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No Single Supplement for Solo Women on Selected Swan Hellenic 2023 Expedition Cruises
Cultural expedition cruise company Swan Hellenic is offering incredible discounts for solo women on several expeditions in 2023.
Female Solo Travel: 10 Books to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Ten books by women that will have you planning your next solo adventures, from Dervla Murphy to Cheryl Strayed.
How to Take Your First Post-Pandemic Solo Trip
If you’re wondering how to take your first post-pandemic solo trip, our experts have some ideas and tips for you.
Safe and Affordable Countries for Senior Women to Travel Solo
We invited experienced female solo travellers over 50 to share their first-hand advice on safe and affordable countries for seniors.
Best Tips From JourneyWoman Readers From April 2023
April 2023’s best solo travel tips from JourneyWoman readers, sharing advice on packing tips, how to explore cities and safety.
Best Tips From JourneyWoman Readers From February 2023
The best travel tips from JourneyWoman readers in February 2023, covering packing tips, places to stay, how to save money and safety tips.
Weekend in Bath: The Perfect Getaway for First-Time Solo Travellers
With its Georgian architecture, thermal spas and lush gardens, Bath, UK is the perfect getaway for solo women seeking ‘me’ time.
Tips for Solo Travel: Solo Urban Immersion
An adventurous solo traveller shares her tips on ‘solo urban immersion’, when she travels solo to a new city for a month.
Going Green: A Solo Traveller Readies for Group Travel to Ireland
Solo traveller Sue Janzen explores how solo travel differs from group travel as she plans a trip to Ireland with Globus Travel. (sponsored)
TTC’s Melissa DaSilva Seeks to Empower Women With New Women-Only Tours
With more women travelling solo, TTC’s Melissa DaSilva seeks to empower women with safe, affordable and sustainable women-only tours.
How Women Over 50 Can Get Started in Solo Travel
Experienced solo travellers share their candid advice to help aspiring first-timers take the first step into solo travel.
Reflections from an “Original” Solo Traveler: After Years of Travel, I Finally Landed
Solo travel rockstar Barbara Weibel reflects on years of traveling the world and her decision to settle down in Thailand.
Travel at Home: A Solo Walk on the Vancouver Island Trail
Solo travel isn’t always about going far from home, as guest writer Tracey Smyth discovered when she hiked Canada’s Vancouver Island Trail.
Adventures in Africa: Abseiling Sipi Falls in Eastern Uganda
Maria Kamau experiences the ultimate rush on a solo trip abseiling the incredible Sipi Falls in Eastern Uganda, Africa.
Expert Solo Travel Safety Tips for Young Women
Practical travel safety tips to help young women plan and prepare for their first solo trip, covering physical to online safety.
JourneyWoman Readers Share Their Top Travel Tips for May 2022
JourneyWoman readers share their best travel tips for May 2022, from less-travelled places to technology tips.
How Solo Travellers Can Transform Loneliness Into A Gift
Solo traveller Sue Janzen shares her advice to plan for loneliness, transforming it into a beautiful gift.
The Wisdom of Menopause: Stepping Into Our Power at Midlife
Women travelers share their menopause and travel stories and their journey to unleash their full potential at midlife.
Why Iceland Should Be Your First Post-Pandemic Solo Trip
Three reasons why Reykjavik, Iceland should be your first post-pandemic solo trip, from guest writer Marisa Pooley.
Six Reasons You Should Use a Travel Advisor
Three experienced travel advisors share how they help women navigate unrelenting change, find deals and discounts, and unravel the complexity of travel insurance.
Six Things For Solo Travellers to Enjoy in London
Guest writer Claudia Eastman shares her tips for solo travel in London, a city that never disappoints.
One Solo Traveller’s Extraordinary Journey of Walking the World
Inspired by the women who came before her, adventurous solo traveller Angela Maxwell shares lessons from her courageous walk around the world.
Six Wellness Retreats for Solo Women Travellers in 2023
From Bali to Nepal, we’ve curated some of our most recommended wellness retreats and experiences for female solo travellers.
Most Inspiring Quotes About Solo Travel
Ten inspiring quotes from experienced solo travellers to boost your courage and confidence to take that first step.
Preparing for Your First Post-Pandemic Trip: Travel Advice From Women
Advice from women who have been travelling to help you prepare for a new world of travel starting with having the right mindset.
Trends in Women’s Solo Travel for 2022
What you told us about your plans for solo travel in 2022: there’s frustration and fear, but also hope and optimism.