With 54 sovereign countries, the African continent offers solo women vibrant communities, a range of wildlife and diverse cultures.
Africa’s Secret Places: Less-Travelled Destinations for Solo Women
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July’s Best Solo Travel Deals for Women
July’s featured solo travel deals for adventurous women from women-owned businesses in our Women’s Travel Directory. (Sponsored)
Hidden Gems in France for Solo Women
Why not consider a shoulder-season visit to Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (the Most Beautiful Villages of France), away from the crowds?
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.
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.
Where To Go in 2023: Travel Experts Share Hidden Gems in Canada
Travel industry experts share 15 hidden gems in Canada, including small towns, provincial parks and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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What to Wear in Ecuador
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Ecuador.
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.
What to Wear in the United States
JourneyWoman readers share their tips and advice on how to dress and what to pack when visiting the United States.
Perfect Road Trip Tips from Locals to Help You Explore Canada Solo
Enjoy these tiny pieces of Canadian advice for road trips and if you know someone who will be visiting Canada, pass them along to them, too.
What to wear in Sri Lanka
What to wear and how to pack when travelling to Sri Lanka.
What should I wear in Spain?
What to wear when travelling to Spain.
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…
Practical Tips to Help You Prepare for a Solo Trip to Cuba
Donna Star, author of Cuba for Mama: A Daughter’s Journey 2016: Travel Tales & Tips, shares her tips on preparing for a solo trip to Cuba
25 Things Women Should Know about Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam…
JourneyWoman Sherry Ott shares her favorite things about Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnman from her time living and travelling there.
Shopping in Vietnam
Of all the many places in the world that I’ve travelled to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in Vietnam offers the best-value shopping opportunities
Best Solo Travel Tips September 2016
From where to go, what to eat, and travel hacks and products, here are the best reader-submitted travel tips for September 2016.
5 Things for Women to Love About Nicaragua
Travelling as a solo woman to Managua, Nicaragua, I have to admit to some anxiety, but I found much to love in this Central American country.
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.
Find Your Packing Mojo – 12 Tips for Africa
In this article from our archives, JourneyWoman and journalist Alexis Grant shares her insight on packing for a women’s solo trip to Africa.
Her Tips to Travel Solo Safely in Morocco
From the archives, this tip-rich article by Susan Dresner will help inspire your visit to the colourful and cultural country of Morocco.
