Last updated on November 25th, 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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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.
Accessible Adventures in Albania: An Off-Season Road Trip is Full of Surprises
A off-season road trip through the southern part of Albania showcases stunning coastal villages, ancient ruins, and picturesque landscapes
Riding Solo: Active Travel for Women Over 50
For women over 50 who want to stay active while travelling, group cycling trips offer a way to make connections while seeing the world.
Destin, Florida, an Undiscovered Gem on the “Emerald Coast”
Located on Florida’s west coast, Destin has evolved from a sleepy fishing village to a safe, accessible place for older women to enjoy white sand beaches and an active lifestyle.
The Widows of Malabar Hill, Based on the Story of India’s First Female Lawyer
Inspired in part by a real woman who became India’s first female lawyer, The Widows of Malabar Hill brings us to 1920s Bombay.
New Zealand’s Wild West: Untamed Wilderness on the South Island
Running down the spine of the South Island of New Zealand is the Southern Alps and the untamed wilderness of rainforest and wetlands – think the wild west!
Will Travel for Food: Food Tours for Solo Women
Not only do food tours give insight into a culture, they are a great way for solo women to connect with locals and other travellers.
JourneyWoman Webinar: Less-Travelled India and Asia on August 27, 2024
Join our August 27 India and Asia webinar to learn more about lesser known places from experts in our JourneyWoman Women’s Travel Directory.
Five Wheelchair Accessible Places in Mexico City
Solo traveller Tanzila Khan discovers five accessible places in Mexico City women can enjoy, including Frida Kahlo’s Blue House.
Get 25% off all 2025 Arctic Departures With Wild Women Expeditions
Wild Women Expeditions is offering 25% of its expedition cruises to the Arctic, one of our 30 Less-Travelled Places for Women in 2024.
How to Enjoy Dining Alone: 30 Tips from Solo Women Travellers
Solo women share their best tips on how to enjoy eating alone, revel in your own company and embrace the wonder of the moment.
Getting Naked (or Not) With Strangers: When and Where to Take Your Clothes Off in Asia
Sandra Phillips breaks down the etiquette of getting naked (or not!) during Asian wellness experiences in Japan, China, and Thailand.
Getting Quirky in Eastern Louisiana: New Orleans and More
With quirky and unexpected places and experiences, New Orleans, Louisiana makes the ordinary extraordinary, as Karen Gershowitz discovers.
Kuala Lumpur: Exploring the Vibrant Heart of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures, where you will find ancient rainforests, gorgeous beaches, urban sophistication, a wide variety of food choices, history and friendly people.
A Weekend Getaway in Washington, D.C.: Eight Free Experiences for Women to Discover
With its museums and historical sites, Washington, D.C. offers women many free cultural experiences and affordable public transit.
Six Travel Guidebooks to Explore Less-Travelled Places and Travel at Home in Canada
Written by local travel writers, these guidebooks for Canada will help you plan your travel to Eastern Ontario, Alberta or Saskatchewan.
JourneyWoman Webinar Series: Learn About the Arctic on January 11, 2024
Join our January 11 webinar to learn more about the Arctic, featured on our “30 Less-Travelled Places for Women to Travel in 2024.”
30 Less-Travelled Places for Women in 2024
For our 30th anniversary, JourneyWoman reveals 30 less-travelled places for women in 2024, according to our writers and travel experts.
Dr. Shirley Strum: Walking with Baboons in Kenya
Meet Dr. Shirley Strum, founder of Uaso Ngiro Baboon Project in Kenya, who has created baboon eco-tourism projects at Twala-Tenebo Cultural Village to employ women in Kenya.
The Hotlist: 12 of the Coolest Small Group Tours for Women in 2024 From our Women’s Travel Directory
From Cuba to Mongolia, these unique small group tours from our Women’s Travel Directory will connect you with people, places and wildlife.
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.
