Venice is not the most mobile-friendly city. Explore safely and in comfort with these Venice travel tips for women over 80.
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Sarah Winman’s “Still Life”: A Love Letter to Florence, Italy
Sarah Winman’s captivating novel “Still Life”, set in Florence, Italy, brings the magic of chance encounters and kindred spirits to life.
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!
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From Dubrovnik to Split, Four Places For Adventurous Solo Women to Discover in Croatia
Four places solo women shouldn’t miss along the Croatian coast, including Dubrovnik, Istria, Split, and the Islands of Hvar and Korčula.
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.
Tembi Locke’s Book “From Scratch”: A Memoir on Healing and Love Set in Sicily
Our December book club pick is Tembi Locke’s memoir, “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home”, about her transracial romance with her Italian husband and her grief after his untimely death.
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.
10 Books to Make You Fall in Love With Italy… Again
Tina Hartas fromTripFiction shares 10 books about Italy that will make you fall in love with this country all over again.
Five Stunning Less-Travelled Places for Adventurous Women to Explore
In an ongoing series, we round up five off-the-grid travel destinations every adventurous traveller should add to their must-see lists, as selected by JourneyWomen.
Falling in Love, Again: Reliving my Honeymoon Trip 25 Years Later
On the occasion of her 75th birthday and 25th wedding anniversary, Diana Eden retraced her honeymoon, falling in love with Italy and her husband all over again.
Seven Things Women Will Love About Florence, Italy
Planning a trip to Florence, Italy? We’ve curated seven things you’ll love including where to eat, stay and shop.
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.
Marlena de Blasi’s Memoir: “The Lady in the Palazzo: At Home in Umbria” Takes You to the Hilltop Village of Orvieto
Visits the ancient city of Orvieto in Italy’s Umbria region, with “The Lady in the Palazzo: At Home in Umbria.”
How to Discover the Real Venice: Travel Tips for Women
Five ways to travel well in Venice, from exploring lesser-known places and local markets to walking safely on its uneven streets.
Packing Tips for a Woman’s Trip to Italy
Susan Van Allen, author of ‘100 Places In Italy Every Woman Should Go‘ tells us what she puts in her suitcase when she sets out for Italy.
25 Things Women Should Know About Florence
American Journeywoman Rebecca Bricker shares her best tips and must-see attractions in Florence, Italy.
Experts Share Tips About Solo Travel in Italy With JourneyWoman
When I need travel advice I go to the experts I meet online. For this travel tip article, I consulted with females (and one delightful guy) on Twitter who have an Italian connection.
20 Things Women Should Know About Milan
Travel addict and social media enthusiast, Simon Falvo is an Italian travel writer sharing her wild journeys on her blog Wild About Travel. Here are her 20 things women should know about Milan.
