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Exploring the Heart of Cajun Country in Western Louisiana

by Karen Gershowitz | Jan 29, 2024

With its deep-rooted Cajun culture, vibrant music scene, and mouth-watering cuisine, Western Louisiana is waiting to be explored.

Five Wheelchair Accessible Places in Mexico City

by Tanzila Khan | Jan 26, 2024

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

by Karen Gershowitz | Jan 7, 2024

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

by Karen Gershowitz | Dec 27, 2023

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

by Carolyn Ray | Dec 22, 2023

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

by Carolyn Ray | Dec 8, 2023

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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24 Things a Woman Should Know Before Visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico

by Guest Writer | Dec 9, 2019

Santa Fe is a small, intimate city that offers way more than you probably expect from a city this size. Nicknamed The City Different, it offers world-class music and art and a sophisticated dining scene.

The Secrets of Shopping in Montreal: a Bargain Hunter’s Paradise

by Sandra Phillips | Dec 9, 2019

Any gal looking for shopping in Montreal will be very pleased to know about its secret bargain shopping area, from local Sandra Phillips.

Falling in Love at Florida’s Turtle Hospital

by Carolyn Ray | Dec 3, 2019

The Turtle Hospital is the first veterinary hospital for turtles in the world, with 2,000 rescued turtles since it was founded.

A Taste of Mexico From Chef Jose Hadad

by Amanda Burgess | Dec 3, 2019

Jose Hadad, Chef and founder of Mad Mexican restaurant, shares a taste of Mexico with this traditional recipe, along with a wine pairing from expert Erin Henderson, Founder of The Wine Sisters.

Discovering Key West’s Literary Secrets: From Hemingway to Judy Blume

by Carolyn Ray | Dec 2, 2019

From Hemingway to Judy Blume, there’s much to explore in the rich and somewhat secret literary history of Key West, Florida.

A Taste of North America

by JourneyWoman Staff | Dec 2, 2019

TV host and chef Paula Roy shares her top tips for adding global flavour to your holiday.

Best Places for Solo Women to Eat and Explore in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

by JourneyWoman Staff | Oct 3, 2018

San Miguel de Allende is located in the far eastern part of Guanajuato in central Mexico. Older adults flock here to escape the cold winter months at home.

12 Female-Authored Mystery Books to Read on the Way to Your Destination

by Evelyn Hannon | Aug 27, 2018

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.