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 June Book Club: Travel by Book
Dear Reader, I don’t know about you, but I always find a little boost of inspiration in our book club. From memoirs and non-fiction, to travelogues and guides, these books take us around the world, and then some! Our June 2023 Book of the Month is "The Girl With the Louding Voice", set in Nigeria. This remarkable book by Abi Daré is all about fighting for your dreams. It shares the story of Adunni, a teenage girl who never loses sight of her goal to escape poverty, choose her own future and help others do the same. Join us on Wednesday, June 21 at 8 pm ET to talk about the themes in this book and share our own aspirations. (Register below). In May, we held our first-ever Writer's Circle, featuring JourneyWoman readers who have written their own books about Nepal, Greece, Guatemala and Tasmania (details below). In early June, JourneyWoman writer and solo traveller Karen Gershowitz gave us a preview of her new book, "Wanderlust", which you can learn about here. Karen will be in Victoria and Vancouver this week so please sign up for one of our meetups! Join our monthly book club meeting - and bring a friend! With July around the corner, we're midway through our 2023 Book Club selections, and every book seems to be better than the last! Together, we've explored Ukraine, South America, Morocco, Japan, New Zealand and now Nigeria. Our next two books for women take us to Spain, Morocco (yes, again!) and Italy. 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. Happy reading! Carolyn, Sally Jane, Wendy and Tina Our June 2023 Book of the Month: Abi Daré's "The Girl With the Louding Voice"The story of Adunni, who inspires us to fight for our dreams. Join us at our monthly book club meeting on Wednesday, June 21, at 8 pm ET.
Six Inspiring Books About the Camino de SantiagoThinking about a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago? Get inspired by these books recommended by women, including "What the Psychic Told the Pilgrim", our July Book of the Month.
12 Books About Places Solo Women LoveWhen we invited women to share their top dream experiences, these 12 places were at the top of the list. TripFiction shares books to inspire our journeys.
Watch our first JourneyWoman Writer's Circle on May 25 featuring authors from our communityFeaturing: “Nepal One Day at a Time: One woman’s quest to teach, trek and build a school in the remote Himalaya” by Patti Lefkos; “Unpacking for Greece: Travel in a Land of Fortresses, Fables, Ferries and Feta” by Sally Jane Smith; “When I was Elena” by Ellen Urbani and “Edge of the World, Next Stop Cape Horn” by Coral Waight.
Upcoming Events Meetups: Victoria on June 26, Vancouver on June 28, Toronto on June 30 July 8, GTA (Canada): Hike in Rouge Valley Park Community Call: June 29, 7 pm ET
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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...