Last updated on July 21st, 2022
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Journey to the Back Woods of Cape Cod in “The Paper Palace” by Miranda Cowley Heller
Set in the back woods of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Heller’s ‘The Paper Palace’ shares a story that unfolds over 24 hours and across 50 years.

Travel Over 80: Tips for Surviving a 4-Day New York Trip
Contributing Writer Diana Eden shares her top tips for surviving a four-day trip to New York City in your 80s (or any age – Diana has loads of energy).

Set Your Soul on Fire: A Woman’s Guide to the Northern Lights
Women share their once-in-a-lifetime stories of the Northern Lights, which inextricably connect us to the universe in a way that no other experience in the world can offer.

Resources for Travellers to Learn about Indigenous Tourism, Culture and History
Resources for women to learn about and support Indigenous tourism, history and culture, with tips on land acknowledgements, museums, books, documentaries and more.
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Travel Tips

Palm Springs Travel Tips from an Insider
Travel writer Kathy Condon shares her tips for enjoying Palm Springs like a local.

Women’s Travel Tip: Bike the San Antonio Greenway System
JW reader Patty recommends biking the San Antonio Greenway System and river trails in San Antonio, Texas.

100 Things to do in Puerto Rico Before You Die
Travel to Puerto Rico? Not with out Amy Gordon’s book – 100 Things to Do in Puerto Rico Before You Die. It comes JourneyWoman recommended!

10 Women’s Travel Tips for Puerto Rico
Carolyn Ray shares her Top 10 Tips for travellers visiting Puerto Rico from a month-long stay in 2020.

Women’s Travel Tip: Gluten free in SOHO
If you’re gluten-sensitive and visiting NYC, there’s no need to feel pangs of remorse over all the amazing Italian cuisine options!

Women’s Travel Tip: Discover Old Florida in Stuart
If you want a taste of the way Florida used to be, stop in Stuart, just north of Palm Beach.

Best Budget Greek Near the Airport in Atlanta, USA
“My favourite restaurant is a small Greek dive near the Atlanta airport, and I mean that word affectionately…”

Women’s Travel Tip: A New York Hostel with a Difference
“I love visiting New York City. This time I tried something I’d never done before, stayed in a women’s dormitory…”

Do You Have a Travel Tip to Share?
Please share one piece of advice that will help other members of our JourneyWoman community improve their travel plans.

Things Women Will Enjoy in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida offers women museums, shopping and activities for children.
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The Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Recommended by Women
With a whole world to explore, which UNESCO World Heritage Sites should be on every woman’s must-see list?

Best-Kept Secrets of Las Vegas for Women: Tips from a Local
Local Diana Eden shares her tips to experience Las Vegas beyond The Strip – hiking National Parks, picking apples in orchards, playing cowboy at the rodeo, restaurants that only locals know about, and more.

Best Trails in the US for Women Hikers
A quick-hit guide to the best US trails for women as selected by an all-woman panel of hiking experts.

Seeking Solace in the Healing Springs of New Mexico
How one woman went from rock bottom to the top, burned herself out, and found rejuvenation in the healing mineral springs of New Mexico.

Road Trip Oregon, Like a Local
Guest writer Regina Winkle-Bryan helps us plan a road trip in her home state, Oregon.

Kathleen Grissom’s Bestselling Novel “The Kitchen House” Introduces us to Plantation Life in Virginia
Kathleen Grissom’s bestselling book “The Kitchen House” Brings us to 1791 Plantation Life in Virginia.

Palm Springs, California: Myths Debunked
Travel writer and blogger Kathy Condon asks (and answers): “Why haven’t I planned a trip to Palm Springs?”

Volunteering With World Kitchen on a Farm in Puerto Rico
As JourneyWomen, we have an opportunity to create a positive impact in the world when we travel. Being in Puerto Rico post-Maria gave me the chance to do just that.

Strolling the Blue Cobbled Streets of San Juan
Journeywoman publisher Carolyn Ray learns about mixes history, culture, and cuisine as she explores the cobble-stoned streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Pride, Resilience & Community in Puerto Rico
From San Juan to Vieques to Ponce, Puerto Rico, I saw signs of pride, resilience and community.