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20+ things to know about MalaysiaWhen I started researching Malaysia, I had a hard time finding answers to basic questions on major travel webistes. Most of my research was done on smaller...
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Featured destinations for 2026“Off-season travel is really the industry’s best-kept secret,” says Born. “Through Globus Escapes, we can offer women immersive, authentic, story-rich experiences in destinations across the globe at a price...
While not yet as globally adored as Spain’s Camino de Santiago, the Kumano Kodō is a network of pilgrimage trails that weaves through the mountains of the Kii Peninsula south of Kyoto...
Malaysia’s healing traditions In a state of complete relaxation, I am led to a low-lit room with a view of the ocean for my Malaysian massage with Lena. Over the next 100 minutes,...
And that’s not the only change afoot. Wellness travel in 2026 is also increasingly incorporating a broader range of activities, from a heightened focus on connecting with nature to cultural engagement and...
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Lessons from solo travelling Bangkok in a wheelchair1. Take public transit I am pleasantly surprised by the vast and beautiful Suvarnabhumi Airport and face no issues in leaving the aircraft, collecting luggage...
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The D-Day connection to CaenCaen (pronounced ‘Kahn’) is only 10 minutes from the D-Day beaches and was almost completely destroyed in WW2. When it was liberated by the Canadian 3rd Infantry Division...
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From its origins as a Gallic settlement, to the Vikings, to becoming the Norman capital of France, Rouen is today a thriving, welcoming city, offering women many compelling reasons to visit, especially...
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Integrity is the thread that connects usCreated in 1940 by Professor Edmond Szekely and his wife, Deborah, 85 years later and she can still be seen attending events and activities. At 103,...
6. Top 150 Unusual Things to See in Alberta by Debbie OlsenHave you ever wanted to dine in a water tower, explore the site of a former beaver ranch or take a...
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ElectronicsBinoculars: Going on a cruise or safari soon? This is a great time to consider upgrading your phone and binoculars. Try a pair of high-quality 10×42 Zeiss binoculars or the Bushnell brand, which are on...
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Special offerJourneyWoman’s Carolyn Ray tested a Saily eSIM on her latest trip to France and found it easy to use, with clear instructions on installation. If you’d like to try Saily, use...
Recurring patterns along the Dalmatian coastMany Croatian islands share distinct features. Rugged limestone cliffs soar dramatically into the sea. Craggy rocks carve out hidden coves, forming private little pebble beaches perfect for...
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The Verdict: What’s a Solo-ish trip like?Is the “soloish’ product ready for prime time, and the women 50+ traveller? At the time I visited in June 2025, this was the second ‘soloish’...
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We charged our bike batteries every night in our hotel rooms. The batteries took about 4-5 hours to return to a full 100% charge and were simple to reinstall each morning before...
The GEM is the world’s largest museum of antiquitiesWhen I first heard of the concept of the Grand Egyptian Museum (or GEM) several years ago, it sounded like an impossible feat —...
How to get a US passportWhere to Begin Whether you are renewing a passport or applying for the first time, the first step is to visit the State Department website. It’s a...
4. We can seek out and support women-owned businessesThis is a pillar of JourneyWoman’s ethos; by supporting a woman-owned business you can support a community, a city, a village and ultimately a...
Onboard the Rocky MountaineerMy train started with 26 pieces, including two locomotives, two generator cars, crew cars and guest cars. “We’ll be down to 13 tomorrow,” train manager Jill McDowell confided. “Today...
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3. Turn on your security featuresWith all of the security features in the app, when you sign up for it, even if you’ve had it for 10 years, if a new safety...
