Transportation: Trains, Planes, Road Trips

Thinking About Train Travel? Expert Tips from the Man in Seat 61

by Carolyn Ray | May 23, 2024

Train travel tips and advice from Mark Smith, the Man in Seat 61, to plan and prepare for train travel just about anywhere.

“I Think I’m Gonna Throw Up”: Cures for Motion Sickness

by Sandra Phillips | July 24, 2023

Motion sickness can deter women from adventures, but there are a variety of cures available to help you pursue your travel dreams.

Flying Pet Peeves: Women Share 13 Tips to Improve Airplane Etiquette

by Carolyn Ray | March 27, 2023

Women share their top pet peeves about flying, including some surprising new additions and ideas on how to be better travellers.

Five Superb Day Trips from Paris by Train

by Leyla Alyanak | February 23, 2023

These five day trips from Paris by train will whisk you away for a day of discovery, each into a different universe.

Age-Friendly Airports: How Airports Can Be More Accessible for Older Women

by Diana Eden | February 8, 2023

Airports need to become more accessible. For most older travellers, the flying experience ranges from uncomfortable to excruciating.

Flying to Toronto? Consider Toronto’s “Other” Airport: The Island Airport

by Carolyn Ray | August 26, 2022

For those travelling to or from Toronto, consider Toronto’s ‘other’ airport, Billy Bishop Airport, located on Toronto Island.

JourneyWoman Readers Share Their Best Solo Travel Tips From July

by JourneyWoman Staff | August 4, 2022

Our monthly roundup of the best travel tips from July from JourneyWoman readers to help you prepare for your next solo journey.

What to Wear on the Plane: How to Travel in Style

by Diana Eden | July 28, 2022

Expert tips for women to stay comfortable and stylish on the plane from former costume designer Diana Eden.

Best Airports (and Hotels) for Layovers, Recommended by Solo Travellers

by Marin Scotten | January 5, 2022

Women share their best airports for layovers, from Amsterdam to Vancouver, including food options, hotels, amenities and testing options.

Margaret’s Travel Treats: 10 of the Best Travel Documentaries to Feed a Curious Mind

by Carolyn Ray | July 7, 2021

As we look to future travel, here are a fresh selection of films and documentaries shared by JourneyWoman Margaret Byrne in Australia to ease her border blues.

How to Road Trip with Children – Yours or Your Grandchildren

by Melissa Fox | October 12, 2020

JourneyWoman’s own Melissa Fox shares her tips to manage a road trip with small children-your kids or your grandchildren.

Women travellers on flying in the COVID Era

by Amanda Burgess | August 17, 2020

Air travel isn’t what it used to be. Neither are we as travellers. Read on for a summary of experiences and some confidence-boosting recommendations from seasoned women travellers for airports and airlines.

Planning a Road Trip? Here’s What to Pack in the COVID Era

by Amanda Burgess | July 31, 2020

Women-tested packing tips to help you plan and pack for your road trip in the COVID era.

A Primer on RVs for the Uninitiated

by JourneyWoman Staff | June 29, 2020

In the market for a new (or new to you) motor home? GoRVing Canada has a few suggestions on choosing an RV that suits your tastes and needs.

Five Road Trips in Ontario, Canada, to Get Off the Grid

by Amanda Burgess | June 27, 2020

Five road trips in Ontario , Canada, where women can get off-the-grid, from Balaclava to Eganville to Thunder Bay.

Finding Freedom on the Road: RV Solo Travel Safety Tips from Women

by Carolyn Ray | June 23, 2020

RV travel is poised to become one of the summer’s fastest-growing trends and is seen by many as a viable option for social distancing. We reached out to women RV owners for their tips to help you stay safe.

Using Curiosity as Your Compass for Travel: Part 2

by Amanda Burgess | June 14, 2020

When Questions Lead to Amazing Travel Experiences Have you ever been somewhere and have a question bubble up in you that cannot be contained and you...

The Perfect Oregon Road Trip Itinerary, From a Local

by Guest Writer | May 11, 2020

Guest writer Regina Winkle-Bryan helps us plan a road trip in her home state, Oregon.

Fun on the road: The play-filled moments that make solo travellers feel alive

by Amanda Burgess | February 10, 2020

Whether you’re traveling solo or with others, there are those moments while traveling where you become fully, viscerally aware of how much fun you’re having.