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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!
Exclusive Solo Travel Discounts From our Women’s Travel Directory Partners
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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.
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“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet: A New Travel Guide for Garden Lovers
“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet takes readers on a journey to some of the world’s most uplifting gardens.
Can You Walk the Camino de Santiago Without a Phone: Hello, Anyone?
Once upon a time, not too long ago, pilgrims could walk the Camino de Santiago without a reservation and a phone. But is it possible now?
Maria Dueñas’ Wartime Spy Novel “The Time In Between” Travels Back to 1930s Tangiers
In Maria Duenas’ “The Time In Between”, we learn about the Spanish Civil War from the perspective of a seamstress turned skillful spy.
Early-Bird Solo Travel Discounts From Trafalgar and Insight Vacations for 2024
Make the most of these 2024 early-bird booking deals discount deals with Trafalgar Tours and Insight Vacations.
Getting Real About Spain’s Camino with Jane Christmas and “What the Psychic Told The Pilgrim”
Jane Christmas’s funny memoir of her 780-kilometre trek across Spain on the Camino de Santiago to celebrate her 50th birthday and midlife.
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!
More Stories From Spain to Inspire You
Following in Goya’s Footsteps: A Journey Through Zaragoza, Spain
Art lover Catherine Driver shares her secrets to discover Zaragoza, Spain, a less-travelled city with incredible historic sights and museums.
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.
Best Airports (and Hotels) for Layovers, Recommended by Solo Travellers
Women share their best airports for layovers, from Amsterdam to Vancouver, including food options, hotels, amenities and testing options.
Five Memorable Places to Ring in New Year’s Eve
Wondering where to celebrate New Year’s Eve? From El Fin del Mundo in Argentina to Europe’s oldest city, here are five places to consider.
8 Unique Places to Stay, From Treehouses to Desert Tents
Eight women travellers share the most unique places to stay they’ve ever booked in far-flung destinations around the world.
On Spain’s Camino de Santiago, Expect the Unexpected
Even the world’s most famous pilgrimage, Spain’s Camino de Santiago, has some surprises for experienced walker JourneyWoman Publisher Carolyn Ray.
Five Things I Learned on my First International Trip in Almost Two Years
Five lessons learned from my first international trip in two years, with tips on travel insurance, testing, mask etiquette and travel agents.
My Camino de Santiago Packing List: What’s in my Backpack
Take a peek into my backpack with my Camino de Santiago packing list, filled with everything you need to get ready for your pilgrimage.
Breaking Down the Stigma of Menstruation and Period Inequity
Period stigma exists: 500 million women and girls worldwide don’t have what they need to manage their periods safely and without shame.
Off-the-Beaten Path Travel Destinations: Places We Love
The JourneyWoman team selects their favourite off-the-beaten path travel destinations every woman should experience, from Ethiopia to Thailand.
When the Camino de Santiago Calls, Listen to Your Heart
When the Camino de Santiago in Spain calls, women follow their hearts to make this one of our top once-in-a-lifetime solo travel experiences.
In “The Long Road Home” Alesa Teague Reclaims her Life Along the Camino de Santiago
As part of our Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences series, we feature Alesa Teague’s Camino de Santiago memoir “The Long Road Home”.
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.
Journeys of the Heart: Women Share Stories of Walking the Camino de Santiago
Women share their stories of walking the Camino de Santiago, the people they encountered along the way, and how the experience changed their lives.
Tips to Travel Spain Like a Local: What to Know Before You Go
Guest contributor Regina Winkle-Bryan, Founder, Bold Spirit Travel, shares her top travel tips to help you sip, tip and explore Spain like a local. (Sponsored)