Last updated on March 7th, 2024
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Finding Joy: Rona Maynard and Life Lessons From Casey, her “Starter Dog”
A candid, funny conversation with feminist icon Rona Maynard, who shares her journey of reinvention after her career at Canada’s Chatelaine magazine.
Hold The Phone, Grandma: Safe Etiquette for Grandkid Holiday Snaps and Social Media
Suggestions for grandparents when posting holiday photos on social media, particularly when traveling with grandchildren.
RISE Travel Institute Partners with JourneyWoman to Create More Sustainable and Inclusive Travel Experiences for Women 50+
RISE Institute and JourneyWoman are partnering to help create more sustainable and inclusive travel and tourism experiences for women.
Dr. Shirley Strum: Walking with Baboons in Kenya
Meet Dr. Shirley Strum, founder of Uaso Ngiro Baboon Project in Kenya, who has created baboon eco-tourism projects at Twala-Tenebo Cultural Village to employ women in Kenya.
Five Ways Women Can Change Travel for the Better in 2024
In a continuing series on how women can change travel through our own actions, our writers advocate for accessibility and flexibility.
Can You Master Menopause? A Menopause Retreat in Costa Rica Jumpstarts Joy
A menopause retreat in Costa Rica teaches women how to embrace a positive mindset, spiritual health, good nutrition and exercise.
From High Heels to Hiking Boots: How I Reinvented My Life to Travel Full Time
JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray shares her ongoing journey of reinvention and advice on how women can travel full time.
Giving Tuesday 2023: Travel-Related Causes and Non-Profits You Can Support
On Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving, we’ve identified several non-profits and causes that support and empower women and communities.
An Ode to Volunteers: Inspiring Lessons from the ‘July Project’ in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Acknowledging the volunteers and ‘heavenly invisibles’ who make our travels possible and are the backbones of our communities.
“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet: A New Travel Guide for Garden Lovers
“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet takes readers on a journey to some of the world’s most uplifting gardens.
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In “The Long Road Home” Alesa Teague Reclaims her Life Along the Camino de Santiago
As part of our Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences series, we feature Alesa Teague’s Camino de Santiago memoir “The Long Road Home”.
Healing Your Past Through Travel: Memories of a Trip to England and Scotland
JourneyWoman Joy Fox travels to England and Scotland to revisit her memories and heal her past.
The Best Culinary Travel Experiences, Recommended by our Women’s Tour Operators
We asked some of our JourneyWoman women’s tour partners, who are experts in local cuisine, to share their best culinary travel experiences.
A Librarian’s Love of Reading Inspires a Lifetime of Solo Travel
A librarian’s love for reading inspires a lifetime of solo travel, including trips deep into libraries in the heart of the Peruvian jungle.
Journeys of the Heart: Women Share Stories of Walking the Camino de Santiago
Women share their stories of walking the Camino de Santiago, the people they encountered along the way, and how the experience changed their lives.
Six Books About Midlife Misadventures on the Camino de Santiago
Six books about the Camino de Santiago, from midlife misadventures to practical guides, all recommended by women.
Indigenous Tourism Resources for Travellers
Indigenous tourism resources for travellers to learn about and support Indigenous Peoples, including courses and land acknowledgements.
How to Travel Full-Time: A Solo Traveller Shares Her Tips
Solo traveller Kate Savory shares her tips to help women travel full time, including where to stay, how to pack and more.
Solo Travel Tips for Women Over 50
Guest Writer Sue Janzen offers her perspective on solo travel for women over 50, with practical advice and tips for first-timers.
Women Share Their Best “Once-in-a-Lifetime” Solo Travel Experiences
Once-in-a-lifetime travel isn’t just about the destination, it’s about adventure, learning, and journeys of the soul.
23 Women Whose Travel Memoirs Will Inspire Your Next Journey
There is no shortage of incredible travel memoirs written by women. Here are 23 of our favourite authors, as recommended by our readers.
Falling in Love, Again: Reliving my Honeymoon Trip 25 Years Later
On the occasion of her 75th birthday and 25th wedding anniversary, Diana Eden retraced her honeymoon, falling in love with Italy and her husband all over again.
5 Things Women Travellers 65+ Know That Make Them Ageless
Women Travellers 65+ share their wisdom and show us how they embrace life – and travel – to the fullest.
Survey Says Women’s Solo Travel Safety is Still an Issue
Our 2021 Women’s Solo Travel Safety Survey shows that safety is still a major concern for women, at home and while travelling.
Expert Self-Defense Tips for Women Travellers Over 50
Women’s safety expert Lorna Selig shares her advice to prevent an assault on women over 50 at home and while traveling.
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