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!
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Guide to Women’s Travel In
Europe
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.
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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.
Ostuni, Italy: Wanders in Puglia’s Magical ‘White City’ in the Off Season
Off-season adventures in the magical ‘white city’ of Ostuni, in Puglia, Italy, which overlooks the Adriatic Sea and olive farms.
Understanding French Culture Through Food: How to Find the Right Food Tour in Paris, France
In France or elsewhere, finding a good food tour introduces us to local cuisine, but also offers us a peek into the history.
Blissfully Lost in Lecce: A Baroque Jewel in Puglia, Italy
Called the ‘Florence of the South’, it’s easy to get lost in Lecce, Italy with its winding cobblestone streets, palazzos, archeological museums and Roman ruins.
Malta, the Fascinating Mediterranean Island You’ve Never Heard Of
There’s more than meets the eye in Malta, a Mediterranean island at the crossroads between Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Malta’s Megalithic Temples Make You Wonder: Did Giants Once Live Here?
Malta is home to seven megalithic temples, dating back over 5,000 years, which are among the world’s earliest free-standing stone buildings.
Solo Travel Deals: Save up to $4,000 With Trafalgar, Insight and Brendan Vacations
Book by May 30 with the Seasonal Travel Sale from our Women’s Travel Directory partners Trafalgar Travel, Insight Vacations and Brendan Vacations.
Holy Week in Spain: Visiting Seville and Barcelona During Semana Santa
Celebrated since the 16th century, Holy Week in Spain is one of the world’s must-see sights, reminding us about community and faith.
“Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” – Wendell Berry.
