Not only do food tours give insight into a culture, they are a great way for solo women to connect with locals and other travellers.
Travel Tips
Culture and Etiquette
Navigating different societal norms and etiquette across cultures
Journey to the Heart of Malaysia through its Breakfast Culture
Malaysia’s Breakfast Culture features staple foods beloved by all Malaysians, fostering unity and harmony within its multi-ethnic societies.
30 of the Best Solo Travel Tips from Readers (April 2024)
JourneyWoman readers share their best solo travel tips from April 2024, including packing, safety and inspiring places to visit as a 50+ woman.
Understanding French Culture Through Food: How to Find the Right Food Tour in Paris, France
In France or elsewhere, finding a good food tour introduces us to local cuisine, but also offers us a peek into the history.
The Ethics of Food and Travel: What to Eat, or Not Eat When You Travel
Horse, insects, rats, dog? How do you navigate the ethics of food and travel, while being respectful of local cultures?
Where to Eat in Florence, Italy, From a Culinary Expert
With thousands of restaurants in Florence, culinary tour entrepreneur Coral Sisk shares lesser-known places to enjoy in the off season.
How to Enjoy Dining Alone: 30 Tips from Solo Women Travellers
Solo women share their best tips on how to enjoy eating alone, revel in your own company and embrace the wonder of the moment.
Getting Naked (or Not) With Strangers: When and Where to Take Your Clothes Off in Asia
Sandra Phillips breaks down the etiquette of getting naked (or not!) during Asian wellness experiences in Japan, China, and Thailand.
Things She Loves: 2023 Black Friday Travel Deals for Women
Women-recommended Black Friday travel deals to make your 2024 travels even easier, curated from reader tips and our own experiences.
Beer, Chocolate and Fries Anyone? Where and What to Eat in Flanders, Belgium
Discover what to eat in Flanders, Belgium with some of the world’s best beer, chocolate and fries. Dine, slurp and drown in butter, cream and farm-fresh food.
Best Tips From JourneyWoman Readers from January 2023
Our monthly curated list of solo travel trips submitted by JourneyWoman readers, featuring hotels, safety tips, what to pack, and more.
An Older Adventuress Eats Her Way Through Morocco on a Holiday Food Tour
Older adventuress Diana Eden explores Morocco over the holidays on a 12-day food tour, eating her way through Fes, Chefchaouen and Marrakesh.
Where to Shop at Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market, the World’s Largest Market
Bangkok local Donna Campbell shares her best shopping tips for Chatuchak Market, the world’s largest market.
We Asked Women: “What’s Your Most Memorable Culinary Travel Experience?”
From Austria to Zanzibar and places in between, women share their most memorable culinary travel experiences.
What to Wear on the Plane: How to Travel in Style
Expert tips for women to stay comfortable and stylish on the plane from former costume designer Diana Eden.
12 of the Best Restaurants in Oaxaca Solo Women Will Love
Enjoy all the fresh cuisine you can in Oaxaca, Mexico — from street food to upscale rooftop restaurants, you’ll love every bite.
Textile Travel: Five Places to See Stunning Artisan Crafts in India and Europe
Textiles expert Isabelle Fish shares some of her favorite destinations from her travels in Canada, India, Italy, the UK and France.
The Older Woman’s Swimsuit Dilemma
Contributing writer and former fashion designer Diana Eden shares her tips for older women to find the perfect swimsuit for travel.
Best Restaurants in San Miguel de Allende
Our list of restaurants, cafes and markets, from street food to upscale, recommended by the locals in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
The Best Culinary Travel Experiences, Recommended by our Women’s Tour Operators
We asked some of our JourneyWoman women’s tour partners, who are experts in local cuisine, to share their best culinary travel experiences.
Photo Etiquette Tips for World Travellers
Guest Writer and photographer Carol Moore-Ede gives us a snapshot of her best tips for capturing travel photos without forgetting your manners.
What to Wear in France
Members of the JourneyWoman community submit their tips and advice on how to dress when visiting France.
5 Museums You Won’t Want to Miss in London
Expert tips to explore five of London’s most well-known museums, including the Tate, Courtauld Gallery and National Gallery.
Where to Eat and Stay For Your First Solo Trip to England
Need a nosh or a cuppa? JourneyWoman Joy shares her bangin’ tips on England’s best spots to stay, eat, and explore, including tours, pubs and afternoon tea. To help you talk like a local, she’s also compiled a handy guide to British slang – you’ll want to take a gander at this!
