Last updated on July 5th, 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.
What’s coming up
October 2024: JourneyWoman Virtual Celebration (Date TBD)
November 6-14, 2024: Swan Hellenic Expedition Cruise in South Africa
November 8-10, 2024: JourneyWoman”s Women Over 50 Travel Zone at the National Women’s Show, Toronto
December 7-13, 2024: Hurtigruten Northern Lights Cruise in Norway
December 2024: JourneyWoman Holiday Social
More coming in 2025!
Carolyn Ray at Canada House in London, UK June 2024
Special Events
Join us at special events to celebrate Evelyn Hanon, solo women over 50 and more!
Bata Shoe Museum Event in Toronto – June 14, 2024,
Four years ago, Evelyn’s iconic red boots were accepted into the Bata Shoe Museum‘s permanent collection, as a symbol of women’s empowerment and Canadian ingenuity. In addition to celebrating Evelyn and JourneyWoman, Joy Fox, 89, our first JourneyWoman Evelyn Hannon Solo Travel Award recipient joined us from British Columbia. You can read more about Joy here.
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
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.
Special pricing exclusive to JourneyWoman readers. Pre- and Post -trips available.
30th Anniversary Northern Lights Expedition Cruise with Hurtigruten
December 7-13, 2024
Where: From Bergen, Norway to Kirkenes, Norway (7 days)
Itinerary: Your voyage starts in Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city and a gateway to the fjords. You’ll explore the finest cities on the Norwegian coast, such as Trondheim and Tromsø, and charming towns such as Ålesund and Bodø. The journey ends at Kirkenes, just a few miles from the edge of Norway’s territory. You’ll have traveled further east than St. Petersburg and Istanbul. See the full itinerary here.
Reduced pricing from June 25- July 15
Use code JW127337 when you book and get a US$100 on-board coupon from Hurtigruten.
