Single, cat-owning, childless… and now they’re coming for the grandmas? It’s up to us to shift stereotypes about postmenopausal women.
Women’s Stories
Ageism in Travel
Wrong assumptions about age can lead to ageism in travel, including deeply problematic stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination that we're determined to change.
Stories About Ageism in Travel
Travel Industry: Ignore Women Over 50 ‘at Your Peril’, Longevity Expert Says at IWTTF 2024
Older women have been ignored by every sector, despite their representing a massive share of purchasing power, says longevity expert Avivah Wittenberg-Cox.
JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray Speaks on Women and Aging at IWTTF on June 27 in London, UK
Advancing diversity in travel, JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray is speaking at the International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum in London on June 27, 2024.
Hello, I’m Right Here! Why Are Older Women Treated Like We’re Invisible?
In life and in travel, older women over 50 become invisible. It has happened to me more times than I can count, most recently at a hotel bar.
Living Life to the Fullest: Adventure Travel for Women at Any Age
Claudia Laroye’s new bimonthly column about women over 50+ in Adventure Travel and the women who live life to the fullest.
Never Too Late: Bestselling Women Authors Over 50
Ten exceptional women authors over 50 who prove that experience and mature reflection is welcomed, showing us it’s never too late to publish.
Why It’s Never Too Late: Reinvention at Any Age
It’s never too late to embrace reinvention at any age, as travel writer Leyla Alyanak, 70, is still discovering as she looks for new adventures.
On International Women’s Day 2024, JourneyWoman Celebrates Women Over 50 Leading The “Second Female Travel Revolution”
On International Women’s Day 2024, JourneyWoman celebrates women seeking and creating purposeful travel experiences.
New Annual JourneyWoman Travel Awards Honour the Wisdom, Purpose and Innovation of Women Over 50
For our 30th anniversary, JourneyWoman is announcing four new awards for women over 50, including the Evelyn Hannon Solo Travel Award. Nominate a solo traveller or entrepreneur by April 30, 2024.
Sailing for Seniors: Can an 83-Year Old Woman Handle a Week on a Catamaran?
Is sailing for seniors possible? 83-year old Diana Eden steps out of her comfort zone in the British Virgin Islands to find out.
JourneyWoman Launches Women’s Speaker’s Bureau to Elevate Women’s Voices in Travel
JourneyWoman’s Women’s Speaker’s Bureau features women 50+ who want to use their voices to create positive change in travel.
Never Too Old to Travel Solo: At 86, Joyce Perrin is Still Making Connections
You’re never too old to travel solo, says 86-year old author Joyce Perrin in her memoir, “Ants in My Pants”. Join Joyce and other 80+ authors on our September 28 webinar.
Age-Friendly Airports: How Airports Can Be More Accessible for Older Women
Airports need to become more accessible. For most older travellers, the flying experience ranges from uncomfortable to excruciating.
Aging and Travel: How Older Women Can Shift Stereotypes About Ageism
WE know that age is all about attitude, so how do we, as older women, shift stereotypes about ageism and outdated language?
This is Our Time: Celebrating Women Over 50 in Travel
On our 29th anniversary, we celebrate women over 50, travel’s most influential decision-makers and change-makers.
New JourneyWoman Study Shows Solo Women 50+ Feel Undervalued by the Travel Industry
A new global study conducted by JourneyWoman shows that solo female travellers over 50 feel undervalued by the travel industry.
Africa for the Adventurous 80-Year Old Solo Woman? You can do it!
When you’re over 80, planning a 16-day African safari takes time, but it’s worth it, as Diana Eden, our women over 80 contributor advises.
Ageism and Technology: Tips to Help Older Women Overcome Stereotypes
Diana Eden shares four tips for women over 80 to master travel technology and confront ageist stereotypes.
Solo Travel Over 80: Life Doesn’t End at 80 – Neither Should Travel
Age is nothing but a number for the adventurous Diana Eden, a mature woman who embraces solo travel over 80.
Solo Travel Over 80: Women 85+ Share Their Travel Secrets
Three female solo travel trailblazers – all over the age of 85 – share their travel tales and sage advice for the next generation.
