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Latest Stories From South America
Pink Dolphins, Piranhas and Parrots in Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest
In Ecuador’s Amazon, adventure awaits with pink dolphins, piranhas and tarantulas that blend into the night.
Adventures in Ecuador: Stepping Outside my Comfort Zone
Adventures in Ecuador’s Amazon Basin, the Andes and the Galapagos Islands show us that travel is a two-way relationship.
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.
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Travel By Book: 12 Countries Solo Women Love
TripFiction’s Tina Hartas helps us travel by book to 12 countries that solo women plan to visit in 2023, from Africa to Peru.
Travel by Book to South America with Isabel Allende’s “Eva Luna”
Set in South America, our February Book is Isabel Allende’s “Eva Luna” which explores the transformative power of words and stories.
12 Countries Women Solo Travelers Want to Visit in 2023
When it comes to 2023 travel, 12 countries top the list for solo women over 50, according to our latest survey results.
Spark Your Curiosity With These 10 Books Set in South America
TripFiction’s Tina Hartas shares 10 books set in Central, Latin, and South America that capture the heart and soul of the countries in this incredibly culturally rich and beautiful part of the world.
Safe for Solo Women? The Reinvention of Medellin, Colombia
Once the world’s most dangerous city, Medellin is taking innovative approaches to become a safe, thriving destination for solo women.
Five Best Shoulder Season Destinations Recommended by Solo Women
Five shoulder season travel destinations recommended by women that offer lower costs, less crowds, and unique experiences.
More Stories From South America to Inspire You
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!
Get Inspired With Rita Golden Gelman’s Solo Travel Classic, “Tales of a Female Nomad”
An inspiring solo travel classic, Rita Golden Gelman’s book “Tales of a Female Nomad”, shows you’re never too old to start travelling solo.
Women’s Solo Travel: Hiking Safety Tips in the Colombian Rainforest
You may be a solo travel expert, but have you ever hiked Colombia on your own? Contributor Samantha Glauser shares what she learned on her solo adventure through the Colombian rainforest.
JourneyWoman Book Club: “State of Wonder” Takes You to the Amazon Rainforest (Brazil)
The JourneyWoman Book Club ventures into Brazil and the Amazon Rainforest for a journey from darkness to light with Ann Patchett’s novel “State of Wonder.”
Solo Travel Memoirs: Sue Finds Family in Brazil
A summer in Brazil changed Sue’s life forever, teaching her about courage and taking risks.
Eyes open in Patagonia: The Breathtaking Consequences of Climate Change
A visit to Argentina’s Southern Patagonian ice fields and Glaciar Perito Moreno reveals the effects and consequences of climate change.
What to Wear in Paraguay
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Paraguay.
What to Wear in South America
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to South America.
What to Wear in Peru
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Peru.
Good Deeds Done by JourneyWoman Travellers
JourneyWoman readers tell us about the good deeds that they’ve done on the road.
What to Wear in Brazil
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Brazil.
What to Wear in Bolivia
The JourneyWoman network shares their best tips and advice on what to pack and how to dress like the locals when travelling to Bolivia.
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.
