Canadian media expert and on-air broadcast professional Dawn Chubai shares her hometown travel tips for Vancouver, BC, with hidden gems for women over 50 to explore.
Canada’s Hidden Gems: Discover Vancouver with Dawn Chubai
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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!
Meeting a Legendary Heroine, Elder Tshaukuesh Elizabeth Penashue, in the Big Land—Labrador, Canada
Sandra Phinney recounts her experience with Tshaukuesh Elder Elizabeth Penashue while learning about the land in Labrador, Canada.
Canada’s Hidden Gems: Travel to Sidney-by-the-Sea, B.C. With Erin Davis
Canadian media personality Erin Davis calls her new hometown Sidney-by-the-Sea, B.C., “a sea change” from her Toronto life.
A Book for Bookstore Lovers: “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry”
Set on a fictional island in the US, “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” is a powerful reminder about what saves us from loneliness and isolation.
Exploring the Heart of Cajun Country in Western Louisiana
With its deep-rooted Cajun culture, vibrant music scene, and mouth-watering cuisine, Western Louisiana is waiting to be explored.
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Five Wheelchair Accessible Places in Mexico City
Solo traveller Tanzila Khan discovers five accessible places in Mexico City women can enjoy, including Frida Kahlo’s Blue House.
Getting Quirky in Eastern Louisiana: New Orleans and More
With quirky and unexpected places and experiences, New Orleans, Louisiana makes the ordinary extraordinary, as Karen Gershowitz discovers.
A Weekend Getaway in Washington, D.C.: Eight Free Experiences for Women to Discover
With its museums and historical sites, Washington, D.C. offers women many free cultural experiences and affordable public transit.
Six Travel Guidebooks to Explore Less-Travelled Places and Travel at Home in Canada
Written by local travel writers, these guidebooks for Canada will help you plan your travel to Eastern Ontario, Alberta or Saskatchewan.
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 Hotlist: 12 of the Coolest Small Group Tours for Women in 2024 From our Women’s Travel Directory
From Cuba to Mongolia, these unique small group tours from our Women’s Travel Directory will connect you with people, places and wildlife.
Soaring Beyond Barriers: A Journey in a Hot Air Balloon in a Wheelchair Over Teotihuacan, Mexico City
Can a woman in a wheelchair go on an adventurous hot air balloon ride? Definitely, if you are open to a thrilling journey in the sky.
An Ode to Volunteers: Inspiring Lessons from the ‘July Project’ in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Acknowledging the volunteers and ‘heavenly invisibles’ who make our travels possible and are the backbones of our communities.
“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.
Going Psycho: Lessons from My Travels at Home
Inspired by the idea of ‘psychogeography, when we take time to slow down and experience things, we can discover extraordinary things close to home.
The Wisconsin You Don’t Know: More than Cheese
While Wisconsin is known for pastoral landscapes and cheese, Northern Wisconsin offers women a wild and magnificent place to visit.
Secrets of Stratford, Ontario for Solo Women: More than Shakespeare
A quick trip from Toronto, Stratford, Ontario is a welcoming place for a solo getaway for women who enjoy arts and culinary experiences.
New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula is a Cyclist’s Dream
Located in New Brunswick, the stunning Acadian Peninsula Veloroute is a network of 14 cycling circuits perfect for a three-day trek.
The July Project: Learning About Travel at Home in Nova Scotia
For the past eight years, Sandra Phinney has been thinking about—and trying to put into practice—what she’s learned about slow travel at home.
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.
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag
