Last updated on June 12th, 2024
Travel Slowly and Sustainably
Long-Stay Resources
Staying in one place for longer narrows the aperture of your journey, allowing you to explore a wider swath of a single region or country.
Embracing Longer Stays
Catania, Sicily, the Island of Dreams and Legends
Catania, Sicily offers rocky volcanic coastlines, where treasures of the ancient world sit next to Baroque monuments and charming villages.
Ten Money-Saving Tips for Your Next Adventure Trip
Whether you plan your own travels or prefer guided tours, these money-saving travel tips will help you plan a successful adventure trip.
Accessible Adventures in Albania: An Off-Season Road Trip is Full of Surprises
A off-season road trip through the southern part of Albania showcases stunning coastal villages, ancient ruins, and picturesque landscapes
Practical Tips for Women to Prepare for Long-Term Travel
There’s nothing more exciting than being on the road for months, but planning for a longer trip requires some preparation to keep costs down and travel safely and well.
Packing for Long Trips: How Women Can Pack Smart and Be Comfortable
Travelling for long trips is exciting but comes with more considerations. Here’s what women should remember when packing for long trips.
Less-Travelled Destinations to Explore
Get off the beaten path and truly connect with the environment, landscapes, people, and cultures of the places you visit.
Women Are Keeping Traditions Alive in Chihuahua, Mexico
Featured image: The stunning Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre), has a gulf four times bigger than the Grand Canyon | Photo by wirestock on EnvatoChihuahua has some of Mexico's most spectacular natural formations by Kathy Buckworth At the age of 61, I was excited to...
Hidden Gems and Small Villages for Women to Explore Near Mexico City
Vibrant villages in Ixtapan de la Sal, Tecometepec, Taxco, Toluca and Metepec offer women travellers a deeper connection to Mexico.
A Solo Trip to the Basque Region: Bilbao, San Sebastian and Biarritz
The Basque region, straddling northern Spain and southern France, is an area often forgotten by travellers to Spain, but from the moment I arrived I fell in love with its cultural richness, natural beauty, and food.
Discovering French Martinique: The Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secret for Solo Women
In Martinique, tropical landscapes meet adventure on the ‘Land of Flowers’, making it more than just the typical Caribbean getaway.
Finding a Longer Place to Stay
Staying in a vacation rental or homestay gives you an opportunity to be a traveller, not a tourist.
10 Expert Tips for Women to Find the Perfect Long Stay
With longer stays dominating the vacation rental market, these 10 expert tips will help women find safe, cost-effective homestays.
Accommodations Recommended by Women
Where to Stay in Barcelona, Spain: Recommendations From Solo Women
Women share their recommendations on where to stay in Barcelona, Spain, including hotels, hostels and affordable accommodations.
Home Exchanges and Housesitting: A Way For Seniors to Travel Responsibly and Save Money
Home exchanges and housesitting are a safe, affordable way for seniors to save money on travel while learning about local culture and traditions.
Where to Stay in Mexico City, Mexico: Recommendations From Solo Women
Women share their recommendations on where to stay in Mexico City, including hotels, hostels and affordable accommodations.
Find the Perfect Long Stay
Top Apps Women Don’t Travel Without
A handy list of the top apps saved in the smartphones of JourneyWomen around the world that help them plan for and travel safely and well..