Last updated on April 10th, 2024
Three Decades Inspiring Women to Travel Solo
JourneyWoman’s 30th Anniversary
Evelyn Hannon, The Original JourneyWoman
A woman ahead of her time, Evelyn Hannon was a trailblazer whose confidence and courage for solo travel inspired yours.
Carolyn Ray, Continuing Evelyn’s Legacy
Since 2019, Carolyn Ray has been extending Evelyn’s legacy, advocating for women over 50 in travel.
Come Celebrate with us on Exclusive JourneyWoman Departures
Celebrate our 30th anniversary on a once-in-a-lifetime JourneyWoman departure, with destinations around the globe!
Have questions? Contact us at [email protected] or call +1-437-688-8785 (Canada) phone or WhatsApp
30th Anniversary Expedition Cruise: Discover South Africa With Swan Hellenic
November 6-13, 2024
Join us on this 8-day expedition cruise from Maputo, Mozambique to Cape Town, South Africa. Together, we’ll experience a part of the world few have seen, starting in Mozambique’s vibrant capital, visiting uninhabited islands and seeing rare species of birds, white rhinos, cheetahs, marine life and other thrilling encounters. We’ll end in Cape Town, the perfect spot for vineyards and whale watching.
Pre and Post Trips for Africa
November 2024
KENYA: October 29 – November 5 (8 days), with Rupi The African Trotter, Sensational Safari in Kenya (starts/ends in Nairobi) – Learn more here
MOROCCO: October 28 – November 4 (8 days), With Third Spark Health and Wellness. Starts/ends in Marrakech, Morocco. More information here.
TANZANIA: November 16-23, with Intent on Safari (11 days), 30th Anniversary Immersive Safari, book before June 23. Starts/ends in Dodoma – Learn more here.
MOZAMBIQUE: November 3-6, with The Adventurous Ewe (4 days). Celebrate JourneyWoman’s 30th Anniversary Celebration World Tour with a pre-cruise beach and safari. Starts/ends in Maputo – Learn more here.
SOUTH AFRICA: November 13-22, with Oculus Travel (10 days). An unforgettable nine-night women’s journey that combines the splendour of South Africa’s landscapes with the allure of Zimbabwe’s natural wonders. Starts/ends in Cape Town – Learn more here.
All of these trips include a service component where JourneyWoman readers will volunteer their time to a local non-profit organization.
Special Events
Join us at special events to celebrate Evelyn Hanon, solo women over 50 and more!
Bata Shoe Museum Event in Toronto – June 2024
In 2021, Carolyn Ray donated Evelyn Hannon’s red boots to the Bata Shoe Museum in. Toronto. Join us for a special event at the Bata Shoe Museum to honour Evelyn Hannon. To attend, you’ll need to wear your boots!
Details are being confirmed but you can sign up now. If you’d like to support this event as a sponsor or volunteer please reach out [email protected].
JourneyWoman Celebrations Around the World
Some dates are being confirmed but you can sign up now. Please check this page for any updates.
North America
Canada
- Cathy hosting a Calgary, Alberta Meetup on May 22 – Register here
- Carolyn hosting a Toronto, Ontario Meetup on April 28 – Register here
- Nat hosting a Montreal, Quebec Meetup – Register Here
- TBD hosting a Vancouver, BC Meetup – Register Here
- Evelyn hosting a Ottawa, Ontario Meetup – Register Here
USA
- Cathy hosting a Knoxville, Tennessee Meetup – Register Here
- April hosting a Las Vegas, Nevada Meetup – Register Here
- Nancy hosting a Richmond, Virginia Meetup – Register Here
- Jeanne hosting a Santa Fe, New Mexico Meetup – Register Here
- Jan hosting Seattle, Washington Meetup – Register Here
- Elena hosting a Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Meetup – Register Here
Africa
- Carolyn hosting a Cape Town meetup on November 13 after our cruise, details to come.
Asia Pacific
- Monique, hosting Gold Coast, Australia Meetup – Register Here
- Randhna hosting a Mumbai, India Meetup – Register Here
Europe / UK
- Carolyn hosting a London, UK meetup in June – Register here
- Nancy hosting a Paris, France meetup – Register here
30th Anniversary Editorial features
We’re celebrating 30 years all year long!
Women Over 50 Invited to Contribute to JourneyWoman’s 30th Anniversary Travel Book
To mark JourneyWoman’s 30th anniversary, we are seeking contributions for a travel book that honours women over 50.
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