Sarah O’Regan braves the elements in the Himalayas, finding sisterhood and tranquility with a social enterprise that empowers women.
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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.
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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.
Kuala Lumpur: Exploring the Vibrant Heart of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures, where you will find ancient rainforests, gorgeous beaches, urban sophistication, a wide variety of food choices, history and friendly people.
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 Hotlist: 12 of the Coolest Small Group Tours for Women in 2024 From our Women’s Travel Directory
From Cuba to Mongolia, these unique small group tours from our Women’s Travel Directory will connect you with people, places and wildlife.
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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.
Best Airports (and Hotels) for Layovers, Recommended by Solo Travellers
Women share their best airports for layovers, from Amsterdam to Vancouver, including food options, hotels, amenities and testing options.
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.
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.
Five Stunning Less-Travelled Places for Adventurous Women to Explore
In an ongoing series, we round up five off-the-grid travel destinations every adventurous traveller should add to their must-see lists, as selected by JourneyWomen.
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.
The Top Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences Every Woman Should Have, Including the Northern Lights, Camino de Santiago and More
The Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences every woman should have, including the Northern Lights, Camino de Santiago and more.
Women Share Their Best “Once-in-a-Lifetime” Solo Travel Experiences
Once-in-a-lifetime travel isn’t just about the destination, it’s about adventure, learning, and journeys of the soul.
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!
Chasing Adventure on Mount Everest After a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
How a multiple sclerosis diagnosis challenged solo female traveller Jennifer Haddow to change her life and trek to Mount Everest.
Walking With the Elephants in Cambodia: An Experience Not Soon Forgotten
Guest Writer Carol Moore-Ede shares her visit to the Elephant Valley Project, Cambodia’s original elephant sanctuary.
Bike The Silk Route in Kate Harris’ Memoir “Lands of Lost Borders”
Kate Harris’ memoir ‘Lands of Lost Borders: Out of Bounds on the Silk Road’, follows Marco Polo’s journey across Asia.
