Catania, Sicily offers rocky volcanic coastlines, where treasures of the ancient world sit next to Baroque monuments and charming villages.
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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!
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Scotland’s Hidden Gems: Travel to Dornoch, Scotland With Cynthia Dale
Television and theatre star Cynthia Dale shares her hometown travel tips for Dornoch, Scotland, with hidden gems for women over 50 to explore.
Canterbury for the Curious: Martyrs, Miracles and Myths
With its ancient history and famous Cathedral, Canterbury, in Kent, has inspired pilgrimages, myths and stories for centuries.
Exclusive Solo Travel Discounts From our Women’s Travel Directory Partners
Exclusive travel deals to help women over 50 travel in 2024 (Sponsored) Whether you're wanting to hike the Camino, explore the treasures of Europe, or looking to enjoy some well-earned relaxtion in the sun, discover these amazing travel deals and discounts direct...
JourneyWoman Webinar Series: Less-Travelled Europe With Experts
Join our February 27 webinar to learn more about where to go in Europe, featured on our “30 Less-Travelled Places for Women to Travel in 2024.”
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.
Rick Steves: How to Travel to Europe With Gusto in 2024
Rick Steves, America’s most well-known travel guru, says Europe is the springboard for global travel, and we’re kissing cheeks with gusto!
More Stories From Europe to Inspire You
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.
Let’s Travel to Portugal with “300 Days of Sun” by Deborah Lawrenson
History, mystery and romance: Deborah Lawrenson’s novel “300 Days of Sun” follows the stories of two women living in Portugal during very different times.
Ann Mah’s Suspenseful Novel “The Lost Vintage” Takes us to the Vineyards of France
Set in Burgandy, France, Ann Mah’s book The Lost Vintage explores past and present, love lost and secrets kept.
Get a Glimpse into Rural Life in Ireland With John McGahern’s Novel
Step into the slow, relaxing pace of Irish rural life with “By the Lake That They May Face the Rising Sun” by John McGahern.
Le Shopping Secrets of French Women
Isn’t it maddening how French women always look chic? Or how the French effortlessly produce delicious meals? Pas du tout! They simply know how to shop
Chris Stewart’s Memoir “Driving Over Lemons”: A Rugged, Enchanting Adventure in Southern Spain
The JourneyWoman Book Club explores Andalucia in southern Spain, reading Chris Stewart’s “Driving Over Lemons.”
A New Way to Travel With MS: Exploring Scandinavia on my Alinker
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2002, Elizabeth Jones uses an Alinker walking bike to travel to Denmark and Sweden.
The Beauty of Barging in Burgundy, France
Barge travel as all the makings of a female-friendly encounter. Evelyn Hannon writes about her experience cruising the waterways of Burgundy, France.
Tips to Create a Simple Spanish Lesson for your Kids
Caroline Fernandez shares an excellent tip for preparing children for travelling to a place where they’ll need key words in another language.
Fun on the road: The play-filled moments that make solo travellers feel alive
Whether you’re traveling solo or with others, there are those moments while traveling where you become fully, viscerally aware of how much fun you’re having.
Solo Travel Over 80: Women 85+ Share Their Travel Secrets
Three female solo travel trailblazers – all over the age of 85 – share their travel tales and sage advice for the next generation.
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.
How has solo travel transformed you? We ask, you share.
This holiday season, we asked you, our Journeywomen sisters, to tell us about the times when you’ve felt transformed during solo travel. And oh my, did you deliver. We are proud to share your stories
A (Plant-based) Taste of Sweden
Chef Doug McNish shares his top tip for adding global flavor to your holiday table.
A Taste of France, Canadianized
Restaurateur and chef Theresa Albert shares her top tips for adding global flavour to your holiday table with foie gras.
