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...
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Three Ways to Be a More Thoughtful Travellerby Carolyn Ray Rick Steves is one of the most beloved authors in travel, with over 50 European travel books, as well as being the...
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Fancy a Negroni?The original Negroni was created in Florence in 1919-20 at the Giacosa Café, previously known as the Café Casoni (sometimes referred to as the now-closed Café Cavalli, due to its...
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...
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Short and easy train trips from Florence by Carolyn Ray With so much to love about Florence, it’s easy to see why millions of people visit each year. While Florence is beautiful all...
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Understanding the ETIAS, EES and the Schengen Zone by Leyla Alyanak Visiting Europe has often been a rite of passage, made easier by borderless travel, rail passes, and a 90-day unquestioned permission...
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Slowing down in Florence over the holidays by Carolyn Ray It’s Christmas Eve in Florence. I’ve just arrived on the train and am rushing to get to my rented apartment in Oltrarno, on...
16. I travelled on my own for 9 months and was used to doing many things on my own. However, I never liked having dinner on my own. I usually looked for...
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...
Three countries, four different Asian wellness experiences to re-energize body and spirit by Sandra Phillips Some Asian countries consider hot soothing baths or massages as more of a social situation than the...
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...
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To view this protected post, enter the password below: Karen GershowitzKaren has been traveling solo since age seventeen, when she flew to Europe and didn’t return to the US for three years....
Why Kuala Lumpur is a must stop destination for womenby Karen Gershowitz Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures, where you will find ancient rainforests, gorgeous beaches, urban sophistication, a wide variety...
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...
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...
5. 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...
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...
Less-travelled places for women in Asia and Oceania 8. Hiroshima, Japan Recommended by Norie Quintos, member of JourneyWoman partner Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ACTF) In 1945, the US dropped the world’s first...
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...
Reinvention isn’t about age, it’s about embracing the joy of uncertaintyBy Carolyn Ray, JourneyWoman November 2023 is a milestone month for me. It marks my fifth anniversary of the beginning of what...
