On the wine-producing island of Mallorca, Spain, entrepreneur Virginia Pones is bringing an abandoned quarry back to life as a winery, reviving her husband’s family business.
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G Adventures Expands Itineraries for Older Women on 2025 Classic, Dr. Jane Goodall Collection and Geluxe Trips
G Adventures is expanding its range of adventure trips for older women, focusing on affordability, longer stays and unique accommodations.
A Solo Trip to the Basque Region: Bilbao, San Sebastian and Biarritz
The Basque region, straddling northern Spain and southern France, is an area often forgotten by travellers to Spain, but from the moment I arrived I fell in love with its cultural richness, natural beauty, and food.
Go Your Own Way: A Self-Guided Trip to Scotland and Ireland is Full of Magical Moments
If the thought of following a tour guide on a structured itinerary isn’t your style, a self-guided trip might be the perfect solution for independent women travellers.
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JourneyWoman Webinar: How To Plan a Custom Trip to Ireland and Scotland With Brendan Vacations on October 8
Join our webinar on October 8 with Ireland and Scotland experts Brendan Vacations to find out how to design your own custom trip.
Where to Stay in Edinburgh, Scotland: Recommendations from Solo Women
Women share their top choices on where to stay in Edinburgh, Scotland, including hotels, hostels, and affordable options across the city.
Catania, Sicily, the Island of Dreams and Legends
Catania, Sicily offers rocky volcanic coastlines, where treasures of the ancient world sit next to Baroque monuments and charming villages.
The Black Fly in Our Chardonnay: Booze Around the World
Jules Torti and her wife Kim have been on countless adventures in search of booze around the world, from moonshine to craft beers and more!
Accessible Adventures in Albania: An Off-Season Road Trip is Full of Surprises
A off-season road trip through the southern part of Albania showcases stunning coastal villages, ancient ruins, and picturesque landscapes
Riding Solo: Active Travel for Women Over 50
For women over 50 who want to stay active while travelling, group cycling trips offer a way to make connections while seeing the world.
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Catania, Sicily, the Island of Dreams and Legends
Catania, Sicily offers rocky volcanic coastlines, where treasures of the ancient world sit next to Baroque monuments and charming villages.
The Black Fly in Our Chardonnay: Booze Around the World
Jules Torti and her wife Kim have been on countless adventures in search of booze around the world, from moonshine to craft beers and more!
Accessible Adventures in Albania: An Off-Season Road Trip is Full of Surprises
A off-season road trip through the southern part of Albania showcases stunning coastal villages, ancient ruins, and picturesque landscapes
Riding Solo: Active Travel for Women Over 50
For women over 50 who want to stay active while travelling, group cycling trips offer a way to make connections while seeing the world.
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.
Where to Stay in Paris: Recommendations From Solo Women
Women share their top choices on where to stay in Paris, France, including hotels, hostels, and affordable options across the city.
Finding Peace and Adventure in the Fable-like Town of Pitlochry, Scotland
With hiking trails that snake around in scenic spaghetti strands, the charming town of Pitlochry, Scotland has more urban walks, gardens, bookstores, pubs and sweet cafes than you’ll have an appetite for.
30 of the Best Solo Travel Tips from Our Readers (May 2024)
JourneyWoman readers share their best travel tips from May 2024, including packing, safety and inspiring places to visit as a 50+ woman.
Celebrate JourneyWoman’s 30th Anniversary on a Northern Lights Expedition Cruise with Hurtigruten in December 2024
Celebrate JourneyWoman’s 30th anniversary on a Northern Lights expedition cruise in Norway with Hurtigruten in December 2024. Prices discounted until July 15.
Falling in Love with the Hilltop Villages of France’s Luberon… Again
On a small group women’s trip in the Luberon, France, we connect around art, food, sustainability, and the sheer natural beauty of Provence.
Sustainable Train Travel: A Breathtaking Journey Through the Swiss Alps
On Trafalgar Travel’s first ‘Swisstainable’ train tour, women can experience Switzerland’s most iconic train journeys and travel sustainably.
Solo in Switzerland’s Prettiest City: Lucerne is Full of Surprises
Not only is Lucerne the prettiest city in Switzerland, it’s a safe, welcoming place for a solo getaway in Europe.
Thinking About Train Travel? Expert Tips from the Man in Seat 61
Train travel tips and advice from Mark Smith, the Man in Seat 61, to plan and prepare for train travel just about anywhere.
Remembering the 80th Anniversary of D-Day on the Beaches of Normandy
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we pay tribute to the men and women who gave their lives so that we could be free.
Seduced by Sicily: How Palermo Captured my Heart
With Middle Eastern, North African, Spanish, Greek and Italian influences, Palermo, Sicily, is one of those places that captures your heart.