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Safety tips for women traveling around the world

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Nov 13, 2024

When Something Goes Wrong: What to Do if You’re Injured While Travelling

Anything can happen on a vacation. Here are some first-hand tips for women to plan for an unexpected injury.

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Nov 07, 2024

JourneyWoman Webinar: Women’s Safety and Cybersecurity on November 19, 2024

Join our panel of experts on November 19 to learn how to protect yourself against cybersecurity at home and while...

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Aug 06, 2024

Planning for an Emergency During Travel: Safety Tips for Earthquakes, Forest Fires and More

Unpredictable weather patterns mean that women need to be prepared for natural disasters, from forest fires to...

A woman uses a laptop during her travels.

May 18, 2024

Travel Technology: What is a VPN or Virtual Private Network?

Our Travel Technology series answers the question: ‘what is a VPN’, to help you protect your privacy on...

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JourneyWoman Webinar: Human Trafficking and Travel — What You Need to Know

JourneyWoman Staff

Dec 29, 2023

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Hold The Phone, Grandma: Safe Etiquette for Grandkid Holiday Snaps and Social Media

Kathy Buckworth

Dec 22, 2023

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How to Stay Safe When You Travel: Introducing our New Cybersecurity Course for Women

JourneyWoman Staff

Oct 25, 2023

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With the War in Israel, Where is it Safe to Travel Right Now?

Carolyn Ray

Oct 14, 2023

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Safe and Affordable Countries for Senior Women to Travel Solo

Carolyn Ray

May 29, 2023

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12 Cyber Security Travel Tips For Women

Carolyn Ray

Apr 30, 2023

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Introducing the JourneyWoman CyberSecurity Webinar Series: Staying Safe Online

Carolyn Ray

Mar 21, 2023

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What Women Need to Know About Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking and Travel

Carolyn Ray

Jan 31, 2023

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Best Safety Products for Solo Women Travelers Over 50

Carolyn Ray

Oct 29, 2022

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Safe for Solo Women? The Reinvention of Medellin, Colombia

Carolyn Ray

Oct 05, 2022

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Expert Solo Travel Safety Tips for Young Women

Carolyn Ray

Jun 13, 2022

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How This Woman is Making the World Safer for Women

Carolyn Ray

Jun 01, 2022

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Six Safety Tips for Women For Online Dating

Carolyn Ray

Jun 01, 2022

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Survey Says Women’s Solo Travel Safety is Still an Issue

Carolyn Ray

May 05, 2021

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Expert Self-Defense Tips for Women Travellers Over 50

Carolyn Ray

May 05, 2021

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Travel Safety Tips for Women From a Self Defense Expert

Carolyn Ray

Mar 20, 2021

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Women travellers on flying in the COVID Era

Amanda Burgess

Aug 17, 2020

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10 Tips for Adventurous Women Travelling Solo in India

Mariellen Ward

Feb 23, 2020

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Bed Bugs, Bacteria and Bad Guys in India: Tips for Safe Travel for Women

Mariellen Ward

Feb 23, 2020

Camels in Jordan

20 Things Women Should Know Before Visiting Jordan…

Guest Writer

Dec 09, 2019

Northern India

12 Things You’ll Find Difficult in Northern India

Guest Writer

Dec 09, 2019

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What Should I Wear, Where?

JourneyWoman Staff

Nov 28, 2019

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Down with Pickpockets: Safety Tips for Women

Evelyn Hannon

Mar 19, 2018

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Twelve Ways to Trick Thieves As You Travel

Evelyn Hannon

Jan 09, 2018

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