Join us on May 25 to learn about these four inspiring solo travel memoirs written by women from the JourneyWoman community.
Women’s Stories
Overcoming Fear
Real advice on how to find yourself again and overcome fear
Stories About Overcoming Fear
Grief and Solo Travel: A Mother’s Memoir to Heal Her Heart
Author Becky Livingston shares the story of losing her 23-year old daughter, Rachel, and the solo journey that helped her to start healing.
Weekend in Bath: The Perfect Getaway for First-Time Solo Travellers
With its Georgian architecture, thermal spas and lush gardens, Bath, UK is the perfect getaway for solo women seeking ‘me’ time.
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.
How Solo Travellers Can Transform Loneliness Into A Gift
Solo traveller Sue Janzen shares her advice to plan for loneliness, transforming it into a beautiful gift.
Get Inspired to Travel Solo With These Quotes From JourneyWoman Readers
Ten inspiring quotes from experienced solo travellers to boost your courage and confidence to take that first step.
Preparing for Your First Post-Pandemic Trip: Travel Advice From Women
Advice from women who have been travelling to help you prepare for a new world of travel starting with having the right mindset.
What Living in Mexico Taught Me About Trust, Joy and Gratitude During the Pandemic
Living in Mexico during the pandemic offered the opportunity to discover the soul of this country, independence and curiosity.
Christine Osborne’s Fearless Memoir “Travels with My Hat” Takes you on a Solo Tour of the Middle East
Travels with My Hat: A Lifetime on the Road is Christine Osborne’s fearless memoir of her solo travels to the Middle East and Africa.
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.
Women’s Solo Travel Adventures: Love on the Road
Love and romance often wind their way into our travel adventures and our JW community shares their stories of those times you met someone special while travelling.
How David Bowie Helped Me Fall in Love with London
For Jo Anne, the sound of David Bowie brings back fond memories from 1967 when she met her first love on a ship from England to the USSR.
Grief Journeys – Travel After Loss
Grief and loss are part of the human experience. Indeed, it’s something the world is feeling collectively right now, gripped as we are by a pandemic. Our stories have one common thread: We all found healing in travel.
Giving Fear the Finger: How Women Grow Through Travel
Some of us allow our fears to hold us back. Then there are the brave souls.
Table for One: The Joy of Eating Alone as a Solo Woman Traveller
Eating alone is a great way to get out of your comfort zone. Here are some tips to help you find joy in solo dining!
How to Avoid Feeling Lonely When You Travel Solo
Seven easy ways for women to make connections and avoid feeling lonely when you travel solo, from Evelyn Hannon.
Why Are Some Writers Not Telling the Truth About Female Solo Travel?
Evelyn Hannon thinks that first-time solo travellers are not being given the full story and deserve to be prepared.
