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The latest news, events, and safety information on women's travel
JourneyWoman Webinar Series: Learn About the Arctic on January 11, 2024
Join our January 11 webinar to learn more about the Arctic, featured on our “30 Less-Travelled Places for Women to Travel in 2024.”
30 Less-Travelled Places for Women in 2024
For our 30th anniversary, JourneyWoman reveals 30 less-travelled places for women in 2024, according to our writers and travel experts.
JourneyWoman Webinar Series: What is Expedition Cruising (And Why is it so HOT Right Now?)
Is expedition cruising right for you? Join our free December 5 webinar with Swan Hellenic and find out about this hot trend for women.
Giving Tuesday 2023: Travel-Related Causes and Non-Profits You Can Support
On Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving, we’ve identified several non-profits and causes that support and empower women and communities.
How to Stay Safe When You Travel: Introducing our New Cybersecurity Course for Women
To help increase awareness of online safety before, during and after travel, JourneyWoman has introduced a new cybersecurity course with digital safety expert Paige Hanson, just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October).
JourneyWoman Launches Women’s Speaker’s Bureau to Elevate Women’s Voices in Travel
JourneyWoman’s Women’s Speaker’s Bureau features women 50+ who want to use their voices to create positive change in travel.
Meet the JourneyWoman Editorial Team
We’ve expanded our editorial team to better the reflect the needs of solo women over 50, as women lead a more intentional approach to travel.
Post-Pandemic Webinar Series: How to Get Started in Solo Travel (Group Travel)
Thinking about post-pandemic travel? Meet our expert panel of women-owned tour operators to learn about group travel for solo women.
JourneyWoman Women’s Travel Directory Adds Women-Owned Accommodations
Find, share and support women-owned accommodations in our Women’s Travel Directory, which also features Indigenous and accessible businesses.
Nominations Open for 2024 JourneyWoman Award for Lifetime Achievement in Travel
Nominations are now open for the 2024 JourneyWoman Award for Lifetime Achievement to recognize women over 50 in the travel industry, in honour of our founder Evelyn Hannon.
Claiming Her Place in the World: Meet Tanzila Khan, Our New Accessible Solo Travel Writer
Whether you are on wheels or on foot, Tanzila Khan says the world deserves to see your marks left behind as you navigate the world.
“Soul of Travel” Podcast Joins JourneyWoman, Amplifying Women’s Voices in Travel
The award-winning podcast, ‘Soul of Travel’ has joined forces with JourneyWoman to amplify women’s voices in travel.
Wild Women Expeditions and JourneyWoman Partner to Prevent Human Trafficking
Women’s travel leaders Wild Women Expeditions and JourneyWoman are partnering to raise funds for Ally House, to prevent human trafficking.
What Women Want: How Women 50+ Plan to Travel in 2023
Our latest survey shows what women 50+ want in travel and what needs to change to meet the needs of these savvy, independent decision makers.
Women Over 50 Lead Off-Season Travel Trend, New Survey Says
JourneyWoman’s latest survey of women over 50 shows a trend to off-season travel, less-travelled places and longer trips.
JourneyWoman Adds Partners, Expands Women’s Travel Directory For Women 50+
Women’s Travel Directory adds membership tier for startups and new partners to help growing tour companies connect with women 50+.
JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray on TravelPulse ‘2023 Most Influential Women in Travel’ List
For Women’s History Month, TravelPulse profiled 17 women of influence transforming travel, including JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray.
JourneyWoman Celebrates Women by Expanding World’s Largest Travel Directory for Women
JourneyWoman expands global marketplace for women-friendly tours, retreats, guides and accommodations, supporting women and small businesses.
Women’s Travel Fest 2023 Debuts “Solo Women Over 50” Panel
Trafalgar Tours sponsors “Kickass Solo Women Over 50” panel to profile adventurous women at Women’s Travel Fest 2023 in New York City.
Women in Travel: Meet the Inspiring 2023 ‘JourneyWoman Award’ Finalists
Congratulations to Rue Mapp, Céline Cousteau and Juliet Kinsman, three women dedicated to inclusive, sustainable travel.