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Destinations

Holy Week in Spain: Visiting Seville and Barcelona During Semana Santa

Celebrated since the 16th century, Holy Week in Spain is one of the world’s must-see sights, reminding us about community and faith.

Latest Stories From Destinations

Scotland’s Hidden Gems: Travel to Dornoch, Scotland With Cynthia Dale

by Kathy Buckworth | Mar 13, 2024

Television and theatre star Cynthia Dale shares her hometown travel tips for Dornoch, Scotland, with hidden gems for women over 50 to explore.

Meeting a Legendary Heroine, Elder Tshaukuesh Elizabeth Penashue, in the Big Land—Labrador, Canada

by Sandra Phinney | Mar 5, 2024

Sandra Phinney recounts her experience with Tshaukuesh Elder Elizabeth Penashue while learning about the land in Labrador, Canada.

Navigating Doha and Qatar Airways: A Wheelchair User’s Accessible Travel Adventure

by Tanzila Khan | Feb 27, 2024

Is Doha accessible to wheelchair users? Tanzila Khan finds that a 15-hour stopover becomes a memorable adventure, leaving behind a trail of empowerment and advocacy.

Canterbury for the Curious: Martyrs, Miracles and Myths

by Carolyn Ray | Feb 26, 2024

With its ancient history and famous Cathedral, Canterbury, in Kent, has inspired pilgrimages, myths and stories for centuries.

Canada’s Hidden Gems: Travel to Sidney-by-the-Sea, B.C. With Erin Davis

by Kathy Buckworth | Feb 26, 2024

Canadian media personality Erin Davis calls her new hometown Sidney-by-the-Sea, B.C., “a sea change” from her Toronto life.

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by JourneyWoman Staff | Feb 23, 2024

Exclusive travel deals to help women over 50 travel in 2024 (Sponsored) Whether you're wanting to hike the Camino, explore the treasures of Europe, or looking to enjoy some well-earned relaxtion in the sun, discover these amazing travel deals and discounts direct...

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Secrets of Stratford, Ontario for Solo Women: More than Shakespeare

by Carolyn Ray | Aug 21, 2023

A quick trip from Toronto, Stratford, Ontario is a welcoming place for a solo getaway for women who enjoy arts and culinary experiences.

New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula is a Cyclist’s Dream

by Pat Lee | Aug 21, 2023

Located in New Brunswick, the stunning Acadian Peninsula Veloroute is a network of 14 cycling circuits perfect for a three-day trek.

Sarah Winman’s “Still Life”: A Love Letter to Florence, Italy

by Sally Jane Smith | Aug 2, 2023

Sarah Winman’s captivating novel “Still Life”, set in Florence, Italy, brings the magic of chance encounters and kindred spirits to life.

The July Project: Learning About Slow Travel at Home in Nova Scotia

by Sandra Phinney | Aug 1, 2023

For the past eight years, Sandra Phinney has been thinking about—and trying to put into practice—what she’s learned about slow travel at home.

Best Tips From JourneyWoman Readers From July 2023

by Marion Broverman | Aug 1, 2023

JourneyWoman readers share their best solo travel tips from the month of July, with packing and money-saving tips, and new visa requirements.

Accessible or Not? Tallinn, Estonia on Two Wheels

by Tanzila Khan | Aug 1, 2023

Accessible solo travel writer Tanzila Khan explores the medieval city of Tallinn, Estonia, and lets the city guide her.

Africa’s Secret Places: Less-Travelled Destinations for Solo Women

by Rupi Mangat | Aug 1, 2023

With 54 sovereign countries, the African continent offers solo women vibrant communities, a range of wildlife and diverse cultures.

July’s Best Solo Travel Deals for Women

by JourneyWoman Staff | Jul 25, 2023

July’s featured solo travel deals for adventurous women from women-owned businesses in our Women’s Travel Directory. (Sponsored)

Hidden Gems in France for Solo Women

by Diana Eden | Jul 24, 2023

Why not consider a shoulder-season visit to Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (the Most Beautiful Villages of France), away from the crowds?

Female Solo Travel: 10 Books to Inspire Your Next Adventure

by Tina Hartas | Jul 15, 2023

Ten books by women that will have you planning your next solo adventures, from Dervla Murphy to Cheryl Strayed.

Getting Real About Spain’s Camino with Jane Christmas and “What the Psychic Told The Pilgrim”

by Carolyn Ray | Jul 5, 2023

Jane Christmas’s funny memoir of her 780-kilometre trek across Spain on the Camino de Santiago to celebrate her 50th birthday and midlife.

Where To Go in 2023: Travel Experts Share Hidden Gems in Canada

by Carolyn Ray | Jul 3, 2023

Travel industry experts share 15 hidden gems in Canada, including small towns, provincial parks and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

How a Transformational Retreat Kickstarted my Midlife Reinvention

by Carolyn Ray | Jul 2, 2023

For women in midlife, a transformational retreat can be an empowering, life-altering experience, as Carolyn Ray discovers at Le Monastère des Augustines in Quebec City.

The Joys of Being Stranded — More Than Once—in Labrador

by Sandra Phinney | Jun 28, 2023

You might wonder what there to do in a tiny community of about 300 people in Rigolet, the oldest Intuit community in Labrador. Plenty, as it turns out.