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Literary Adventures: Travel in France and Italy With Best-Selling Authors
Loved the book? Now you can join a trip with best-selling authors to France and Italy, curated by Absolutely Southern France.
Where to Eat in Florence, Italy, From a Culinary Expert
With thousands of restaurants in Florence, culinary tour entrepreneur Coral Sisk shares lesser-known places to enjoy in the off season.
Five Off-Season Day Trips from Florence, Including Cinque Terre, Siena, Pisa and Lucca
With less crowds and discounted prices, the low season is the perfect time to explore Cinque Terre, Siena, Pisa and Lucca.
Travelling in Florence, Italy in the Low Season
Thinking of visiting Florence in the winter? In the low season, Florence is full of beauty, found in its people and piazzas.
Going to Venice? Learn How to Row Like a Venetian!
Meet Jane Caporal of Row Venice, who is dedicated to preserving the ancient tradition of rowing with her all-woman company.
Looking for a Woman-Friendly Tour in Italy?
More Stories From Italy to Inspire You
Venice Travel Tips for Women Over 80
Venice is not the most mobile-friendly city. Explore safely and in comfort with these Venice travel tips for women over 80.
Sarah Winman’s “Still Life”: A Love Letter to Florence, Italy
Sarah Winman’s captivating novel “Still Life”, set in Florence, Italy, brings the magic of chance encounters and kindred spirits to life.
Best Tips From JourneyWoman Readers From July 2023
JourneyWoman readers share their best solo travel tips from the month of July, with packing and money-saving tips, and new visa requirements.
Ten Great Books Set in The Mediterranean
These ten books set in the Mediterranean will have you planning travels to less-travelled islands like Alba, Crete and Sardinia in no time!
Best Tips From JourneyWoman Readers From April 2023
April 2023’s best solo travel tips from JourneyWoman readers, sharing advice on packing tips, how to explore cities and safety.
Best Tips From JourneyWoman Readers From March 2023
Our monthly curated list of solo travel tips submitted by JourneyWoman readers, featuring packing, accessibility, safety tips and advice.
From Dubrovnik to Split, Four Places For Adventurous Solo Women to Discover in Croatia
Four places solo women shouldn’t miss along the Croatian coast, including Dubrovnik, Istria, Split, and the Islands of Hvar and Korčula.
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.
Textile Travel: Five Places to See Stunning Artisan Crafts in India and Europe
Textiles expert Isabelle Fish shares some of her favorite destinations from her travels in Canada, India, Italy, the UK and France.
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.
Tembi Locke’s Book “From Scratch”: A Memoir on Healing and Love Set in Sicily
Our December book club pick is Tembi Locke’s memoir, “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home”, about her transracial romance with her Italian husband and her grief after his untimely death.
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.
10 Books to Make You Fall in Love With Italy… Again
Tina Hartas from TripFiction shares 10 books about Italy that will make you fall in love with this country all over again.
Five Stunning Less-Travelled Places for Adventurous Women to Explore
In an ongoing series, we round up five off-the-grid travel destinations every adventurous traveller should add to their must-see lists, as selected by JourneyWomen.
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.
