On the wine-producing island of Mallorca, Spain, entrepreneur Virginia Pones is bringing an abandoned quarry back to life as a winery, reviving her husband’s family business.
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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.
Finding Peace and Adventure in the Fable-like Town of Pitlochry, Scotland
With hiking trails that snake around in scenic spaghetti strands, the charming town of Pitlochry, Scotland has more urban walks, gardens, bookstores, pubs and sweet cafes than you’ll have an appetite for.
30 of the Best Solo Travel Tips from Our Readers (May 2024)
JourneyWoman readers share their best travel tips from May 2024, including packing, safety and inspiring places to visit as a 50+ woman.
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Celebrate JourneyWoman’s 30th Anniversary on a Northern Lights Expedition Cruise with Hurtigruten in December 2024
Celebrate JourneyWoman’s 30th anniversary on a Northern Lights expedition cruise in Norway with Hurtigruten in December 2024. Prices discounted until July 15.
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.
Sustainable Train Travel: A Breathtaking Journey Through the Swiss Alps
On Trafalgar Travel’s first ‘Swisstainable’ train tour, women can experience Switzerland’s most iconic train journeys and travel sustainably.
Solo in Switzerland’s Prettiest City: Lucerne is Full of Surprises
Not only is Lucerne the prettiest city in Switzerland, it’s a safe, welcoming place for a solo getaway in Europe.
Thinking About Train Travel? Expert Tips from the Man in Seat 61
Train travel tips and advice from Mark Smith, the Man in Seat 61, to plan and prepare for train travel just about anywhere.
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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Best Tips From JourneyWoman Readers From March 2023
Our monthly curated list of solo travel tips submitted by JourneyWoman readers, featuring packing, accessibility, safety tips and advice.
Where to Stay in Dublin, Ireland: Recommendations From Solo Women
JourneyWoman readers share their tips on where to stay in Dublin, Ireland, including hotels, hostels, B&Bs, and more.
Seville, Spain in the Off-Season: Seven Things to Do
Seven things for women to do in Seville in the off season, when cooler temperatures and less crowds will make you want to return again
Are Cork’s Top Tourist Attractions Worth the Hype?
Guest writer Kaelie Piscitello shares why Cork, Ireland is a city full of surprises that offer different experiences at every turn.
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.
Weekend in Bath: The Perfect Getaway for First-Time Solo Travellers
With its Georgian architecture, thermal spas and lush gardens, Bath, UK is the perfect getaway for solo women seeking ‘me’ time.
Jewel or Rebel? Bristol Thrives with Creative Energy
Creative, fiercely independent and constantly evolving, Bristol is an appealing and intriguing destination for art and history lovers.
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.
Seven Travel Experiences That Made 2022 My Most Memorable Year Yet
In 2022, JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray travelled to 17 countries, showing what’s possible when you say yes and trust the universe.
The JourneyWoman Book Club Travels to Ukraine With Erin Litteken’s “The Memory Keeper of Kyiv”
JourneyWoman readers have chosen Erin Litteken’s “The Memory Keeper of Kyiv”, set in Ukraine, as our January 2023 Book of the Month.
Seven Iconic European Christmas Markets Solo Women Love
There’s nothing like Christmas Markets in iconic European cities like Prague, Munich, Vienna and Regensburg to help us feel festive.
Dreaming of Ireland: A Solo Traveller’s Adventures in the Emerald Isle
Adventure awaits in Ireland, when solo traveller Sue Janzen joins a group tour to discover Ireland’s pubs, distilleries and libraries. (Sponsored)
Less-Travelled Places: The Undiscovered Town of La Herradura in Southern Spain
The undiscovered town of La Herradura, near Malaga in Southern Spain, is central enough to visit the Alhambra and other historic sites.
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.
12 Countries Women Solo Travelers Want to Visit in 2023
When it comes to 2023 travel, 12 countries top the list for solo women over 50, according to our latest survey results.
