Guide to Women’s Travel In

Europe

What to Do When Travel Plans Go Awry: Adventures in Norway

When an Arctic cruise doesn’t go exactly as planned, here’s how to shift your mindset and embrace the unexpected.

Woman looking at the city of Florence from the viewpoint

JourneyWoman Staff

Where to Stay in Florence, Italy: Recommendations From Solo Women

Women share their top choices on where to stay in Florence, Italy, including hotels, hostels, and affordable options...

Beautiful tudor style half timbered houses lining a cobbled street in Rye, Sussex England

Sally Jane Smith

Larissa Behrendt’s “After Story”: More Than a Mother-Daughter Literary Tour of England

Our February 2025 book, ‘After Story’ by Larissa Behrendt, takes us into the world of England’s...

Bikes line a railing of a canal in Delft the Netherlands

Carolyn Ray

Delft, The Netherlands: A Charming City of Vermeer, Ceramics and Cafes

Known as the birthplace of Vermeer, Delft is a smaller, lesser-touristy version of Amsterdam, with scenic canals,...

Ronda is one of many stunning Spanish towns to explore

JourneyWoman Staff

Solo Travel Survey About Spain: Canadian Women, Take Our Survey by December 20, 2024

Canadians women are invited to take our solo travel survey on Spain to share perspectives about past and planned...

Aerial view of red modern high speed train moving near river in alpine mountains at sunrise in spring

JourneyWoman Staff

15 Stunning Train Trips to Inspire Your Travels in 2025

These train trips across Europe, Asia, Africa and Canada remind us that the journey can be more memorable than the...

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Scenic viewpoint overlooking rolling hills in Tepelene Albania

Albania

View of vineyards in sunset light, Wachau Valley, Austria as a river cruise sails by

Austria

A woman eats a Belgian waffle outside a historic building in Brussels

Belgium

View of Split the second largest city of Croatia at night. Shore of the Adriatic Sea and famous Palace of the Emperor Diocletian. Traveling concept background. Mediterranean countries.

Croatia

View of Charles Bridge and Lesser Bridge Tower in Prague, Czech Republic

Czechia

danish buildings overlooking water

Denmark

Tallinn Estonia Skyline

Estonia

Finland

The gardens in Albi, considered one of the most beautiful villages in France

France

Overlooking a bridge in Regensburg, Germany on a Christmas markets cruise

Germany

Greece

Skogafoss, Iceland

Iceland

Big green rocky island in the middle of the ocean

Ireland

Colourful homes line a canal in Burano, Venice, Italy

Italy

Sunset at Valletta, Malta

Malta

Her go alone Amsterdam

Netherlands

colorful houses on the water

Norway

image of a polish temple with greenery in front

Poland

Overlooking the orange roofed buildings in Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal

Slovenia - Aerial view resort Lake Bled.

Slovenia

wellness retreat

Spain

Swedish flag hanging from the back of a ferry boat

Sweden

Hikers enjoying the hiking in Switzerland

Switzerland

Historic buildings in Kyiv, Ukraine

Ukraine

Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon, Bath, Avon & Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

United Kingdom

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Panoramic view of the city of San Sebastián from Mount Igeldo in the Basque Region

Karen Gershowitz

A Solo Trip to the Basque Region: Bilbao, San Sebastian and Biarritz

Giants Causeway Ireland tripod

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Carolyn Ray

Go Your Own Way: A Self-Guided Trip to Scotland and Ireland is Full of Magical Moments

cliffs of moher ireland and scotland webinar

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JourneyWoman Staff

JourneyWoman Webinar: How To Plan a Custom Trip to Ireland and Scotland With Brendan Vacations on October 8

View of the Edinburgh Castle from Calton Hill at sunset.

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JourneyWoman Staff

Where to Stay in Edinburgh, Scotland: Recommendations from Solo Women

View of Mt Etna near catania sicily from Taormina

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Carolyn Ray

Catania, Sicily, the Island of Dreams and Legends

Kim and I spotted drinking a South African chardonnay a decade ago in Michamvi, Zanzibar of all places–due to an extremely limited wine list of…one option!

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Jules Torti

The Black Fly in Our Chardonnay: Booze Around the World

Tanzila Khan overlooks the town of Berat in Albania

Tanzila Khan

Accessible Adventures in Albania: An Off-Season Road Trip is Full of Surprises

Diana Ballon with her bike on a cycling trip in Greece. Diana suggests cycling as active travel for women over 50.

Diana Ballon

Riding Solo: Active Travel for Women Over 50

Woman eating mussels at the food market on a food tour.

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JourneyWoman Staff

Will Travel for Food: Food Tours for Solo Women

Woman enjoying view on the Eiffel tower in Paris

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JourneyWoman Staff

Where to Stay in Paris: Recommendations From Solo Women

Edradour Distillery, the smallest traditional distillery in Scotland.

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Jules Torti

Finding Peace and Adventure in the Fable-like Town of Pitlochry, Scotland

woman holds cup of coffee or tea, standing on the balcony with Europe city street view in the morning

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30 of the Best Solo Travel Tips from Our Readers (May 2024)

hurtigruten northern lights

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Celebrate JourneyWoman’s 30th Anniversary on a Northern Lights Expedition Cruise with Hurtigruten in December 2024

Overlooking Gordes Village in the Luberon, Provence France

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Falling in Love with the Hilltop Villages of France’s Luberon… Again

Filisur Landwasser Viaduct, one of the iconic sights to see if you travel Switzerland by train

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Carolyn Ray

Sustainable Train Travel: A Breathtaking Journey Through the Swiss Alps

solo in switzerland boat

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Carolyn Ray

Solo in Switzerland’s Prettiest City: Lucerne is Full of Surprises

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