Is Doha accessible to wheelchair users? Tanzila Khan finds that a 15-hour stopover becomes a memorable adventure, leaving behind a trail of empowerment and advocacy.
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A Brave New World of Expedition Cruising to the Middle East and Africa
A 21-day expedition cruise from the Suez Canal to the Indian Ocean is an opportunity to see less-travelled places and embrace new adventures.
With the War in Israel, Where is it Safe to Travel Right Now?
With the war in Israel, should we travel to Egypt and Jordan? How to stay safe and alternatives to travel in other regions around the world.
Accessible Istanbul: A Wheelchair Wanderer’s Stopover
As a solo traveler in a wheelchair, Tanzila Khan discovers that Istanbul is a true testament to inclusivity, with many attractions and public spaces designed to accommodate everyone.
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Female Solo Travel: 10 Books to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Ten books by women that will have you planning your next solo adventures, from Dervla Murphy to Cheryl Strayed.
Women in Travel: How Women in Israel Are Changing Communities
Meet inspiring, independent women in the Galilee striving to strengthen their communities and empower women. (Sponsored)
Six Unique Solo Trips for Women for 2023 That Blend Adventure, Learning and Exploration
Six solo trips for women over 50 that blend adventure, learning and exploration, in France, Jordan, Italy, Israel, Mexico, and Morocco.
Five Inspiring Books Set in the Middle East
TripFiction’s Tina Hartas recommends five books set in the Middle East, a region overflowing with history, beauty and culture.
We Asked Women: “What’s Your Most Memorable Culinary Travel Experience?”
From Austria to Zanzibar and places in between, women share their most memorable culinary travel experiences.
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.
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23 Women Whose Travel Memoirs Will Inspire Your Next Journey
There is no shortage of incredible travel memoirs written by women. Here are 23 of our favourite authors, as recommended by our readers.
“Morocco to Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure” by Alice Morrison
Adventurer Alice Morrison’s book is a quest for knowledge, exploring the Salt Route between Morocco and the lost city of Timbuktu.
Bike The Silk Route in Kate Harris’ Memoir “Lands of Lost Borders”
Kate Harris’ memoir ‘Lands of Lost Borders: Out of Bounds on the Silk Road’, follows Marco Polo’s journey across Asia.
Kate Pullinger’s Historical Fiction Novel: “Mistress of Nothing” Takes us to Lady Duff Gordon’s Egypt
The JourneyWoman Book Club sets sail to Egypt in the late 1800s with the award-winning ‘Mistress of Nothing’ by Kate Pullinger.
Global Flavours – Travelling Through Cooking
The scents, the flavours, the textures of food are all time capsules that evoke memories of travel and spirit us away to another time and place
Destination Morocco – 6 Safety Tips for Mature Women Travelling in Muslim Countries
Contributing writer Diana Eden shares safety tips gleaned from her travels through Morocco with her sister – two Canadians in their 70s who chose to stay in the peaceful oasis of riads as balm to the heat and chaos of a dazzlingly country always in motion.
Christine Osborne’s Fearless Memoir “Travels with My Hat” Takes you on a Solo Tour of the Middle East
Travels with My Hat: A Lifetime on the Road is Christine Osborne’s fearless memoir of her solo travels to the Middle East and Africa.
Virtual Tours that Stimulate the Senses
Although there is no substitute for actually being in a place, these guided virtual tours may be the next best thing in our time of isolation. Google Maps has compiled treks and trips from around the globe to stimulate your senses.
She Dresses Smart in Iran anything goes under her coat…
Before visiting Iran, I did my culturally correct clothing research and found out about the chador, the “traditional” Iranian dress for women
20 Things Women Should Know Before Visiting Jordan…
Brianne travelled to Jordan and shares of her observations to help other women planning to travel to this part of the world.
20 Things Women Should Know Before Visiting Istanbul…
Sally Peabody specializes in advising independent travellers on how to craft memorable trips on and off the beaten path, and here she shares her knowledge of Istanbul.
What it’s Like to Travel as a Solo Woman in Afghanistan
Alex Reynolds is an American JourneyWoman who has scrambled up dusty fortresses in Afghanistan, watched gods dance in South India, followed spirit dogs through the Caucasus mountains, and smoked with shamans in Pakistan. Her travel blog, Lost With Purpose, serves as a guide to help others do the same.
Shopping and Noshing in Tel Aviv, Israel: Tips from a Local
Guided by friend Sunny Holtzman, Evelyn Hannon spends four days in Tel Aviv hunting the best shopping and restaurants that women travellers would enjoy.
What to Wear In Turkey
JourneyWomen planning to travel to Turkey may want to keep the following information in mind in order to avoid problems and to increase their enjoyment.
What to Wear in Morocco
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Morocco.
