Last updated on March 7th, 2024
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Why It’s Never Too Late: Reinvention at Any Age
It’s never too late to embrace reinvention at any age, as travel writer Leyla Alyanak, 70, is still discovering as she looks for new adventures.
On International Women’s Day 2024, JourneyWoman Celebrates Women Over 50 Leading The “Second Female Travel Revolution”
On International Women’s Day 2024, JourneyWoman celebrates women seeking and creating purposeful travel experiences.
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.
Is Solo Travel Really Lonely? 30 Tips to Manage Loneliness
Ageless wisdom curated by the iconic Evelyn Hannon, JourneyWoman founder, on how solo women can manage loneliness on the road.
JourneyWoman Webinar Series: Wellness and Transformational Travel on March 12
Join our March 12 webinar to learn more about transformational travel from experts in the JourneyWoman Women’s Travel Directory.
Canterbury for the Curious: Martyrs, Miracles and Myths
With its ancient history and famous Cathedral, Canterbury, in Kent, has inspired pilgrimages, myths and stories for centuries.
New Annual JourneyWoman Travel Awards Honour the Wisdom, Purpose and Innovation of Women Over 50
For our 30th anniversary, JourneyWoman is announcing four new awards for women over 50, including the Evelyn Hannon Solo Travel Award. Nominate a solo traveller or entrepreneur by April 30, 2024.
Rick Steves: How to Travel to Europe With Gusto in 2024
Rick Steves, America’s most well-known travel guru, says Europe is the springboard for global travel, and we’re kissing cheeks with gusto!
Sailing for Seniors: Can an 83-Year Old Woman Handle a Week on a Catamaran?
Is sailing for seniors possible? 83-year old Diana Eden steps out of her comfort zone in the British Virgin Islands to find out.
Christmas in Florence, Italy: Lights and Laughter
Florence at Christmas is full of beauty, found in its people and piazzas, with easy train trips to nearby Tuscan villages.
Solo Travel Memoirs: When Asking Questions Invites Adventure
As these solo travel stories show, when we use curiosity as our compass, we invite new adventures into our travels.
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The Power of Positivity With Mindfulness Expert Caren Osten
Mindfulness expert Caren Osten is speaking at Women’s Travel Wisdom, co-hosted by JourneyWoman™ and Girls’ Guide to Paris, in October 2022.
JourneyWoman International Women’s Day 2022 Photo Exhibition Winners
In our 2022 International Women’s Day photo exhibition, we recognize the women who have made our travel experiences meaningful.
The Power of Women in Travel: Five Stories of Women Helping Women
Featuring five women-owned tourism businesses that have been supporting women, communities and wildlife during the pandemic.
12+ Ways to Empower Women When You Travel
From hiring women to donating menstrual supplies, here are 12 things we can do to support and empower women through travel.
Six Secrets From Women Travellers Over 50 on Aging Disgracefully
Women travellers who colour outside the lines of societal norms and expectations dish out six secrets to aging disgracefully.
Introducing the JourneyWoman 2022 Women’s Travel Advisory Council
Introducing our 2022 JourneyWoman Women’s Travel Advisory Council, which helps women prepare for post-pandemic travel.
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.
Get Inspired to Travel Solo With These Quotes From JourneyWoman Readers
Ten inspiring quotes from experienced solo travellers to boost your courage and confidence to take that first step.
International Women’s Day 2022: The Women Who Guide Us on Our Travels
For our annual IWD photography exhibition, we celebrate the women who guide us on our journeys and make travel more meanngful.
Travel Advisor Roundtable: Insurance + Trends
Join JourneyWoman’s March 22 Travel Advisor Roundtable with three experienced travel advisors to help women prepare for future travel.
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.
Tattoo Tourism: Why I Got Three Tattoos on a Three-Country Adventure
Amanda Burgess shares her tattoo tourism story. Learn the meaning behind the tattoos she got on a two-month travel adventure spanning three countries.
Fit to Travel: Tips for Women to Get Adventure-Ready at Any Age
If your TravelReady goals for 2022 include improving your health and fitness, this article—and the get travel-fit tips developed by yours truly and 56-year-old ultra-runner Beth Whitman—will help you put your best foot forward.
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.
What Living in Mexico Taught Me About Trust, Joy and Gratitude During the Pandemic
Living in Mexico during the pandemic offered the opportunity to discover the soul of this country, independence and curiosity.
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