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The Black Fly in Our Chardonnay: Booze Around the World

by Jules Torti | Aug 23, 2024

Jules Torti and her wife Kim have been on countless adventures in search of booze around the world, from moonshine to craft beers and more!

Sisterhood, Love, Connection, and Joy: A Transformative Journey Through the Ancient Wonders of Egypt

by Dawn Booker | Jan 29, 2024

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

by Carolyn Ray | Dec 8, 2023

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

by Rupi Mangat | Dec 2, 2023

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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The Hotlist: 12 of the Coolest Small Group Tours for Women in 2024 From our Women’s Travel Directory

by Carolyn Ray | Dec 1, 2023

From Cuba to Mongolia, these unique small group tours from our Women’s Travel Directory will connect you with people, places and wildlife.

“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet: A New Travel Guide for Garden Lovers

by Carolyn Ray | Nov 14, 2023

“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet takes readers on a journey to some of the world’s most uplifting gardens.

Highlights From 21 Epic Days on a Swan Hellenic Expedition Cruise: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti and Socotra

by Carolyn Ray | Nov 3, 2023

Highlights from 21 days of adventure on Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana expedition cruise ship, in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti and Socotra.

A Brave New World of Expedition Cruising to the Middle East and Africa

by Carolyn Ray | Nov 3, 2023

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.

With the War in Israel, Where is it Safe to Travel Right Now?

by Carolyn Ray | Oct 14, 2023

With the war in Israel, should we travel to Egypt and Jordan? How to stay safe and alternatives to travel in other regions around the world.

Kenyan Photographer Martha Mutiso Captures Mothers in the Wild

by Rupi Mangat | Oct 5, 2023

Kenyan photographer Martha Mutiso captures tender moments of Africa’s magnificent wildlife, celebrating mothers in all their forms.

More Stories From Africa to Inspire You

Christine Osborne’s Fearless Memoir “Travels with My Hat” Takes you on a Solo Tour of the Middle East

by JourneyWoman Staff | Sep 30, 2020

Travels with My Hat: A Lifetime on the Road is Christine Osborne’s fearless memoir of her solo travels to the Middle East and Africa.

What a Service Trip to Kenya Taught me About Life

by Carolyn Ray | May 7, 2020

It’s August 2018, and I’m on a WE service trip in Kenya with my daughter, Alyx. I thought it would prepare her for life. Never did I imagine the impact it would have on me.

Fun on the road: The play-filled moments that make solo travellers feel alive

by Amanda Burgess | Feb 10, 2020

Whether you’re traveling solo or with others, there are those moments while traveling where you become fully, viscerally aware of how much fun you’re having.

Discovering the Musée Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech, Morocco

by Guest Writer | Feb 9, 2020

Morocco is a banquet of colour, and the Museé Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech is a vibrant example of the city’s best blues.

How has solo travel transformed you? We ask, you share.

by Amanda Burgess | Dec 2, 2019

This holiday season, we asked you, our Journeywomen sisters, to tell us about the times when you’ve felt transformed during solo travel. And oh my, did you deliver. We are proud to share your stories

Travel Ethiopia: Intuition-Led Exploring

by Amanda Burgess | Oct 3, 2019

You know those pivotal moments when you explore a new place and a little voice inside you whispers "go down that alley" or "what is that – go find out"? or "you need to do this"? We don't always listen to that voice. We don't always trust our intuition. But when we...