eSIM mobile technolog helps women stay safe and save moneyby Carolyn Ray Welcome to our Travel Technology column, where I attempt to answer your questions about the mystifying, ever-changing and evolving world...
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22. Completing my 850-piece winter jigsaw puzzle project has given me a chance to plot new places to travel. It’s made by Remarks Puzzles. It’s been a great educational tool, along with...
Women recommend their favourite places to stay around the worldCurated by Carolyn Ray For solo women, finding safe and affordable places to stay can make or break a trip. This month we...
3. Fear of being robbed should not overshadow the joy of travelBy taking sensible steps to protect yourself and staying aware of your environment, you can navigate your travels with confidence and...
23. I talk to strangersWhen I’m alone and spurred on by loneliness, I have wonderful conversations with strangers – both other travellers and people who live locally – that I wouldn’t have...
22. Tip 1: Dress well: Dress more like the locals and grab that long scarf or oversized shirt. No tanks, shorts, mini-skirts or showing too much skin. It may sound backward and...
Five curiosities that make Canterbury magicalby Carolyn Ray When it comes to picturesque British towns and villages, Canterbury, Kent, in southeast England, comes to mind immediately. This small city of less than...
Making Airbnbs safer for solo women over 50by Carolyn Ray On my most recent trip to Italy, I stayed in a palazzo. Without a doubt, it was one of the best homestays...
Women-owned tour companies planning for growth in 2024Women over 50 continue to drive growth in the travel industry, according to JourneyWoman’s second annual travel survey of its Women’s Travel Directory partners, which...
30 Best Places for Women’s Solo Travel in 2024In keeping with JourneyWoman’s ethos of sharing first-hand experiences, the 30 Best Places for Women’s Solo Travel in 2024 are recommended by JourneyWoman’s editorial...
Eight tips to help women adjust and overcome jet lag1. Drink water: Flying dehydrates us. there is less humidity in the air and there are also changes in air pressure, both of...
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Carolyn Ray, Editor, JourneyWomanWhat women can do: Support travel companies that offer flexibility without exorbitant costs As travellers, we are used to the constant changes that occur when flights, weather or situations...
What I learned travelling at home for 30 days by Sandra Phinney In my first column on slow travel at home, I referred to Mary Oliver’s quote from Our World about finding...
April – Koko Krater Botanical Garden, Honolulu, Hawaii, USAWhile eastern O’ahu is best known for snorkelling and bodysurfing, ‘it’s walking the 2.3. mile (3.7km) loop trail inside Koko Crater that will appeal...
