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Where to Stay in Mexico City, Mexico: Recommendations From Solo Women
Women share their recommendations on where to stay in Mexico City, including hotels, hostels and affordable accommodations.
Where to Stay in Edinburgh, Scotland: Recommendations from Solo Women
Women share their top choices on where to stay in Edinburgh, Scotland, including hotels, hostels, and affordable options across the city.
JourneyWoman Webinar: Less-Travelled Caribbean & Mexico on September 24
Join our September 24 webinar to learn about the Caribbean and Mexico from experts in our JourneyWoman Women’s Travel Directory.
Discovering French Martinique: The Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secret for Solo Women
In Martinique, tropical landscapes meet adventure on the ‘Land of Flowers’, making it more than just the typical Caribbean getaway.
The African Wild Dog: Dr. Rosemary Groom Says These Misunderstood and Endangered Species Urgently Need Our Help
Featured image: Two African wild dog pups | Photo by Mint_Images on EnvatoThese unique, charismatic and caring carnivores protect other species by Rupi Mangat Perhaps no creature has been so maligned as the African Wild Dog, to the point of their near extinction....
Trailblazer Maggie Duncan Simbeye, Tanzania’s First Indigenous Woman Safari Owner
Meet Tanzania’s Maggie Duncan Simbeye, a trailblazing leader who is opening doors for women to follow their dreams.
Where to Stay in Toronto, Canada: Recommendations From Solo Women
Women share their top choices on where to stay in Toronto, Canada, including hotels, hostels, and affordable options across the city.
Catania, Sicily, the Island of Dreams and Legends
Catania, Sicily offers rocky volcanic coastlines, where treasures of the ancient world sit next to Baroque monuments and charming villages.
The Black Fly in Our Chardonnay: Booze Around the World
Jules Torti and her wife Kim have been on countless adventures in search of booze around the world, from moonshine to craft beers and more!
Sisters Doing it for Themselves: Hiking the Himalayas in an All-Women Group in Nepal
Sarah O’Regan braves the elements in the Himalayas, finding sisterhood and tranquility with a social enterprise that empowers women.
How to Travel Solo in Your Own City: Ten Tips to Fire up Your Inner Wanderer
Yes, you can travel solo travel in your own city or country. Here are nine tips to get you started on your adventures!
Solo Travel Deals: Save up to $4,000 With Trafalgar, Insight and Brendan Vacations
Book by May 30 with the Seasonal Travel Sale from our Women’s Travel Directory partners Trafalgar Travel, Insight Vacations and Brendan Vacations.
Canada’s Hidden Gems: Travel to Toronto, Ontario with Mairlyn Smith
Cookbook author and famed home economist Mairlyn Smith shares her hometown travel tips for Canada’s largest city, Toronto, Ontario, with hidden gems for women over 50 to explore.
Six Places for Women to Find Adventure in Perak and Beyond in Malaysia
With ancient rainforests, nature sanctuaries, and botanical gardens, Perak, Malaysia, offer many activities for adventurous women.
JourneyWoman Webinar Series: Less-Travelled Africa for Women With Experts
Join our April 23 webinar to learn more about where to go in Africa, featured on our “30 Less-Travelled Places for Women to Travel in 2024.”
10 Books to Inspire Travel to South Africa
In preparation for JourneyWoman’s 30th Anniversary expedition trip in November 2024, we’ve curated 10 books about South Africa for curious travellers.
Canada’s Hidden Gems: Discover Vancouver with Dawn Chubai
Canadian media expert and on-air broadcast professional Dawn Chubai shares her hometown travel tips for Vancouver, BC, with hidden gems for women over 50 to explore.
How to Have a Five-Star Beach Vacation in Antigua on a Two-Star Budget
Featured image: Diana shares her tips on how to travel on a budget in Antigua | Photo by SeanPavone on EnvatoCaribbean Bliss in Antigua for Under $3000 a week by Diana Eden My friend Ruth and I have promised each other that, no matter what other travels we plan for...
Holy Week in Spain: Visiting Seville and Barcelona During Semana Santa
Celebrated since the 16th century, Holy Week in Spain is one of the world’s must-see sights, reminding us about community and faith.
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.
