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The Raptor Woman: Dr. Darcy Ogada is Saving Kenya’s Iconic Birds of Prey
As director of The Peregrine Fund-Africa, Darcy Ogada is working to save Kenya’s raptors – from falcons to eagles – from extinction.
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.
How to Choose a Wellness Retreat
For Global Wellness Day, five tips to find a wellness retreat that’s right for you and support your journey of self-care and healing.
“Soul of Travel” Podcast Joins JourneyWoman, Amplifying Women’s Voices in Travel
The award-winning podcast, ‘Soul of Travel’ has joined forces with JourneyWoman to amplify women’s voices in travel.
Wild Women Expeditions and JourneyWoman Partner to Prevent Human Trafficking
Women’s travel leaders Wild Women Expeditions and JourneyWoman are partnering to raise funds for Ally House, to prevent human trafficking.
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.
Insights into Kenya’s Endangered Cheetahs, From Mary Wykstra, founder of Action for Cheetahs
In Africa, the cheetah population is dwindling as they are captured as pets, killed over conflict and suffering from land use and climate change.
Karen Gershowitz Sparks “Wanderlust” and Curiosity With New Travel Book
With her new book, “Wanderlust”, Karen Gershowitz embraces curiosity to step into the unknown for more meaningful travel experiences.
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.
Solo Travel Memoirs
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More Women’s Solo Travel Stories to Inspire You
Top 5 things you’ve always wanted to know about sparkling wine but were afraid to ask
By now, most wine lovers know that only bubbly coming from the northern French region of Champagne can be called “Champagne.” And that’s a great place to start, but there is so much more to know.
Travel Ethiopia: Intuition-Led Exploring
You know those pivotal moments when you explore a new place and a little voice inside you whispers "go down that alley" or "what is that – go find out"? or "you need to do this"? We don't always listen to that voice. We don't always trust our intuition. But when we...
Table for One: The Joy of Eating Alone as a Solo Woman Traveller
Eating alone is a great way to get out of your comfort zone. Here are some tips to help you find joy in solo dining!
Reads on the Road: Books to take on your Travels
Guest writer Ursula Maxwell Lewis shares some the classic travel books, including suggestions from the JourneyWoman community.
Three Life Lessons I Learned from Road Trips
Whether in Greece, Spain or the US, an unplanned road trip is a perfect opportunity to put your trust in the universe!
The Journey of JourneyWoman Continues!
It gives me great joy to continue Evelyn’s legacy, in partnership with her family. In her final days, I had the opportunity to talk to her about my plans for JourneyWoman, and I’d like to think that gave her comfort and solace.
Safe Travels, Evelyn Hannon, the Original Journey Woman
Featured image: Evelyn Hannon and her daughters, Erica Ehm and Leslie EhmThe Legacy of Evelyn Hannon lives on by Erica and Leslie Ehm Dear JourneyWomen: The past few months have been difficult for our family. In April, our mother, Evelyn Hannon, founder of...
Stress Management on the Road
Women travellers are likely to be subject to particular stresses whilst travelling, certainly until they’ve reached a certain plateau of self-confidence and familiarity with cultural “rules”.
My Choice of Travel Souvenirs Changes With Each Decade
Evelyn Hannon realized that as her tastes matured, her bags got smaller, her interests changed and so did the time she spent buying tchotchkes.
Listen to Your Heart and Travel
Evelyn Hannon was often asked: asked, ‘when did you take your first solo trip and why?’
How to Avoid Feeling Lonely When You Travel Solo
Seven easy ways for women to make connections and avoid feeling lonely when you travel solo, from Evelyn Hannon.
Floating Down the Danube River to Europe’s Christmas Markets
While her girlfriends were fighting the crowds of Christmas shoppers in their downtown malls, Evelyn Hannon was gliding down the Danube River on a river cruise.
Good Deeds Done by JourneyWoman Travellers
JourneyWoman readers tell us about the good deeds that they’ve done on the road.
Africa, a 17-year-old, his camera, and his inner musings…
Josh, Evelyn Hannon’s 17-year-old grandson, visited Kenya with WE.org and shares his experience in this beautiful photo essay.
Mothers tell daughters about travel
JourneyWomen from around the world share the advice about travel they have for their daughters.
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