For our 30th anniversary, JourneyWoman reveals 30 less-travelled places for women in 2024, according to our writers and travel experts.
30 Less-Travelled Places for Women in 2024
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Guide to Women’s Travel In
Middle East
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 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.
Accessible Istanbul: A Wheelchair Wanderer’s Stopover
As a solo traveler in a wheelchair, Tanzila Khan discovers that Istanbul is a true testament to inclusivity, with many attractions and public spaces designed to accommodate everyone.
Female Solo Travel: 10 Books to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Ten books by women that will have you planning your next solo adventures, from Dervla Murphy to Cheryl Strayed.
Looking for a Woman-Friendly Tour in the Middle East?
More Stories From Middle East to Inspire You
Women in Travel: How Women in Israel Are Changing Communities
Meet inspiring, independent women in the Galilee striving to strengthen their communities and empower women. (Sponsored)
Five Inspiring Books Set in the Middle East
TripFiction’s Tina Hartas recommends five books set in the Middle East, a region overflowing with history, beauty and culture.
We Asked Women: “What’s Your Most Memorable Culinary Travel Experience?”
From Austria to Zanzibar and places in between, women share their most memorable culinary travel experiences.
JourneyWoman Readers Share Their Top Travel Tips for May 2022
JourneyWoman readers share their best travel tips for May 2022, from less-travelled places to technology tips.
Mother-Daughter Misadventures: Stranded in Safed, Israel
In this lighthearted mother-daughter misadventure, guest wrier Jessica Heriot shares her story of getting stranded in Safed, Israel with her daughter Anita.
20 Less-Travelled Places For Women Over 50 to Explore
Get your map out and explore these 20 less-travelled places, based on recommendations from our readers and the JourneyWoman Women’s Advisory Council.
Five Memorable Places to Ring in New Year’s Eve
Wondering where to celebrate New Year’s Eve? From El Fin del Mundo in Argentina to Europe’s oldest city, here are five places to consider.
8 Unique Places to Stay, From Treehouses to Desert Tents
Eight women travellers share the most unique places to stay they’ve ever booked in far-flung destinations around the world.
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.
23 Women Whose Travel Memoirs Will Inspire Your Next Journey
There is no shortage of incredible travel memoirs written by women. Here are 23 of our favourite authors, as recommended by our readers.
“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.
Bike The Silk Route in Kate Harris’ Memoir “Lands of Lost Borders”
Kate Harris’ memoir ‘Lands of Lost Borders: Out of Bounds on the Silk Road’, follows Marco Polo’s journey across Asia.
Kate Pullinger’s Historical Fiction Novel: “Mistress of Nothing” Takes us to Lady Duff Gordon’s Egypt
The JourneyWoman Book Club sets sail to Egypt in the late 1800s with the award-winning ‘Mistress of Nothing’ by Kate Pullinger.
Destination Morocco – 6 Safety Tips for Mature Women Travelling in Muslim Countries
Contributing writer Diana Eden shares safety tips gleaned from her travels through Morocco with her sister – two Canadians in their 70s who chose to stay in the peaceful oasis of riads as balm to the heat and chaos of a dazzlingly country always in motion.
Christine Osbourne’s Fearless Memoir “Travels with My Hat” Takes you on a Solo Tour of the Middle East
Beloved by solo travellers, ‘Travels with My Hat: A Lifetime on the Road,’ by Australian Christine Osborne, is an incredible story of a fearless, brave woman, who travelled to remote areas of Ethiopia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iraq, Pakistan, and Morocco at a time well before the Internet, travel guides and mass tourism.
“Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” – Wendell Berry.
