Last updated on October 4th, 2024

Three Decades of Inspiring Women to Travel Solo

JourneyWoman’s 30th Anniversary

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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.

JW 30th virtual event

What’s coming up

October 30, 2024: JourneyWoman Virtual Celebration (2 pm ET) – Sign up here!

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 3, 2024: JourneyWoman Holiday Social

More coming in 2025! 

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Carolyn Ray at Canada House in London, UK June 2024

Special Events

Join us at special events to celebrate Evelyn Hannon, solo women over 50 and more!

Carolyn outside the Bata Shoe Museum with Evelyn's boots

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 – SOME AVAILABILITY

Aerial view of Cape Town with Table Mountain, the harbour, Lions Head and Devils Peak

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 – SOLD OUT! 

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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.

Now 45% off original pricing, including an exclusive 15% discount for JourneyWoman readers.

Use code JW127337 when you book and get a US$100 on-board coupon from Hurtigruten.