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Will Travel for Food: Food Tours for Solo Women
Not only do food tours give insight into a culture, they are a great way for solo women to connect with locals and other travellers.
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.
Journey to the Heart of Malaysia through its Breakfast Culture
Malaysia’s Breakfast Culture features staple foods beloved by all Malaysians, fostering unity and harmony within its multi-ethnic societies.
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Getting Naked In Japan: A Journey Out of My Comfort Zone
Adventure travel and cultural immersion teach valuable lessons in a women-only trip to lesser-travelled areas of Japan.
Solo Travel Tips for Japan for Women 50+
For your next trip to Japan, have a small change purse ready, practice bowing and other travel tips from women who have been there.
“Dust Child” by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai Tells Untold Stories of the Impact of the Vietnam War
Set in 1969 to the present day, Dust Child, by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai tells the story of four lives entwined forever by the Vietnam War.
Six Places for Women to Find Adventure in Perak and Beyond in Malaysia
With ancient rainforests, nature sanctuaries, and botanical gardens, Perak, Malaysia, offer many activities for adventurous women.
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!
Getting Naked (or Not) With Strangers: When and Where to Take Your Clothes Off in Asia
Sandra Phillips breaks down the etiquette of getting naked (or not!) during Asian wellness experiences in Japan, China, and Thailand.
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Safe and Affordable Countries for Senior Women to Travel Solo
We invited experienced female solo travellers over 50 to share their first-hand advice on safe and affordable countries for seniors.
What to Know for Your First Solo Trip to Kyoto, Japan
Practical tips on etiquette, safety and less-seen places in Kyoto, from Rebecca Copeland, author of the novel “The Kimono Tattoo”.
Travel to Japan with Rebecca Copeland’s Suspenseful Novel “The Kimono Tattoo”
Set in Kyoto, Japan, Rebecca Copeland’s thriller “The Kimono Tattoo” shows a deep reverence for Japanese culture.
Ethical Elephant Adventures in Laos
Sandy Biback recalls her experience walking with elephants at an ethical elephant sanctuary in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Where to Shop at Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market, the World’s Largest Market
Bangkok local Donna Campbell shares her best shopping tips for Chatuchak Market, the world’s largest market.
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.
Laura Maya’s Memoir “Tell Them My Name” Celebrates Curiosity and Exploration
Laura Maya’s new memoir, “Tell Them My Name”, takes us to Nepal to explore the beauty of our differences and the joy of exploration.
We Asked Women: “What’s Your Most Memorable Culinary Travel Experience?”
From Austria to Zanzibar and places in between, women share their most memorable culinary travel experiences.
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.
Set in Cambodia, “In the Shadow of the Banyan”, is a Novel of Hope and Resilience
Our June Book of the Month is Vaddey Ratner’s novel “In the Shadow of the Banyan”, a story of hope and resilience set in Cambodia.
JourneyWoman Readers Share Their Top Travel Tips for May 2022
JourneyWoman readers share their best travel tips for May 2022, from less-travelled places to technology tips.
Lessons from our Mothers: Karen’s Adventurous Spirit
Solo traveller Karen Barclay shares how she learned to embrace adventure and trust the universe at a young age, inspiring her lifelong travels to Africa, Indonesia and places in between.
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.
Cambodian Author Loung Ung: A Call to Action For Women
Meet Loung Ung, a life-long activist, solo traveller, and author of ‘First They Killed My Father, a 2017 movie directed by Angelina Jolie.
