Chaotic, elegant and fascinating, Palermo takes me by surpriseby Carolyn Ray It’s the classical music that catches my attention on the Via Cassaro, the oldest street in Palermo, Sicily. A crowd is...
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The Cathedral has a large rose window and magnificent ceiling, and inside the Cathedral, one Chapel is dedicated to the patron saints of Ostuni: Saint Blaise, Saint Augustine, Saint Orontius, and Saint...
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What government websites say about travel with medicationMake sure you can bring it into another country: Check the Travel Advice and Advisories for the country you plan to visit and make sure...
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Lessons from a three-day food and cultural immersion program in Newfoundlandby Sandra Phinney We always learn something when we travel. However, sometimes we dive into the deep end of a learning experience...
5. Embrace the Pastiochioto!Lecce is a culinary dream, from pastries to pasta and fresh food. There are small markets within the medieval city, as well as a larger vegetable market near Porta...
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...
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...
Five things we can do as teachers and role modelsTravel has its own environmental issues, of course, but if we travel, it is important to seek out sustainable and best practices in...
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,...
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...
If you go to SevilleThere are many tourists in during Holy Week in Seville, so if you go, book your hotel well in advance and expect to pay higher rates. While not...
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...
Travel Tips for Women in CubaHave the right mindset Start your trip with no expectations – this makes travel in Cuba so much more satisfying. Learn to embrace the natural Cuban calm and...
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More ideas for contributing to a positive transformation in BonaireThere are so many opportunities for a low-impact, two-fold transformative experience in Bonaire. From participating in monthly beach clean-ups to walking dogs at...
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...
