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The Widows of Malabar Hill, Based on the Story of India’s First Female Lawyer
Inspired in part by a real woman who became India’s first female lawyer, The Widows of Malabar Hill brings us to 1920s Bombay.
JourneyWoman Webinar: Less-Travelled India and Asia on August 27, 2024
Join our August 27 India and Asia webinar to learn more about lesser known places from experts in our JourneyWoman Women’s Travel Directory.
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!
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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.
“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet: A New Travel Guide for Garden Lovers
“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet takes readers on a journey to some of the world’s most uplifting gardens.
Discover the Wonders of Asia and India With These 10 Books
JourneyWoman travel book club partner TripFiction recommends 10 books to help solo women travelers discover the wonders of Asia.
Alka Joshi’s “The Henna Artist” Takes Us To 1950s Jaipur, India
Alka Joshi’s debut novel “The Henna Artist” brings 1950s Rajasthan to life with themes of freedom and independence that connect all women.
Textile Travel: Five Places to See Stunning Artisan Crafts in India and Europe
Textiles expert Isabelle Fish shares some of her favorite destinations from her travels in Canada, India, Italy, the UK and France.
20 Less-Travelled Places For Women Over 50 to Explore
Get your map out and explore these 20 less-travelled places, based on recommendations from our readers and the JourneyWoman Women’s Advisory Council.
More Stories From India to Inspire You
Discover the Wonders of Asia and India With These 10 Books
JourneyWoman travel book club partner TripFiction recommends 10 books to help solo women travelers discover the wonders of Asia.
Alka Joshi’s “The Henna Artist” Takes Us To 1950s Jaipur, India
Alka Joshi’s debut novel “The Henna Artist” brings 1950s Rajasthan to life with themes of freedom and independence that connect all women.
Textile Travel: Five Places to See Stunning Artisan Crafts in India and Europe
Textiles expert Isabelle Fish shares some of her favorite destinations from her travels in Canada, India, Italy, the UK and France.
20 Less-Travelled Places For Women Over 50 to Explore
Get your map out and explore these 20 less-travelled places, based on recommendations from our readers and the JourneyWoman Women’s Advisory Council.
Finding Your Purpose Through Volunteer Travel
The story of how a woman found her purpose and sense of belonging through volunteer travel with some of the world’s most marginalized humans.
8 Unique Places to Stay, From Treehouses to Desert Tents
Eight women travellers share the most unique places to stay they’ve ever booked in far-flung destinations around the world.
The Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Recommended by Women
The top 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites that women say should be on every solo traveller’s must-experience list.
23 Women Whose Travel Memoirs Will Inspire Your Next Journey
There is no shortage of incredible travel memoirs written by women. Here are 23 of our favourite authors, as recommended by our readers.
Places to Dream About: Top 10+ Reader Tips for May 2021
Our May travel tips include female-friendly advice to inspire future travel dreams to places like France, Ecuador, Japan and more!
The Ultimate Women’s Travel Movie List: 16+ Top Picks from JourneyWomen
Need a little pick-me-up? Here are 16 of the best travel movies recommended by JourneyWomen to fuel your wanderlust.
When Solo Travel Heals a Grieving Heart in Varanasi, India
Solo traveller Magali heals decades-old grief and changes her view of death and dying while exploring the funeral pyres of Varanasi, India.
It Takes a Village – An Inspirational Story of Rural India
The saying goes that “it takes a village” to raise a child. No one in rural India defines this saying more than former village chief Shyam Sundar Paliwal, who plants 111 trees for every girl born in his village. Bonnie Hinschberger shares her experiences visiting this tiny village in Piplantri, between Deogarh and Udaipur, in semi-arid Rajasthan.
10 Tips for Adventurous Women Travelling Solo in India
From attitude to how you dress, Mariellen Ward shares her top 10 culture, clothing, and safety tips for women travelling solo in India.
Shopping in India: Top 10 Things to Buy
India is a shopper’s paradise. You just can’t beat the combination India offers: an incredible variety of gorgeous items, most often hand-made, at temptingly low prices.
How to Avoid Delhi Belly: A Guide to Traveller’s Diarrhea
Expert tips for women to avoid Delhi Belly or traveller’s diarrhea from Dr. Mark Wise, a specialist in travel medicine.
