When Michele McCarthy was widowed, she turned to solo travel as a way to reinvent herself as a cheetah crusader in Kenya.
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What My Epic Road Trip Across Southern Africa Taught Me
A road trip across the wilds of Southern Africa helps draw attention to the small things that might have been taken for granted in the past.
Hotels We’d Travel the World For, Just to Stay Again
Travel around the world with women-recommended places to stay that will take you to boutique hotels, guesthouses, retreats and more!
Sisterhood, Love, Connection, and Joy: A Transformative Journey Through the Ancient Wonders of Egypt
Egypt was a healing journey filled with beauty, culture, and sisterhood. Even in the face of loss, I was able to feel joy.
30 Less-Travelled Places for Women in 2024
For our 30th anniversary, JourneyWoman reveals 30 less-travelled places for women in 2024, according to our writers and travel experts.
Dr. Shirley Strum: Walking with Baboons in Kenya
Meet Dr. Shirley Strum, founder of Uaso Ngiro Baboon Project in Kenya, who has created baboon eco-tourism projects at Twala-Tenebo Cultural Village to employ women in Kenya.
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Insights into Kenya’s Endangered Cheetahs, From Mary Wykstra, founder of Action for Cheetahs
In Africa, the cheetah population is dwindling as they are captured as pets, killed over conflict and suffering from land use and climate change.
When and Where to go For Your First Safari in Africa
Expert advice on when and where to go to Africa, from Angola to Zimbabwe, from safari expert Leslie Nevison at Mama Tembo Tours. (sponsored).
Women in Travel: Gladys and the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda
Famed veterinarian Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka shares her journey with the mountain gorillas in Uganda and what makes them so special to her.
Women in Travel: A Q&A with Dr. Cynthia Moss, Amboseli National Park’s Elephant Doyenne in Kenya
Contributor Rupi Mangat interviews Dr Cynthia Moss, who has been studying the free-ranging elephants of Amboseli National Park since 1972.
Women in Travel: Meet Yumi Yamane, Leopard Researcher in Kenya
Leopard researcher Yumi Yamane has dedicated her life to understanding the behaviour of leopards in Nairobi, Kenya.
How to Plan Your Dream Safari in Tanzania
Safari travel tips to help you with booking, planning and packing for your first safar in in Tanzania, from expert Laura Simpson of Intent on Safari. (Sponsored)
Travel by Book to Tangier, Morocco with “Tangerine” by Christine Mangan
For our March 2023 book of the month, we return to Morocco, for a gripping psychological thriller set in 1950s Tangier.
Milestone Birthday: Celebrating My 50th With a Hot Air Balloon Safari in Namibia
Maria celebrates her 50th birthday with a hot air balloon safari in Namibia, a safe crash landing and champagne.
An Older Adventuress Eats Her Way Through Morocco on a Food Tour
Older adventuress Diana Eden joins Intrepid Travel on a 12-day food tour in Morocco, eating her way through Fes, Chefchaouen and Marrakesh.
Four African Women Whose Lives Have Been Transformed by Tourism
Profiling the aspirations for four women in Africa who are working behind the scenes in tourism, as witnessed by contributor Diana Eden.
12 Countries Women Solo Travelers Want to Visit in 2023
When it comes to 2023 travel, 12 countries top the list for solo women over 50, according to our latest survey results.
Coming Home: A Tanzanian Safari Experience
A safari in Tanzania is not just about the wildlife, but also about the people, who are the protectors of this ancient land where our ancestors once roamed.
Women in Travel: Carla Geyser, CEO, Blue Sky Expeditions Shares Her Journey
Carla Geyser, founder of Blue Sky Expeditions, reflects on how her journey in wildlife conservation and animal protection began.. (Sponsored)
Travel to Morocco With Vendela Vida’s “The Diver’s Clothes Lie Empty”
Set in Morocco, Vendela Vida’s novel “The Diver’s Clothes Lie Empty” features a solo traveller on her own journey to identity.
Africa for the Adventurous 80-Year Old Solo Woman? You can do it!
When you’re over 80, planning a 16-day African safari takes time, but it’s worth it, as Diana Eden, our women over 80 contributor advises.