Our monthly curated list of solo travel trips submitted by JourneyWoman readers, featuring hotels, safety tips, what to pack, and more.
Travel Tips
Culture and Etiquette
Navigating different societal norms and etiquette across cultures
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top Lisbon Museums for Women to Explore
Contributing writer Sally Peabody shares her favorite Lisbon museums, including the Calouste Gulbenkian, National Museum of Azulejos, and the Casa Museu Medeiros e Almeida and newer contemporary museums.
Le Shopping Secrets of French Women
Isn’t it maddening how French women always look chic? Or how the French effortlessly produce delicious meals? Pas du tout! They simply know how to shop
Shopping in India: Top 10 Things to Buy
India is a shopper’s paradise. You just can’t beat the combination India offers: an incredible variety of gorgeous items, most often hand-made, at temptingly low prices.
Discovering the Musée Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech, Morocco
Morocco is a banquet of colour, and the Museé Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech is a vibrant example of the city’s best blues.
She Reports — Wedding Gowns Round the World
Cultures around the world have tied the know in a variety of vibrant colours…
She Dresses Smart in Iran anything goes under her coat…
Before visiting Iran, I did my culturally correct clothing research and found out about the chador, the “traditional” Iranian dress for women
Her Bandana — Forty Travel Uses
As you travel the world carrying only your backpack or other small bag you want to be prepared for as many eventualities as possible. Since you can’t possibly carry all the things you might need, JW suggests the bandana hacks for travel, instead!
20 Things Women Should Know Before Visiting Jordan…
Brianne travelled to Jordan and shares of her observations to help other women planning to travel to this part of the world.
The Secrets of Shopping in Montreal: a Bargain Hunter’s Paradise
Any gal looking for shopping in Montreal will be very pleased to know about its secret bargain shopping area, from local Sandra Phillips.
A Taste of North America
TV host and chef Paula Roy shares her top tips for adding global flavour to your holiday.
A Taste of France, Canadianized
Restaurateur and chef Theresa Albert shares her top tips for adding global flavour to your holiday table with foie gras.
20 Things Women Should Know Before Visiting Istanbul…
Sally Peabody specializes in advising independent travellers on how to craft memorable trips on and off the beaten path, and here she shares her knowledge of Istanbul.
What Should I Wear, Where?
The Way a Woman Dresses Affects Her Safety Curated by Evelyn Hannon, Founder, JourneyWoman At JourneyWoman, we believe that the way a woman dresses...
What Should I Wear When Travelling Solo? General Travel Clothing Tips From Readers
What should I wear, where? A compendium of general travel clothing tips for solo travel submitted by JourneyWoman readers over the decades.
Top 5 things you’ve always wanted to know about sparkling wine but were afraid to ask
By now, most wine lovers know that only bubbly coming from the northern French region of Champagne can be called “Champagne.” And that’s a great place to start, but there is so much more to know.
Mind Your Manners Around the World …
Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure it is more than important for guests to be culturally correct at the table. Here are sixteen tips to assist you in 16 different countries.
