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 Newsletter: The Joy of Travel
Dear Reader, Why does travel matter? There is perhaps no better reason to travel than to learn to trust ourselves. To understand that travel is not only about the destination, but the journey. It's when we embrace the unknown, and let the universe do its thing, that travel becomes magical. The journey within becomes just as important as the place itself – maybe even more so. Our July issue features women who said 'Hell, yes!' to the unknown and discovered the joy of travel. Women who follow their own path and face the unknown with courage and conviction. Like our new writer, Tanzila Khan, who has been a wheelchair user since birth yet has travelled solo to Croatia, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Germany, Latvia, and Estonia, to name a few. Tanzila says: “I guess travelling on wheels is an expertise I have gained by accepting life’s adventures.” Or Sandra Phinney, who gets stranded in a small, 300-person community in Labrador. Sandra's story shows us the teachings of the Inuktitut word silakKijattisinik, which is about going with the flow in this part of the world, where strangers are no longer strangers after the first Hello. Even my own story, where I expected a spa-like wellness retreat and discovered something far more meaningful – a transformation. Isn't this why we travel? To learn, to connect, to grow, to share our stories as women? When life offers you opportunities, do you embrace them? When life offers you the unexpected, do you revel in it? When your intuition gives you goosebumps, do you step into the unknown like author Jane Christmas did when she impulsively walked the Camino? Whether you are just starting to travel, finding your mojo after the pandemic, or a long-time solo traveller, I hope you’ll find inspiration in this issue from women who have walked the same road, felt the same emotions and experienced the same questions. We're here to tell you that whatever you dream, you can do it. You can claim your place in the world and find the joy that you deserve. That's the joy of travel. With gratitude, Carolyn Ray, Editor/CEO JourneyWoman P.S. Help us grow our mailing list. Share JourneyWoman with a friend who wants to travel solo. Please invite her to join our mailing list here. |
Did you know you can download and print all of our articles? Just click the printer icon under the photograph on our website. How a Transformational Retreat Kickstarted my Midlife ReinventionFor women in midlife, a transformational retreat can be an empowering, life-altering experience, as Carolyn Ray discovers at Le Monastère des Augustines in Quebec City.
Meet Tanzila Khan and our Expanded Editorial Team on July 27Solo accessible travel writer Tanzila Khan recently won the Amal Clooney Award for Women's Empowerment. Meet her and our other writers on July 27 on a special Zoom call.
How to Take Your First Post-Pandemic Solo TripIf you’re wondering how to get started again after a multi-year hiatus, these solo travellers have some advice for you.
Travel Experts Share Hidden Gems in CanadaTravel industry experts share 15 hidden gems for women in Canada, including small towns, provincial parks and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The Joys of Being Stranded — More than Once — in LabradorYou might wonder what there is to do in a tiny community of about 300 people in Rigolet, the oldest Intuit community in Labrador. Plenty, as Sandra Phinney finds out.
Best Solo Travel Tips from June 2023JourneyWoman readers dish out their best solo travel tips, including safety, accessible travel, saving money and packing advice, curated from our private Solo Travel Wisdom Group and inbound emails.
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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...