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Packing tips and hacks to travel safely and well

Sherry Ott deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on flights Vim Vigr Compression Travel Sock

Aug 16, 2025

The Flight That Nearly Killed Me: What Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Know About Blood Clots and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

After a life-threatening blood clot, Sherry Ott designed her own compression socks and educates women on the risks of...

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Jul 07, 2025

JourneyWoman’s Top Must-Have Travel Products for 2025, Recommended by Solo Women Travellers (Amazon Prime Day Alternatives)

JourneyWoman readers share their must-have travel products, helping you spend your money wisely on recommended...

Giants Causeway Ireland tripod

Nov 24, 2024

Top 2024 Black Friday Travel Deals for Women Travellers

JourneyWoman editor Carolyn Ray travels most of the year, and shares her personal recommendations for Black Friday...

Nov 16, 2024

Planning for a Northern Lights Expedition in Norway: Hotels, Apps and Packing

Travel tips for JourneyWoman’s Northern Lights trip with Hurtigruten to Norway, which may just become an annual...

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Women’s Anti-Theft Bags: Our Top Travel Gear Picks From Sherpani

JourneyWoman Staff

Nov 12, 2024

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Planning for an Emergency During Travel: Safety Tips for Earthquakes, Forest Fires and More

JourneyWoman Staff

Aug 06, 2024

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Menopause Travel Packing List for Women Over 50

JourneyWoman Staff

Aug 02, 2024

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Good Vibrations: The Magical Item Post-Menopausal Women Should Pack in Your Personal Wellness Kit

Kathy Buckworth

Jul 30, 2024

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Things She Loves: Amazon Prime Day Travel Gear Recommended By Women

JourneyWoman Staff

Jul 15, 2024

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Practical Tips for Women to Prepare for Long-Term Travel

Carolyn Ray

May 23, 2024

A woman packs her suitcase for an upcoming trip. Packing for long trips requires extra considerations.

Packing for Slow Travel: How Women Can Pack Smart and Be Comfortable for Longer Trips

Carolyn Ray

May 23, 2024

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30 of the Best Solo Travel Tips from Readers (April 2024)

JourneyWoman Staff

May 21, 2024

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Women Who Love Travel

JourneyWoman Staff

May 06, 2024

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How to Travel with Medication: Tips from Women to Pack Smart

Carolyn Ray

May 03, 2024

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30 Solo Travel Tips From JourneyWoman Readers (January 2024)

JourneyWoman Staff

Mar 02, 2024

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Best Tips From JourneyWoman Readers From February 2023

Marion Broverman

Feb 27, 2023

A woman photographs Iceland during her travels

Best Tips From JourneyWoman Readers from January 2023

Marion Broverman

Jan 28, 2023

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Best Safety Products for Solo Women Travelers Over 50

Carolyn Ray

Oct 29, 2022

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Introducing “Things She Loves”: Women-Recommended Travel Products and Services

JourneyWoman Staff

Sep 22, 2022

A woman walks through the airport with her carry on spinner luggage

The Best Spinner Carry-on Luggage Recommended by Solo Travellers

JourneyWoman Staff

Aug 26, 2022

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What to Pack for a Backcountry Horseback Riding Trip in the Canadian Rockies

Carolyn Ray

Jul 25, 2022

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Best Bathing Suits for Fuller Figures, Recommended by Women

JourneyWoman Staff

May 21, 2022

Iceland's Godafoss waterfall in the winter

Tips for Women Over 80 to Prepare for Iceland’s Adventures

Diana Eden

May 17, 2022

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Women’s Packing Tips for Every Trip: Eight Things to Pack

Carolyn Ray

May 04, 2022

Woman rests after safari in luxury tent during sunset camping in African savannah of Serengeti National Park,Tanzania.

How Older Women Can Pack For an African Safari

Diana Eden

Apr 28, 2022

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14 Eco-Friendly Packing Tips For Solo Women

Marin Scotten

Apr 07, 2022

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Packing Tips: 11 Surprising Things Older Women Don’t Travel Without

Marin Scotten

Mar 27, 2022

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Gifts to Empower Women for International Women’s Day

Marin Scotten

Mar 01, 2022