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Curated Wisdom from Our Community: Safety, Packing, and Practical AdviceCurated from our Facebook Group and Email Tips This month’s reader solo travel tips focus on safety, packing light, and practical travel strategies—perfect...
VPN technology helps women stay safe from hackersby Carolyn Ray Welcome to our Travel Technology column, where I attempt to answer your questions about the mystifying, ever-changing and evolving world of technology....
Cellars HohenortRecommended by JourneyWoman Gayle H. The Cellars Hhenort is located in the beautiful Constantina Valley near Table Mountain. Among the bountiful amenities, you’ll find two award-winning restaurants, two swimming pools, a...
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Mdina: While there’s something for Game of Thrones fans everywhere in Malta, Mdina and nearby Rabat are among the most well-known filming locations. Once the island’s capital from antiquity to the medieval...
With seven ancient megalithic temples on Malta, one has to wonderby Carolyn Ray It’s easy to believe that giants once lived in Malta when you visit the massive megalithic temples. Approaching these...
Perak offers both adventure and tranquillity for solo womenby Karen Gershowitz When most women think of Malaysia, they focus on Kuala Lumpur and the country’s white sand beaches. Those are wonderful destinations,...
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How to save money and convert multiple currencies while travellingby Carolyn Ray Welcome to our Travel Technology column, where I attempt to answer your questions about the mystifying, ever-changing and evolving world...
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...
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...
Our favourite books to inspire future travel By Carolyn Ray As 2023 comes to a close, our book club team has been reflecting on the books we’ve read over the four years in...
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