Guide to Women’s Travel In

Europe

Rouen, Normandy, The City That Never Forgets: Memories of Monet, Joan of Arc and Richard the Lionheart Linger

In Rouen, France, the memory of Joan of Arc, Claude Monet and Julia Childs are kept alive with monuments, festivals and stories.

venice canal italy =t sunset with famous crooked bell tower in the background by jancattaneo

Tina Hartas

Love Books? You’ll Want to Plan for Venice Noir and These Other Literary Festivals in 2026

Mark your calendars for some of the best literary festivals around the world in 2026, including the Venice Noir Book...

Dieppe normandy france view from above

Carolyn Ray

Making Time for Gratitude: A Canadian Road Trip to Normandy’s D-Day and World War II Beaches

A November road trip in Normandy offers time for reflection and gratitude, visiting Canadian World War II beaches and...

rouen cathedral normandy france

Carolyn Ray

Rouen, Normandy, The City That Never Forgets: Memories of Monet, Joan of Arc and Richard the Lionheart Linger

In Rouen, France, the memory of Joan of Arc, Claude Monet and Julia Childs are kept alive with monuments, festivals...

aurora iceland

JourneyWoman Staff

Discount Extended to January 31, 2026: JourneyWoman Announces Iceland Cruise with Aurora Expeditions in June 2026

Aurora Expeditions is offering JourneyWoman readers an exclusive 50% discount on a small ship cruise to Iceland in...

Croatian Islands Sipan at sunset

Diana Ballon

Taking It Slow: Island-Hopping in Croatia

With about 1,200 islands, Croatia’s Adriatic coast has its own story, history, personality and rhythm. Which one will...

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Europe Travel

Giants Causeway Ireland tripod

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Carolyn Ray

Go Your Own Way: A Self-Guided Trip to Scotland and Ireland is Full of Magical Moments

cliffs of moher ireland and scotland webinar

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JourneyWoman Staff

JourneyWoman Webinar: How To Plan a Custom Trip to Ireland and Scotland With Brendan Vacations on October 8

View of the Edinburgh Castle from Calton Hill at sunset.

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JourneyWoman Staff

Where to Stay in Edinburgh, Scotland: Recommendations from Solo Women

View of Mt Etna near catania sicily from Taormina

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Carolyn Ray

Catania, Sicily, the Island of Dreams and Legends

Kim and I spotted drinking a South African chardonnay a decade ago in Michamvi, Zanzibar of all places–due to an extremely limited wine list of…one option!

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Jules Torti

The Black Fly in Our Chardonnay: Booze Around the World

smiling woman in Dublin on walking tour day trip

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Carolyn Ray

Day Trips in Ireland for Women: Seven Highlights to Experience Culture and Food

Tanzila Khan overlooks the town of Berat in Albania

Tanzila Khan

Accessible Adventures in Albania: An Off-Season Road Trip is Full of Surprises

Diana Ballon with her bike on a cycling trip in Greece. Diana suggests cycling as active travel for women over 50.

Diana Ballon

Riding Solo Over 50: How Cycling Opened up a Whole New World For Me

Woman eating mussels at the food market on a food tour.

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JourneyWoman Staff

Will Travel for Food: Food Tours for Solo Women

Woman enjoying view on the Eiffel tower in Paris

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JourneyWoman Staff

Where to Stay in Paris: Recommendations From Solo Women

Edradour Distillery, the smallest traditional distillery in Scotland.

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Jules Torti

Finding Peace and Adventure in the Fable-like Town of Pitlochry, Scotland

woman holds cup of coffee or tea, standing on the balcony with Europe city street view in the morning

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JourneyWoman Staff

30 of the Best Solo Travel Tips from Our Readers (May 2024)

hurtigruten northern lights

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JourneyWoman Staff

Celebrate JourneyWoman’s 30th Anniversary on a Northern Lights Expedition Cruise with Hurtigruten in December 2024

Overlooking Gordes Village in the Luberon, Provence France

Leyla Alyanak

Falling in Love with the Hilltop Villages of France’s Luberon… Again

Filisur Landwasser Viaduct, one of the iconic sights to see if you travel Switzerland by train

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Carolyn Ray

Sustainable Train Travel: A Breathtaking Journey Through the Swiss Alps

solo in switzerland boat

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Carolyn Ray

Solo in Switzerland’s Prettiest City: Lucerne is Full of Surprises