Last updated on February 10th, 2023
Connect in a sustainable way
Slow Travel Resources
Slow travel narrows the aperture of your journey, allowing you to explore a wider swath of a single region or country.
Embracing Slow Travel
The philosophy of slow travel is rooted in connection, and the individual and collective responsibility of travellers to protect and conserve. We define slow travel as taking the time to connect to people, cultures, and the natural world in a sustainable way.
My Top Three Travel Hacks for Longer Trips
Three travel hacks to save money and make longer trips safer and more enjoyable for women, good anywhere in the world.
Airbnb Wants More Mature Women to Become Hosts – Here’s Why
Airbnb has created and expanded its services, including AirCover and Airbnb Setup, to encourage older women to join the platform as hosts.
What to Pack if You’re Working Remotely
Packing, tracking and technology tips to make remote travel and work easier, including accessories, clothing and electronics.
What Life in Mexico Taught Me About Trust, Joy and Gratitude During the Pandemic
JourneyWoman editor-in-chief Carolyn reflects on three months of living in Mexico, where she discovered the soul of this country, re-asserted her own independence and rediscovered her curiosity.
Less-Travelled Destinations to Explore
By its very nature, slow travel reconnects travellers with their environment, landscapes, people, cultures and self.
Are Cork’s Top Tourist Attractions Worth the Hype?
Guest writer Kaelie Piscitello shares why Cork, Ireland is a city full of surprises that offer different experiences at every turn.
Beaver Harbour, New Brunswick: The First Settlement in British North America to Ban Slavery
Beaver Harbour, New Brunswick, was the first anti-slavery settlement in British North America, 80 years before the Emancipation Proclamation.
Jewel or Rebel? Bristol Thrives with Creative Energy
Creative, fiercely independent and constantly evolving, Bristol is an appealing and intriguing destination for art and history lovers.
10 Reasons Women Should Visit Gander, Newfoundland, ‘The Crossroads of the World’
Known as the ‘crossroads for the world’, Gander, Newfoundland, has many surprises, including its food, culture and aviation history.
Finding Longer Stays
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
Best Solo Travel Tips Submitted by Readers (January 2023)
Our monthly curated list of solo travel trips submitted by JourneyWoman readers, featuring hotels, safety tips, what to pack, and more.
Airbnb Introduces New Adapted Listings to Support Accessible Travel
Airbnb’s new ‘Adapted’ category supports accessible travel, plus other new services to enhance safety for women.
Airbnb Wants More Mature Women to Become Hosts – Here’s Why
Airbnb has created and expanded its services, including AirCover and Airbnb Setup, to encourage older women to join the platform as hosts.
Find the Perfect Long Stay
Inspiration from Women
Slow travel is an investment in a local economy. Putting your dollars in a single region or country over an extended period of time pays dividends. Live like a local, help the locals live better.
Travel on a Budget
Surprising Ways Women Splurge and Save on Travel
Learn what savvy women travellers splurge on – and their tips to help you deepen your next travel experience, even when you’re on a budget.
7 Ways to Save Money on Travel from Budget-Savvy Women
Women divulge their top tips to save money on airfare, meals and accommodations – without sacrificing on experience.
10 Unique Places to Stay for Women on a Budget
10 recommended options for women to travel on a budget, including housesitting, hospitality services and accessible hotels.
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..
Download “10 Tips to Find the Perfect Long Stay”
With longer stays dominating the vacation rental market, the search for safe, cost-effective places to stay is heating up. Here are 10 tips from JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray to help you find the long stay of your dreams, and over 50 questions to help you have the best possible experience when you embrace slow travel.
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