Croatia’s national obsession with food, adventure and the fusion of cultures make it a unique destination for solo women over 50.
Destinations – Europe
Why Iceland Should Be Your First Post-Pandemic Solo Trip
Three reasons why Reykjavik, Iceland should be your first post-pandemic solo trip, from guest writer Marisa Pooley.
A Story of Belonging and Identity: “The Island of Missing Trees” by Elif Shafak
Our Book of the Month: In “The Island of Missing Trees”, a magical book on belonging and identity, nature and renewal, Elif Shafak gives voice to a fig tree from Cyprus.
Six Books Written by Women Who Walked the Camino
Six books that might just inspire you to walk your own Camino, recommended by women who have done it.
Step Into a Timeless World in “A House in Corfu: A Family’s Sojourn in Greece” by Emma Tennant
In Emma Tennant’s memoir “A House in Corfu” we visit Greece and celebrate the joy of a timeless world, one of vine, olive and sea.
Less-Discovered Places for Women to Explore in Greece
When the unexpected happens in Greece, there are wonderful new adventures to be discovered in Crete, Ios, Naxos and Santorini.
Travelling with Chronic Pain in Iceland: Tips to Stay Adventurous
Guest Writer Karen Gershowitz shares her story of traveling with chronic pain to Iceland, and shows us how it might slow you down, but doesn’t have to permanently ground you.
Hiking Switzerland’s Gentle Jura Crest Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of the Swiss Alps
Guest writer Anna Hobbs shares her fulfilling experience hiking the Jura Crest Trail, the gentle long-distance hike in Switzerland, that runs parallel to the Swiss-French border.
Seven Things a Woman Will Love in Florence
Evelyn Hannon shares seven tips on where to eat, stay and shop from her week-long stay in Florence, Italy.
She Loves Cinque Terre in Italy
Christy Kummer is a twenty-something Journeywoman and staffing coordinator living in Santa Cruz, California. Last year she travelled with four friends to Cinque Terre and offers this mini report on one of her favorite places in Italy.
