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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.
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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.
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.
Confessions of a Wannabe Aurora Chaser: The Myths and Magic of the Northern Lights in Norway
Meet Hurtigruten’s Chief Aurora Chaser, Tom Kerss, who teaches wannabe aurora chasers how to experience the Northern Lights in Norway.
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!
More Stories From Europe to Inspire You
Places to Dream About: Top 10+ Reader Tips for May 2021
Our May travel tips include female-friendly advice to inspire future travel dreams to places like France, Ecuador, Japan and more!
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.
Travelling Solo 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 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.
Hiking Ireland’s Kerry Way Starts With the First Step
The Kerry Way is a 214-km circular hike that begins and ends in Killarney, Ireland and takes eight to 10 days to complete. Just the challenge guest writer Pandora Domeyko needed.
What to Wear in France
Members of the JourneyWoman community submit their tips and advice on how to dress when visiting France.
Travel to Córdoba, Spain With Joanna Glen’s Novel “All My Mothers”
Travel by book with Joanna Glen’s “All My Mothers” to Córdoba, Spain, which has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than anywhere in the world.
5 Places Locals Want to Keep a Secret: Women-Recommended Homestays
These women-recommended stays will help you live like a local in Hawaii, Morocco, Canada, Puerto Rico, Spain, and Amsterdam.
5 Museums You Won’t Want to Miss in London
Expert tips to explore five of London’s most well-known museums, including the Tate, Courtauld Gallery and National Gallery.
The Ultimate Women’s Travel Movie List: 16+ Top Picks from JourneyWomen
Need a little pick-me-up? Here are 16 of the best travel movies recommended by JourneyWomen to fuel your wanderlust.
Where to Eat and Stay For Your First Solo Trip to England
Need a nosh or a cuppa? JourneyWoman Joy shares her bangin’ tips on England’s best spots to stay, eat, and explore, including tours, pubs and afternoon tea. To help you talk like a local, she’s also compiled a handy guide to British slang – you’ll want to take a gander at this!
Expert Tips for Women to Explore Lisbon, Europe’s Other ‘City of Light’
Expert recommendations for women to explore Lisbon, Portugal, home to an ever-emerging range of art and culture in Europe.
Top Lisbon Museums for Women to Explore
Contributing writer Sally Peabody shares her favorite Lisbon museums, including the Calouste Gulbenkian, National Museum of Azulejos, and the Casa Museu Medeiros e Almeida and newer contemporary museums.
