With its ancient history and famous Cathedral, Canterbury, in Kent, has inspired pilgrimages, myths and stories for centuries.
Canterbury for the Curious: Martyrs, Miracles and Myths
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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.
“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.
Pip William’s “The Dictionary of Lost Words” Shows How Language Shapes our World
Our October 2023 Book of the Month, “The Dictionary of Lost Words”, explores the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary and how words mean different things to men and women.
Magical and Medieval: A Long Weekend Break in Edinburgh
Visiting London? Why not take a long weekend break in Edinburgh, one of those magical cities that can be enjoyed year-round.
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Healing Your Past Through Travel: Memories of a Trip to England and Scotland
JourneyWoman Joy Fox travels to England and Scotland to revisit her memories and heal her past.
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!
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!
How David Bowie Helped Me Fall in Love with London
For Jo Anne, the sound of David Bowie brings back fond memories from 1967 when she met her first love on a ship from England to the USSR.
Her Top Five Tube Stops in London: an insider’s report
Leslie Ehm shares her five favourite tube stops in London, England.
12 Female-Authored Mystery Books to Read on the Way to Your Destination
There is no better way to augment your research on a city or country than by enjoying these mysteries, their heroes and heroines all created by females.
What to Wear in Scotland
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Scotland.
What to Wear in England
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to England.
Three Places to Have Posh Afternoon Teas in London, UK
Afternoon tea at one of London’s top hotels or restaurants is a luxurious and extravagant affair. Here we share where to go and what’s expected of JourneyWoman visitors…
Top 5 Outdoor Markets for Women to Visit in London
Guest writer Andy Jarosz shares his top 5 London markets to feed your hobbies and interests.
