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Type of Travel
Older Adventuress
Living life on our own terms
Solo Travel for Seniors: How to Overcome Fear and Get Started in Solo Travel
If you’re a senior woman hesitant about solo travel, here are expert tips to get started and face your fears.
“Brightening My Corner”: Ruth Malloy’s Memoir Shares Dreams Fulfilled
Chinese-Canadian journalist Ruth Lor Malloy, 91, shares her life’s work to foster intercultural dialogue and justice for marginalized groups.
Never Too Old to Travel Solo: At 86, Joyce Perrin is Still Making Connections
You’re never too old to travel solo, says 86-year old author Joyce Perrin in her memoir, “Ants in My Pants”. Join Joyce and other 80+ authors on our September 28 webinar.
Meet the JourneyWoman Editorial Team
We’ve expanded our editorial team to better the reflect the needs of solo women over 50, as women lead a more intentional approach to travel.
Hidden Gems in France for Solo Women
Why not consider a shoulder-season visit to Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (the Most Beautiful Villages of France), away from the crowds?
What Women Want: How Women 50+ Plan to Travel in 2023
Our latest survey shows what women 50+ want in travel and what needs to change to meet the needs of these savvy, independent decision makers.
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.
Women’s Travel Memoirs: Women Authors Over 50 Share Their Solo Journeys
Join us on May 25 to learn about these four inspiring solo travel memoirs written by women from the JourneyWoman community.
5 Tips for Older Women in New York City
Diana Eden recounts her experience as a panelist at Women’s Travel Fest 2023, and shares her tips for older women in New York City.
Age-Friendly Airports: How Airports Can Be More Accessible for Older Women
Airports need to become more accessible. For most older travellers, the flying experience ranges from uncomfortable to excruciating.
Why Intrepid Travel Curates Women-Only Trips With Purpose
With its women-only trips, Intrepid hopes to move the needle on gender equality and women’s empowerment, attracting more mature women over 50.
Women’s Travel Fest 2023 Debuts “Solo Women Over 50” Panel
Trafalgar Tours sponsors “Kickass Solo Women Over 50” panel to profile adventurous women at Women’s Travel Fest 2023 in New York City.
Aging and Travel: How Older Women Can Shift Stereotypes About Ageism
WE know that age is all about attitude, so how do we, as older women, shift stereotypes about ageism and outdated language?
An Older Adventuress Eats Her Way Through Morocco on a Food Tour
Older adventuress Diana Eden joins Intrepid Travel on a 12-day food tour in Morocco, eating her way through Fes, Chefchaouen and Marrakesh.
This is Our Time: Celebrating Women Over 50 in Travel
On our 29th anniversary, we celebrate women over 50, travel’s most influential decision-makers and change-makers.
7 Reasons for Older Women to Consider a River Cruise
Travel Over 80 contributor Diana Eden shares her thoughts on why a river cruise might be the perfect way to travel for women over 80.
Secrets From Women 65+ About Life and Solo Travel
Life lessons from solo women over 65, as they blaze their own trail and hope the rest of the world catches up to them
Enjoying Travel During Menopause
Expert advice on how women over 50 can manage time zone changes, sleep, layovers and dehydration during menopause.
Africa for the Adventurous 80-Year Old Solo Woman? You can do it!
When you’re over 80, planning a 16-day African safari takes time, but it’s worth it, as Diana Eden, our women over 80 contributor advises.
Ageism and Technology: Tips to Help Older Women Overcome Stereotypes
Diana Eden shares four tips for women over 80 to master travel technology and confront ageist stereotypes.
What to Wear on the Plane: How to Travel in Style
Expert tips for women to stay comfortable and stylish on the plane from former costume designer Diana Eden.
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.
The Older Woman’s Swimsuit Dilemma
Contributing writer and former fashion designer Diana Eden shares her tips for older women to find the perfect swimsuit for travel.
