Last updated on April 23rd, 2025
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Women’s Solo Travel Stories
Latest Women’s Solo Travel Stories
Invisible No More: JourneyWoman Advocates for Women Over 50 in Travel With New Research
JourneyWoman’s research study, “Invisible No More” is helping the travel industry understand and adapt to the needs of women over 50.
Women Are Rethinking Their Travel Plans in 2025 — And Embracing New Destinations With Intention
As America’s trade war escalates with Canada, China, Mexico and the E.U., women are shifting their travel plans to new destinations.
JourneyWoman Releases New Study: “Invisible No More: The Ageless Adventuress” — How Women 50+ Are Fuelling Travel’s Billion-Dollar Boom
JourneyWoman’s new study. “Invisible No More: The Ageless Adventuress” shows how women 50+ travellers embrace age and wisdom as a superpower.
Malaysian Artist Azzah Sultan Explores Jewelry and Culture in “Newlyweds”
In Malaysian artist Azzah Sultan’s latest exhibition, she examines the cultural significance of jewelry and its connection to her culture.
JourneyWoman Webinar: How to Get Started in Ancestry Travel on March 25, 2025
Part of our Cultural Immersion series, join us for our March 25 webinar that helps us understand our heritage, culture and ancestry.
Not All Wellness Retreats Are Equal: Here’s How Women Can Find the Right One
Not all wellness retreats are created equal. Diana Ballon shares her tips on how to choose a wellness retreat that’s right for you.
Joyce Perrin, 88, Recipient of 2025 JourneyWoman Evelyn Hannon Award, Says It’s Never Too Late to Travel Solo
Canadian Joyce Perrin, 88, who has travelled to 156 countries and 31 territories, is the 2025 JourneyWoman Solo Travel Award recipient.
The Ties That Bind: Following My Mother’s Footsteps Through Switzerland
A trip to Switzerland reveals surprising reminders about the power of connection and the shared history that binds families together.
How Women Can Follow in Their Family Footsteps with Ancestry Travel
Following in the footsteps of your ancestors can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Ancestry travel can help you learn about who you are.
From the Ghettos to the Globe: Uganda’s Irene Nalwoga is Making An Impact
Irene Nalwoga of Women Tour Uganda is bringing solo women travellers into the Bwindi forest to meet the Mountain gorillas and explore Uganda.
Solo Travel Memoirs
Solo Traveller’s Tattoos Tell a Story of Hope, Resilience and Life After Breast Cancer
Solo traveller Christine Pope’s tattoos tell stories of strength, resilience, hope, and life after breast cancer.
Solo Travel Memoirs: How One Woman Became a Travelling Storyteller
After Colombian Juliana Marín Fryling discovered Vivapalabra, she followed her passion to become a travelling storyteller.
Solo Travel Memoirs: Connecting to the World Through Art and Travel
Solo traveller Karen Gershowitz connects to the world through art and travel, rediscovering her artist’s soul.
Solo Travel Memoirs: How a Passion for Bees Inspires Beekeeper Tita Manice to Travel
Tita Manice has travelled to over 68 countries, including India, New Zealand, Bhutan and Morocco. Her passion for the uncharted path is equaled only by her passion for small insects – bees – that inspires her to seek out beekeepers and honey around the world.
More Women’s Solo Travel Stories to Inspire You
Is 85 Too Old to Travel Internationally? A Trip to Essaouira, Morocco Shows It’s Not
An injury at age 85 made me rethink travelling, but a trip to Essaouira, Morocco showed me I could return to travel with confidence.
2025 JourneyWoman Solo Travel Webinar Series: Cultural Immersion and Connection
JourneyWoman’s 2025 Webinars will focus on cultural immersion through culinary, festivals, and art, hosted by our own expert travel writers.
JourneyWoman Announces Solo Travel Concierge Service for Women, Providing Trusted Resources to Plan and Book Travel
JourneyWoman’s new Solo Travel Concierge service curates trusted resources to help women plan and book solo travel.
Holiday Travel Tips to Save Money on Flights
Five expert tips to help you save money on flights and get the most value for your dollar, from travel writer Scott Laird.
What Solo Women Travellers Over 50 Want in 2025
Solo travel is a movement, particularly among older women, who are empowered, purposeful and have the mindset, time and money to travel.
Giving Tuesday 2024: Causes That Lift Up Women Around the World
For Giving Tuesday 2024, we focus on causes that help lift women’s voices around the world, including Malala Fund and more.
Curious Where Travel Writers Spend the Holidays? Less-Travelled Places to Add to Your List
Have you ever wondered where travel writers spend the holidays? The JourneyWoman writing team shares less-travelled places to add to your list.
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 adventure.
Announcing our 2024 JourneyWoman Award Winners: Inspiring Solo Women and Entrepreneurs Over 50
Featured image: The JourneyWoman Awards celebrate women over 50 changing the travel industry for the better | Photo by SabrinaBracher on Envato Celebrate our inaugural award winners JourneyWoman has announced the inaugural recipients of the 2024 JourneyWoman Awards,...
Indigenous Women in Aviation: Flying the Female Skies
In Canada, Indigenous women are making their presence felt in the aviation industry, which has historically been dominated by men.
Be a Catalyst for Change: Women 50+ Travellers Invited to Participate in Global Survey on Solo Travel
In partnership with Collette Travel, Intrepid and Aurora Expeditions, JourneyWoman has launched a global survey on women 50+ travellers.
Women’s Rights and Gender Equality: A Solo Traveller’s Perspective
As a solo traveller, I’ve seen first hand that the struggle for gender equality continues, both at home and for women worldwide.
JourneyWoman, Don’t Stand on the Sidelines
Featured image: Let’s step into the future not the past | Photo by ShutterstockThis is our time as women to participate by Carolyn Ray Whether you’ve been out travelling or at home, you may have noticed some distressing shifts in how women are being treated in the...
JourneyWoman Announces New Women’s Travel Book: “Never Too Late: How Women Travellers 50+ Are Making the Rules”
JourneyWoman’s Carolyn Ray and award-winning photographer Lola Akinmade are collaborating on a new travel book to inspire older women.
Travel with Purpose: Volunteering at a Turtle Conservation Project in Costa Rica Makes My Dream Real
As a volunteer on a turtle conservation project in Costa Rica with Conservation VIP, I fulfilled a long-held dream to help baby turtles.
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