Founded in Canada in 1994, JourneyWoman™ is the world’s first and largest women’s solo travel website and community, inspiring women over 50 to travel safely and well. Led by CEO and Editor Carolyn Ray, we publish a monthly magazine, curate exclusive HOT FLASH travel deals and discounts, host informative webinars and events, and produce the JourneyWoman Ageless Adventuress Travel Podcast. We also host the world's only Women’s Travel Directory, which features women-friendly tours, retreats, places to stay and small ships. Learn more at JourneyWoman.com.
JourneyWoman July Book Club: Travel by Book
Dear Reader, First of all, a big thank you to the women who show up at every book club meeting — we've had some wonderful discussions this year (and yes a few technical difficulties too) but together, we've travelled around the world, to Ukraine, South America, Morocco, Japan, New Zealand, Nigeria and now Spain. Our next two books take us to Morocco (yes, again!) and Italy. Our July Book of the Month, "What the Psychic Told the Pilgrim", is particularly special because I had the opportunity to meet Jane Christmas in Bath, UK last year, as she was planning for her third Camino. Jane joined me for a video interview to share how that went (you can read it in the article below). If you haven't picked up our August book, "Still Life" by Sarah Winman, set in Florence, don't wait. It is a funny, heartwarming read - you'll fall in love with Ulysses and 99-year-old Evelyn and laugh your way through the book, as I did. Our book club discussion runs the third Wednesday of each month at 8 pm ET. You do not have to read the book to attend as we also talk about the destination and central themes in the book. To see the dates and books from now until September, please visit our Book Club Page here. For those who cannot make it, subscribe to our YouTube channel to see recordings, which are generally up within a week of the event. Remember, when you buy a book using the links on our site, it helps support our book club, so thank you! Happy reading! Carolyn, Sally Jane, Wendy and Tina Our July 2023 Book of the Month: "What the Psychic Told the Pilgrim" by Jane ChristmasIn her funny, disarmingly honest memoir about the Camino de Santiago, Jane Christmas talks about how small actions can alter our lives forever. Watch our video interview and join us at our monthly book club meeting on Wednesday, July 19, at 8 pm ET. For this book club meeting, Regina Winkle-Bryan from Bold Spirit Travel will share her tips about walking the Camino De Santiago.
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JourneyWoman Solo Travel for Women Over 50
Founded in Canada in 1994, JourneyWoman™ is the world’s first and largest women’s solo travel website and community, inspiring women over 50 to travel safely and well. Led by CEO and Editor Carolyn Ray, we publish a monthly magazine, curate exclusive HOT FLASH travel deals and discounts, host informative webinars and events, and produce the JourneyWoman Ageless Adventuress Travel Podcast. We also host the world's only Women’s Travel Directory, which features women-friendly tours, retreats, places to stay and small ships. Learn more at JourneyWoman.com.
At JourneyWoman, we want to help you save time and start travelling! Every two weeks, we'll curate the best travel deals for hotels, tours and day trips to help you plan your travels. The companies featured in JourneyWoman’s Women’s Travel Directory are vetted by JourneyWoman to ensure that they operate with the highest standards. TourRadar also performs its own verification and onboarding process for all operators on its platform, adding an additional layer of security and professionalism....
Dear Reader, Thanks to everyone who joined our Women's Travel Wednesday Camino de Santiago webinar with best-selling author Jane Christmas and Carolyn Ray on June 3. What an inspiring discussion! We hope you enjoyed the breakout rooms on mindfulness, wellness/fitness, group travel, journaling and packing, hosted by our Women's Travel Directory partners, and our sponsors, including the Tourism Office of Spain in Canada. We've put their contact information below if you'd like to reach out....
Dear Reader, After finishing my 400 km walk on Spain’s northern Camino, I will admit to feeling both joy and sadness. Joy that I was able to complete this incredible trek, and sadness that it’s over! That month away feels like a gift. The opportunity to walk in silence, see the ocean and get so connected to my body and nature was incredibly meaningful. In the end, it wasn’t just about getting to Santiago, it was about the journey itself. There is no question in my mind that any woman can do...