A candid, funny conversation with feminist icon Rona Maynard, who shares her journey of reinvention after her career at Canada’s Chatelaine magazine.
Women’s Stories
Midlife Reinvention
Stories of women who adapt, find their purpose and growth through travel
Stories About Midlife Reinvention
Can You Master Menopause? A Menopause Retreat in Costa Rica Jumpstarts Joy
A menopause retreat in Costa Rica teaches women how to embrace a positive mindset, spiritual health, good nutrition and exercise.
From High Heels to Hiking Boots: How I Reinvented My Life to Travel Full Time
JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray shares her ongoing journey of reinvention and advice on how women can travel full time.
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.
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.
How a Transformational Retreat in Quebec City Kickstarted my Midlife Reinvention
For women in midlife, a transformational retreat can be an empowering, life-altering experience, as Carolyn Ray discovers at Le Monastère des Augustines in Quebec City.
Travels with My Grandchildren: Lessons from Three Globe-Trotting Grannies
For Mother’s Day, three adventurous women share their travel experiences with their grandchildren about trust, gratitude and service.
Creating New Rituals for Healthy Travel at Midlife
After almost four months of overseas travel, I’m discovering new wellness rituals that I can take on my next trip.
Milestone Birthday: Celebrating My 50th With a Hot Air Balloon Safari in Namibia
Maria celebrates her 50th birthday with a hot air balloon safari in Namibia, a safe crash landing and champagne.
These Women Solo Travellers Know Age is All About Attitude
It’s time to rethink the words and phrases used to stereotype older women and devalue the wisdom of women over 50.
This is our Moment: Celebrating Women Over 50 in Travel
Women over 50 are at the forefront of travel, and we are ready to take our place as decision-makers, influencers 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.
Secrets From Women 65+ About Life and Solo Travel
Life lessons from solo women over 65, as they blaze their own trail and hope the rest of the world catches up to them
Enjoying Travel During Menopause
Expert advice on how women over 50 can manage time zone changes, sleep, layovers and dehydration during menopause.
How Women Over 50 Can Get Started in Solo Travel
Experienced solo travellers share their candid advice to help aspiring first-timers take the first step into solo travel.
The Wisdom of Menopause: Stepping Into Our Power at Midlife
Women travelers share their menopause and travel stories and their journey to unleash their full potential at midlife.
10 Travel Tips For Women Over 50 During Menopause
Women share their tips to manage menopause and travel, including advice on nutrition, sleep, packing and exercise.
Six Secrets From Women Travellers Over 50 on Aging Disgracefully
Women travellers who colour outside the lines of societal norms and expectations dish out six secrets to aging disgracefully.
Fit to Travel: Tips for Women to Get Adventure-Ready at Any Age
If your TravelReady goals for 2022 include improving your health and fitness, this article—and the get travel-fit tips developed by yours truly and 56-year-old ultra-runner Beth Whitman—will help you put your best foot forward.
Finding Your Purpose Through Volunteer Travel
The story of how a woman found her purpose and sense of belonging through volunteer travel with some of the world’s most marginalized humans.
