JourneyWoman May/June Events: Memoirs, Solo Travel and Local Meetups


Dear JourneyWoman,

Need a reminder that your voice matters? We're hosting two events that feature women from the JourneyWoman community who are sharing their personal solo journeys with us. Come join us, support these women and share WHY we travel — to learn, to grow, to step out of our comfort zone, to inspire others, and to teach.

Women's Solo Memoirs: Thursday, May 25, 7 pm ET ​
For our Community Call this month, we honour women who share their personal journeys in published books. If you’ve ever thought about writing your own solo travel memoir, these women will help you get started. Our moderator is Jenny O'Connell from Adventures in Good Company, whose debut book project, "Finding Petronella", traces her 2014 solo trek across Finland following the footsteps of a legendary woman beyond the Arctic Circle. Guests include: "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. We ask for a small fee to hold your place, which is donated to a non-profit.

Solo Travel Q&A With JW Writer and Author Karen Gershowitz

For those who yearn for quirky and unique travel experiences, you’ll want to put Karen Gershowitz’s latest book, Wanderlust: Extraordinary People, Quirky Places and Curious Cuisine, on your reading list. With more than 90 countries under her belt, Gershowitz shows us that life is better — and more fun — when we’re curious. Places are limited, don't wait to sign up!

Connect with Other Women at a Local Meetup

JourneyWomen the world over want to meet in person, so we're coordinating a series of meetups in Canada. If you'd like to host a meetup please email Carolyn at editor@journeywoman.com with a suggested time, date and location.

Toronto Meet up - Saturday, June 3, 10 am -11:30 am walking tour with Myseum of Toronto hosted by the Toronto Society of Architects. Tour starts at the ROM. More info and Sign up here!​

Edmonton AB Meet up - Saturday, June 3, 11 am at Second Cup - details here.

Save the date:

Victoria, BC Meet up - June 23, 4 pm - JW writer Karen Gershowitz is hosting. Details to come.

Vancouver Meet up - June 26, 4 pm - JW writer Karen Gershowitz is hosting. Details to come.

Toronto/ GTA, Rouge Valley Park Walk/Hike - July 8 - save the date (announcement coming soon)

"Limitless Accessibility" Group on Thursday, June 8, 7 pm ET

Join us for our monthly discussion on ideas and tips to improve mobility and accessibility on group tours. Last month, we focused on airports and accommodations. This month, Patch from Accessible Go is joining us to share tips about hotel accessibility. Sign up here.

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