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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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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“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.
Travel By Book: 12 Countries Solo Women Love
TripFiction’s Tina Hartas helps us travel by book to 12 countries that solo women plan to visit in 2023, from Africa to Peru.
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.
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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.
What to Wear in Japan
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Japan.
What to Wear in Singapore
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Singapore.
What to Wear in The Philippines
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Philippines.
Good Deeds Done by JourneyWoman Travellers
JourneyWoman readers tell us about the good deeds that they’ve done on the road.
In Indonesia, Only Westerners Carry Paper.
JourneyWoman Karen Slawner, a political science professor at the University of Toledo, talks the nitty-gritty about travelling in Indonesia.
What to Wear in Pakistan
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Pakistan.
What to Wear in Indonesia
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Indonesia.
What To Wear in India
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to India.
What to Wear in Burma
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Burma.
What to Wear in Bangladesh
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Bangladesh.
What to Wear in Bali
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Bali.
What to Wear in China
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to China.
What to Wear in Cambodia
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Cambodia.
What to wear in Sri Lanka
What to wear and how to pack when travelling to Sri Lanka.
