Last updated on January 7th, 2023
JourneyWoman’s Guide to Solo Travel in the
Middle East
Best Places for Women 50+
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Women’s Travel Tip: Turkey for Two!
JourneyWoman Donna travelled Turkey with her daughter – they went without a group and without a plan. Find out why they think you should too!
She Dresses Smart in Iran anything goes under her coat…
Before visiting Iran, I did my culturally correct clothing research and found out about the chador, the “traditional” Iranian dress for women
20 Things Women Should Know Before Visiting Jordan…
Brianne travelled to Jordan and shares of her observations to help other women planning to travel to this part of the world.
20 Things Women Should Know Before Visiting Istanbul…
Sally Peabody specializes in advising independent travellers on how to craft memorable trips on and off the beaten path, and here she shares her knowledge of Istanbul.
What to Wear In Turkey
JourneyWomen planning to travel to Turkey may want to keep the following information in mind in order to avoid problems and to increase their enjoyment.
What to Wear in The Middle East
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to the Middle East.
What to Wear in Jordan
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Jordan.
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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.
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.
Virtual Tours that Stimulate the Senses
Although there is no substitute for actually being in a place, these guided virtual tours may be the next best thing in our time of isolation. Google Maps has compiled treks and trips from around the globe to stimulate your senses.
What it’s Like to Travel as a Solo Woman in Afghanistan
Alex Reynolds is an American JourneyWoman who has scrambled up dusty fortresses in Afghanistan, watched gods dance in South India, followed spirit dogs through the Caucasus mountains, and smoked with shamans in Pakistan. Her travel blog, Lost With Purpose, serves as a guide to help others do the same.
Shopping and Noshing in Tel Aviv…
Guided by friend Sunny Holtzman, Evelyn Hannon spends four days in Tel Aviv hunting the best shopping and restaurants that women travellers would enjoy.
– Wendell Berry.
