Last updated on May 15th, 2023
JourneyWoman’s Guide to Solo Travel in
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Best Places for Women 50+
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.
Africa’s Secret Places: Less-Travelled Destinations for Solo Women
With 54 sovereign countries, the African continent offers solo women vibrant communities, a range of wildlife and diverse cultures.
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.
Feel the heartbeat of Africa
Looking for a Woman-Friendly Tour in Africa?
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Travel Tips
Six Safari Travel Tips to Plan Your Dream Safari in Tanzania
Safari travel tips to help you with booking, planning and packing for your first safar in in Tanzania, from expert Laura Simpson of Intent on Safari. (Sponsored)
Africa for the Adventurous 80-Year Old Solo Woman? You can do it!
When you’re over 80, planning a 16-day African safari takes time, but it’s worth it, as Diana Eden, our women over 80 contributor advises.
How to Pack and Prepare for an African Safari
Diana Eden, our stylish and adventurous women over 80 columnist, shares seven practical tips to prepare for her first African safari.
Photo Etiquette Tips for World Travellers
Guest Writer and photographer Carol Moore-Ede gives us a snapshot of her best tips for capturing travel photos without forgetting your manners.
What to Wear in Morocco
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Morocco.
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 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.
What to Wear in Cameroun
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Camaruon.
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 Sudan
What to pack and wear when travelling to Sudan.
Find Your Packing Mojo – 12 Tips for Africa
In this article from our archives, JourneyWoman and journalist Alexis Grant shares her insight on packing for a women’s solo trip to Africa.
Her Tips for Travelling Solo in Morocco
From the archives, this tip-rich article by Susan Dresner will help inspire your visit to the colourful and cultural country of Morocco.
Featured Destinations
Women in Travel: Gladys and the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda
Famed veterinarian Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka shares her journey with the mountain gorillas in Uganda and what makes them so special to her.
Milestone Birthday: Celebrating My 50th With a Hot Air Balloon Safari in Namibia
Maria celebrates her 50th birthday with a hot air balloon safari in Namibia, a safe crash landing and champagne.
An Older Adventuress Eats Her Way Through Morocco
Older adventuress Diana Eden discovers that Morocco is a feast for the senses as she joins Intrepid Travel on a 12-day culinary tour.
Four African Women Whose Lives Have Been Transformed by Tourism
Profiling the aspirations for four women in Africa who are working behind the scenes in tourism, as witnessed by contributor Diana Eden.
Coming Home: A Tanzanian Safari Experience
A safari in Tanzania is not just about the wildlife, but also about the people, who are the protectors of this ancient land where our ancestors once roamed.
Travel to Morocco With Vendela Vida’s “The Diver’s Clothes Lie Empty”
Set in Morocco, Vendela Vida’s novel “The Diver’s Clothes Lie Empty” features a solo traveller on her own journey to identity.
Africa for the Adventurous 80-Year Old Solo Woman? You can do it!
When you’re over 80, planning a 16-day African safari takes time, but it’s worth it, as Diana Eden, our women over 80 contributor advises.
Adventures in Africa: Abseiling Sipi Falls in Eastern Uganda
Maria Kamau experiences the ultimate rush on a solo trip abseiling the incredible Sipi Falls in Eastern Uganda, Africa.
Seven Life-Changing Wildlife and Adventure Tours for Women
From the Antarctic to Costa Rica to South Africa, these wildlife tours offer women an opportunity for life-changing animal experiences.
Travel to Tanzania With “Our House in Arusha,” a Memoir by Sara Tucker
Set in Tanzania, “Our House in Arusha” by Sara Tucker is part of our “Once-in-a-Lifetime’ book series including Africa, Spain and Antarctica.
The Top Seven Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences Every Woman Should Have
We reveal the top seven Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences recommended by women, including the Northern LIghts, the Camino de Santiago, Canada’s Rocky Mountains, a Safari in Africa, an Antarctica expedition, Machu Picchu and Bali.
“Morocco to Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure” by Alice Morrison
Adventurer Alice Morrison’s book is a quest for knowledge, exploring the Salt Route between Morocco and the lost city of Timbuktu.
The only (wo)man I envy is the (wo)man who has not yet been to Africa – for (s)he has so much to look forward to.”
– Richard Mullin
