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.
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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.
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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 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.
“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.
Lisa See’s “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women” Celebrates the Bonds Between Women
Meet bestselling author Lisa See, Author, “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women”, at our November 15 Book Club.
“Brightening My Corner”: Ruth Malloy’s Memoir Shares Dreams Fulfilled
Chinese-Canadian journalist Ruth Lor Malloy, 91, shares her life’s work to foster intercultural dialogue and justice for marginalized groups.
Female Solo Travel: 10 Books to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Ten books by women that will have you planning your next solo adventures, from Dervla Murphy to Cheryl Strayed.
More Stories From Asia to Inspire You
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.
Solo Travel Memoirs: Finding Healing and Stillness in Nepal
After a failed relationship that broke her heart and a fall that broke her jaw, a solo traveller seeks healing in Nepal.
How Women Find Healing and Renewal in Solo Travel
When faced with loss or grief, we intuitively turn to travel for wellness and healing, as shown in these inspirational stories of renewal.
Global Flavours – Travelling Through Cooking
The scents, the flavours, the textures of food are all time capsules that evoke memories of travel and spirit us away to another time and place
Women’s Travel Inspiration: Karen Discovers South Korea
Karen was 12 when her father came homunced that the family would be moving to South Korea for his job. A year later, Karen’s family was packed up and on their way.
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.
Homeless in Seoul: Finding a safe haven for solo female travellers
Sometimes, moments of mishaps and worry while traveling – the kind that force you to think outside of the box – create a steamer trunk full of memories. This is one of those times. I'm standing on Jong-ro in Seoul. It's 10:30 p.m. and I've made myself voluntarily...
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.
Mind Your Manners Around the World …
Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure it is more than important for guests to be culturally correct at the table. Here are sixteen tips to assist you in 16 different countries.
JourneyWoman Cooks Non-Swedish Meatballs in Japan
Doing the background research for an article on Japan, my favorite recipe called ‘Non-Swedish Meatballs’ suddenly popped into my mind. I thought… Why not?
She Learns to Cross Streets in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
On a recent trip to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) I departed drastically from my usual pattern. The bargains available in this city are fabulous and the locals are wonderfully adept at charming you out of your last U.S. dollar or Vietnamese dong.
25 Things Women Should Know Before Visiting Ubud, Bali
Local Amit Janco shares her top 25 travel tips for women to know before visiting Ubud, Bali, including where to stay and eat.
What to Wear in Malaysia
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Malaysia.
