 London markets to feed your hobbies and interests.
