Last updated on August 16th, 2023
JourneyWoman’s Guide to Solo Travel in
Europe
Featured Editorial

Five Ways Women Can Change Travel for the Better in 2024
In a continuing series on how women can change travel through our own actions, our writers advocate for accessibility and flexibility.

JourneyWoman Webinar Series: What is Expedition Cruising (And Why is it so HOT Right Now?)
Is expedition cruising right for you? Join our free December 5 webinar with Swan Hellenic and find out about this hot trend for women.

Join our JourneyWoman Holiday Social on December 7, 2023
Join JourneyWoman readers from around the world on our annual holiday social, where we’ll share our plans for our 30th Anniversary in 2024.

Things She Loves: 2023 Black Friday Travel Deals for Women
Women-recommended Black Friday travel deals to make your 2024 travels even easier, curated from reader tips and our own experiences.
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Travel Tips

Highlights From 21 Epic Days on a Swan Hellenic Expedition Cruise: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti and Socotra
Highlights from 21 days of adventure on Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana expedition cruise ship, in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti and Socotra.

A Brave New World of Expedition Cruising to the Middle East and Africa
A 21-day expedition cruise from the Suez Canal to the Indian Ocean is an opportunity to see less-travelled places and embrace new adventures.

With “Nature Swagger”, Rue Mapp Writes a Love Letter to the Outdoors — And Invites Us to Find Joy in Nature
Outdoor Afro Founder and CEO Rue Mapp, winner of the 2023 JourneyWoman Award for lifetime achievement, talks about her hope for the future and her book, Nature Swagger.

Beer, Chocolate and Fries Anyone? Where and What to Eat in Flanders, Belgium
Discover what to eat in Flanders, Belgium with some of the world’s best beer, chocolate and fries. Dine, slurp and drown in butter, cream and farm-fresh food.

Once-in-a-lifetime Travel Experiences with Girls’ Guide to the World
Don’t miss these once-in-a-life-time-travel experiences with Girls’ Guide to the World and experience the magic of travel in 2024. (Sponsored)



Can You Walk the Camino de Santiago Without a Phone: Hello, Anyone?
Once upon a time, not too long ago, pilgrims could walk the Camino de Santiago without a reservation and a phone. But is it possible now?



Lisa See’s “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women” Celebrates the Bonds Between Women
Meet bestselling author Lisa See, Author, “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women”, at our November 15 Book Club.



Why Travel on a Small Ship: Sustainability, Service and Less-Travelled Places Top My List
For women, the benefits of small ship travel include sustainability, access to less-travelled places and a more personalized experience that includes safety and hygiene.



How to Stay Safe When You Travel: Introducing our New Cybersecurity Course for Women
To help increase awareness of online safety before, during and after travel, JourneyWoman has introduced a new cybersecurity course with digital safety expert Paige Hanson, just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October).



No Single Supplement on Selected 2023-24 Antarctica Sailings with Swan Hellenic
Swan Hellenic announces exclusive no single supplement travel deals on selected Antarctica expedition sailings.



The Galapagos Islands: Protecting Ecuador’s “Living Laboratory of Evolution”
A small ship expedition to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands is an opportunity to witness some of the world’s most spectacular wildlife, while learning first-hand about evolution and adaptation.



Pink Dolphins, Piranhas and Parrots in Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest
In Ecuador’s Amazon, adventure awaits with pink dolphins, piranhas and tarantulas that blend into the night.
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Once-in-a-lifetime Travel Experiences with Girls’ Guide to the World
Don’t miss these once-in-a-life-time-travel experiences with Girls’ Guide to the World and experience the magic of travel in 2024. (Sponsored)



Can You Walk the Camino de Santiago Without a Phone: Hello, Anyone?
Once upon a time, not too long ago, pilgrims could walk the Camino de Santiago without a reservation and a phone. But is it possible now?



Lisa See’s “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women” Celebrates the Bonds Between Women
Meet bestselling author Lisa See, Author, “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women”, at our November 15 Book Club.



Why Travel on a Small Ship: Sustainability, Service and Less-Travelled Places Top My List
For women, the benefits of small ship travel include sustainability, access to less-travelled places and a more personalized experience that includes safety and hygiene.



How to Stay Safe When You Travel: Introducing our New Cybersecurity Course for Women
To help increase awareness of online safety before, during and after travel, JourneyWoman has introduced a new cybersecurity course with digital safety expert Paige Hanson, just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October).



No Single Supplement on Selected 2023-24 Antarctica Sailings with Swan Hellenic
Swan Hellenic announces exclusive no single supplement travel deals on selected Antarctica expedition sailings.



The Galapagos Islands: Protecting Ecuador’s “Living Laboratory of Evolution”
A small ship expedition to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands is an opportunity to witness some of the world’s most spectacular wildlife, while learning first-hand about evolution and adaptation.



Pink Dolphins, Piranhas and Parrots in Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest
In Ecuador’s Amazon, adventure awaits with pink dolphins, piranhas and tarantulas that blend into the night.


Introducing Kathy Buckworth and “My Grand Journey: Travel with Grandkids”
Grandmother of three Kathy Buckworth’s new column “My Grand Journey” explores tips and places for multi-generational travel with grandchildren.


With the War in Israel, Where is it Safe to Travel Right Now?
With the war in Israel, should we travel to Egypt and Jordan? How to stay safe and alternatives to travel in other regions around the world.


Pip William’s “The Dictionary of Lost Words” Shows How Language Shapes our World
Our October 2023 Book of the Month, “The Dictionary of Lost Words”, explores the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary and how words mean different things to men and women.


Kenyan Photographer Martha Mutiso Captures Mothers in the Wild
Kenyan photographer Martha Mutiso captures tender moments of Africa’s magnificent wildlife, celebrating mothers in all their forms.
– Wendell Berry.