Type of Travel

Long Stays

Taking the time to connect to nature, people and cultures in a sustainable way

Strasbourg Alsace France. Traditional half timbered houses of Petite France.

Apr 23, 2025

France’s Grand Est Region Charms in the Low Season: Reims, Nancy and Strasbourg

France’s Grand Est region charms in the low season, with UNESCO World Heritage sites, culinary experiences and...

View of Mt Etna near catania sicily from Taormina

Aug 28, 2024

Catania, Sicily, the Island of Dreams and Legends

Catania, Sicily offers rocky volcanic coastlines, where treasures of the ancient world sit next to Baroque monuments...

Portrait of active senior woman with backpack going for a hike in countryside

Aug 23, 2024

Ten Money-Saving Tips for Your Next Adventure Trip

Whether you plan your own travels or prefer guided tours, these money-saving travel tips will help you plan a...

Tanzila Khan overlooks the town of Berat in Albania

Aug 07, 2024

Accessible Adventures in Albania: An Off-Season Road Trip is Full of Surprises

A off-season road trip through the southern part of Albania showcases stunning coastal villages, ancient ruins, and...

A woman checks her list and packs her suitcase while planning for long trips.

Practical Tips for Women to Prepare for Long-Term Travel

May 23, 2024

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

Packing for Long Trips: How Women Can Pack Smart and Be Comfortable

May 23, 2024

city view of white buildings in Ostuni the white city puglia ital

Ostuni, Italy: Wanders in Puglia’s Magical ‘White City’ in the Off Season

May 07, 2024

older woman drinking tea airbnb where to stay women

10 Things Women Should Look For When Booking a Longer Stay

Feb 07, 2024

Colourful buildings along the coast of Cinque Terre, one of many great day trips from Florence

Five Off-Season Day Trips from Florence, Including Cinque Terre, Siena, Pisa and Lucca

Feb 07, 2024

Sunrise Canaan Nova Scotia

Going Psycho: Lessons from My Travels at Home

Oct 05, 2023

A red canoe sits on a river bed in Nova Scotia, during Sandra Phinney's project of learning to slow travel at home

The July Project: Learning About Travel at Home in Nova Scotia

Aug 01, 2023

women 50+ lead off-season travel

Women Over 50 Lead Off-Season Travel Trend, New Survey Says

May 24, 2023

View of Prague city skyline in the winter

Prague in the Off Season: Travel Tips for First Time Visitors

Apr 12, 2023

Royal Alcazar of Seville arch

Seville, Spain in the Off-Season: Seven Things to Do

Mar 12, 2023

Close up portrait of older woman traveller

My Top Three Travel Hacks for Longer Trips: eSims and More

Feb 07, 2023

A woman fluffs pillows in her Airbnb. Airbnb has made it easier to become a host.

Airbnb Wants More Mature Women to Become Hosts – Here’s Why

Jan 19, 2023

View of Casco Antiguo in Panama City

The Lure of Panama City’s Old Town, Casco Antiguo, in the Off-Season

Nov 20, 2022

View of Eiffel tower during the sunrise with beautiful yellow trees in autumn in Paris

Five Best Shoulder Season Destinations Recommended by Solo Women

Oct 04, 2022

Angela Maxwell with her cart in front of a fortress

One Solo Traveller’s Extraordinary Journey of Walking the World

Apr 07, 2022

Overlooking Cefalu, Sicily

10 Expert Tips for Women to Find the Perfect Long Stay

Mar 17, 2022

Women making Tortillas. Group of smiling cooks preparing flat bread tortillas in Yucatan, Mexico while living in Mexico

What Living in Mexico Taught Me About Trust, Joy and Gratitude During the Pandemic

Jan 13, 2022

uxmal mayan pyramid near merida, mexic

Merida, Mexico: A Safe, Undiscovered Destination for Women

Dec 09, 2021

A woman walks the PEI Camino

PEI’s Island Walk, “Canada’s Camino,” is Designed for Shoulder Season Travel

Sep 21, 2021

Pauline meeting up with fellow slow traveller Janie in Luberon, France

How Women Can Embrace a Slow Travel Mindset, with Slow Travel Pioneer Pauline Kenny

Apr 06, 2021

JourneyWoman editor Carolyn standing in the back of a cube van after downsizing for travel.

Downsizing for Travel: Designing Your Future Travel Lifestyle

Feb 24, 2021