A tradition of desert artsArriving at the lodge, my eyes are instantly drawn to the spectacular artworks. Huge canvasses adorn the walls, colourful interpretations of desert life, like water holes or baby...
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Paradores offer women immersion into Spain’s culture by Carolyn Ray From renovated fortresses to castles, convents and monasteries, each one of Spain’s paradors is unique. Often set in UNESCO World Heritage cities and...
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4. A Camino del Norte guidebook to plan the routeOne of the first things I did planning this route was purchasing the “Camino del Norte: Irún to Santiago along Spain’s Northern Coast”...
Make it happenWhen to go: The Camino is a year-round activity, but the busiest times are summer and fall. How to get to the Camino: This depends on your starting point. From...
Practical tips for female solo travel in Europe by JourneyWoman staff On Monday, March 2, JourneyWoman’s Carolyn Ray joined Lisa Friend on the Rick Steves Monday Night Travel show as the featured guest...
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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...
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...
