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.
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Global Flavours – Travelling Through Cooking
The scents, the flavours, the textures of food are all time capsules that evoke memories of travel and spirit us away to another time and place
Expert Tips on Athens, Greece for Solo Women Travelers
Expert Sally Peabody shares her insider tips on Athens on where to eat, what to experience and where to stay.
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.
Strolling the Blue Cobbled Streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets, restaurants, key sights and beaches make it one of our favourite places in Puerto Rico.
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 Mexico From Chef Jose Hadad
Jose Hadad, Chef and founder of Mad Mexican restaurant, shares a taste of Mexico with this traditional recipe, along with a wine pairing from expert Erin Henderson, Founder of The Wine Sisters.
A (Plant-based) Taste of Sweden
Chef Doug McNish shares his top tip for adding global flavor to your holiday table.
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.
How to Bring a Taste of Travel to Your Holiday Table
Infusing a taste of your travels into your holiday meal can shake up and spice up your traditional menu, bringing back memories and the opportunity to create new ones with your guests.
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.
Table for One: The Joy of Eating Alone as a Solo Woman Traveller
Eating alone is a great way to get out of your comfort zone. Here are some tips to help you find joy in solo dining!
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.
Shopping and Noshing in Tel Aviv, Israel: Tips from a Local
Guided by friend Sunny Holtzman, Evelyn Hannon spends four days in Tel Aviv hunting the best shopping and restaurants that women travellers would enjoy.