A 21-day expedition cruise from the Suez Canal to the Indian Ocean is an opportunity to see less-travelled places and embrace new adventures.
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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
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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.
Adventures in Africa: Abseiling Sipi Falls in Eastern Uganda
Maria Kamau experiences the ultimate rush on a solo trip abseiling the incredible Sipi Falls in Eastern Uganda, Africa.
How to Pack and Prepare for an African Safari
Diana Eden, our stylish and adventurous women over 80 columnist, shares seven practical tips to prepare for her first African safari.
Seven Life-Changing Wildlife and Adventure Tours for Women
From the Antarctic to Costa Rica to South Africa, these wildlife tours offer women an opportunity for life-changing animal experiences.
Five Memorable Places to Ring in New Year’s Eve
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Travel to Tanzania With “Our House in Arusha,” a Memoir by Sara Tucker
Set in Tanzania, “Our House in Arusha” by Sara Tucker is part of our “Once-in-a-Lifetime’ book series including Africa, Spain and Antarctica.
Off-the-Beaten Path Travel Destinations: Places We Love
The JourneyWoman team selects their favourite off-the-beaten path travel destinations every woman should experience, from Ethiopia to Thailand.
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.