Last updated on January 7th, 2023
JourneyWoman’s Guide to Solo Travel in
Europe
Featured Editorial

Five Superb Day Trips from Paris by Train
These five day trips from Paris by train will whisk you away for a day of discovery, each into a different universe.

Dreaming of Ireland: A Solo Traveller’s Adventures in the Emerald Isle
Adventure awaits in Ireland, when solo traveller Sue Janzen joins a group tour to discover Ireland’s pubs, distilleries and libraries. (Sponsored)

Solo Travel Over 50: Discovering the Magic of a Group Tour In Ireland
When our Women over 50 writer Sue Janzen travels to ireland on a group tour, she discovers landscapes, legends and laughter. (Sponsored)

“The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” Affirms the Nourishing Power of Books
Our October book of the month explores the little-known history of the German occupation of Guernsey and affirms the power of the written word.
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Travel Tips

My Camino de Santiago Packing List: What’s in my Backpack
Take a peek into my backpack with my Camino de Santiago packing list, filled with everything you need to get ready for your pilgrimage.

The Best Culinary Travel Experiences, Recommended by our Women’s Tour Operators
We asked some of our JourneyWoman women’s tour partners, who are experts in local cuisine, to share their best culinary travel experiences.

Tips to Travel Spain Like a Local: What to Know Before You Go
Guest contributor Regina Winkle-Bryan, Founder, Bold Spirit Travel, shares her top travel tips to help you sip, tip and explore Spain like a local. (Sponsored)

The Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Recommended by Women
The top 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites that women say should be on every solo traveller’s must-experience list.

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.

Travelling with Chronic Pain in Iceland: Tips to Stay Adventurous
Guest Writer Karen Gershowitz shares her story of traveling with chronic pain to Iceland, and shows us how it might slow you down, but doesn’t have to permanently ground you.
Featured Destinations

Seven Things a Woman Will Love in Florence
Evelyn Hannon shares seven tips on where to eat, stay and shop from her week-long stay in Florence, Italy.

She Loves Cinque Terre in Italy
Christy Kummer is a twenty-something Journeywoman and staffing coordinator living in Santa Cruz, California. Last year she travelled with four friends to Cinque Terre and offers this mini report on one of her favorite places in Italy.

Expert Tips for Women to Explore Lisbon, Europe’s Other ‘City of Light’
Expert recommendations for women to explore Lisbon, Portugal, home to an ever-emerging range of art and culture in Europe.

Top Lisbon Museums for Women to Explore
Contributing writer Sally Peabody shares her favorite Lisbon museums, including the Calouste Gulbenkian, National Museum of Azulejos, and the Casa Museu Medeiros e Almeida and newer contemporary museums.

Falling in Love with the South of France: Women’s Travel Tips from Author Patricia Sands
Best-selling author Patricia Sands shares her love for southern France and offers travel tips for women visiting the region.

Maria Finds Total Healing in Spanish Retreat
Looking for physical healing post knee surgery, Maria S. booked a wellness retreat – and walked away with a ‘prescription’ for a lifetime of health in mind, body and spirit.
– Wendell Berry.