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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Avalon Waterways Focuses on Solo Women With New River Cruises in Portugal and France in 2025
With no single supplement, Panorama suites and new, active itineraries, Avalon Waterways CEO Pam Hoffee hopes more women will travel solo.
JourneyWoman Webinar: Travel to France and Italy With Best-Selling Authors on March 26
Learn how you can travel to France and Italy with best-selling authors on this special webinar presented by Absolutely Southern France.
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!
Literary Adventures: Travel in France and Italy With Best-Selling Authors
Loved the book? Now you can join a trip with best-selling authors to France and Italy, curated by Absolutely Southern France.
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.
More Stories From France to Inspire You
JourneyWoman Webinar: Travel to France and Italy With Best-Selling Authors on March 26
Learn how you can travel to France and Italy with best-selling authors on this special webinar presented by Absolutely Southern France.
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!
Literary Adventures: Travel in France and Italy With Best-Selling Authors
Loved the book? Now you can join a trip with best-selling authors to France and Italy, curated by Absolutely Southern France.
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.
A Stroll Through Five Glorious Gardens in France
Five spectacular gardens in France, including Versailles, the Monet Gardens at Giverny, and Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in southern France.
Hidden Gems in France for Solo Women
Why not consider a shoulder-season visit to Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (the Most Beautiful Villages of France), away from the crowds?
Ten Great Books Set in The Mediterranean
These ten books set in the Mediterranean will have you planning travels to less-travelled islands like Alba, Crete and Sardinia in no time!
How Women Can Save Money In Paris
Six ways you can reduce costs and save money when visiting Paris, including transportation, accommodation and more.
Five Superb Day Trips from Paris by Train
These five day trips from Paris by train will whisk you away for a day of discovery, each into a different universe.
Wellness Travel in 2023: The Divine Destination Collection Expands Spiritual Travel to the South of France
The Divine Destinations Collection has expanded its spiritual retreats for women to the South of France in June 2023.
‘Not-to-be-Missed’ Travel Tips to Explore Paris Like a Local
Paris local Doni Belau shares her very own ‘not-to-be-missed’ list for women and some common mistakes made by first-time solo travellers.
Five Best Shoulder Season Destinations Recommended by Solo Women
Five shoulder season travel destinations recommended by women that offer lower costs, less crowds, and unique experiences.
Textile Travel: Five Places to See Stunning Artisan Crafts in India and Europe
Textiles expert Isabelle Fish shares some of her favorite destinations from her travels in Canada, India, Italy, the UK and France.
JourneyWoman Readers Share Their Top Travel Tips for May 2022
JourneyWoman readers share their best travel tips for May 2022, from less-travelled places to technology tips.
The Best Culinary Travel Experiences, Recommended by our Women’s Tour Operators
We asked some of our JourneyWoman women’s tour partners, who are experts in local cuisine, to share their best culinary travel experiences.
