Featured image: Erica Ehm next to her newly organized book shelf | Photo by Erica Ehm Making room for new adventures (and travel) by Erica Ehm There comes a time in the lives of many women when we prioritize experiences over possessions. After raising our families and living rooted lives, the time comes when we can divest our stuff and make room for new adventures. For me, that time is now. Humming the melody to “I’m going to wash that man right out of my hair”, I wait for decluttering specialist Allana Lytle from HowSimpleOrganizing.com to arrive. Recently separated and an empty nester, I ..read more

Featured image: Teaching our grandchildren about our shared Earth can start at a young age | Photo by Envato What on Earth can we do, as grandparents? by Kathy Buckworth Every year when Earth Day rolls around, we are hyper conscious of cleaning up our neighbourhood parks, making sure our compost bins are filled, and we look for new ways to reduce, re-use and recycle, the basic tenets of environmentalism. Just like kids are told “every day is Kids’ Day” when they ask why there isn’t an equivalent to Mother’s or Father’s Day, every day should really be Earth Day. While it’s great to pause an ..read more

Featured image: Get lost in these exceptional stories by women authors over 50  | Photo by Wavebreakmedia on Envato How women over 50 are changing the narrative by Tina Hartas, Founder, TripFiction When it comes to changing the narrative on women, there’s no better starting point than novels written by women over 50. These 10 exceptional women authors over 50 prove that experience and mature reflection is welcomed, showing us it’s never too late to publish. They are producing some tremendous fiction, across different genres and with unique writing styles. As mature authors, these ..read more

Last updated on April 21st, 2024 10 ways to get curious about your own backyard By Amanda Burgess When’s the last time you looked at the place you call home with the wonder and curiosity that fuels your travels? If you’re hunkering down instead of travelling, you can still flex your wanderer muscles by viewing your home city or town through the wide-angled lens of a traveller.  Getting curious and exploring your own city isn’t just a boost to your local economy – it’s a serious mood booster for you. Tack on the exercise that comes with exploring on foot, and it’s a boost to your immune ..read more

Book by May 30 and save on travel to Ireland, Vietnam and other destinations (Sponsored)  We’re pleased to share yet another travel discount just for JourneyWoman readers from our Women’s Travel Directory. This time we’re featuring a Seasonal Travel Sale from three of our partners; Trafalgar Travel, Insight Vacations and Brendan Vacations. With unparalleled savings of up to $3,600 – $4,000* USD/CAD per double occupancy on worldwide tours, this is the perfect time to introduce your daughter, mother, grandmother, girlfriend, or significant other to the amazing world of travel! Whether you ..read more

Last updated on April 21st, 2024 Featured image: Mairlyn Smith shares her hidden gems in Toronto, Ontario | Photo by diegograndi on Envato Hidden gems in Toronto: Where to stay, eat and play from a local by Kathy Buckworth Next up in our series profiling notable Canadian women age 50+, Canada’s most famous and funny home economist and cookbook author Mairlyn Smith tells us about why she loves her hometown of Toronto. Regular viewers of Cityline and Breakfast Television know that when Mairlyn Smith shares a recipe, there will be snorting. Hers, and the audiences as she draws on her Second C ..read more

Get 20% off Intrepid Travel’s Women Expeditions! (Sponsored)  Get ready to break down the cultural barriers of traditional tourism with our Women’s Travel Directory partner, Intrepid Travel. Having launched some incredible women-only expeditions, these special trips have been designed not only to allow women from all over the world to travel together in small groups but also to empower local women by providing employment opportunities while also supporting women-owned businesses along the way. Intrepid Travel believes travel is for everyone. But in some countries, there a ..read more

Featured image: Mairlyn Smith shares her hidden gems in Toronto, Ontario | Photo by diegograndi on Envato Hidden gems in Toronto: Where to stay, eat and play from a local by Kathy Buckworth Next up in our series profiling notable Canadian women age 50+, Canada’s most famous and funny home economist and cookbook author Mairlyn Smith tells us about why she loves her hometown of Toronto. Regular viewers of Cityline and Breakfast Television know that when Mairlyn Smith shares a recipe, there will be snorting. Hers, and the audiences as she draws on her Second City comedy training as she walks ..read more

Lead image: Our 30th anniversary book will honour the wisdom of women over 50/ Photo by yavdat via Envato Share your wisdom in our brief survey by April 30 To mark our 30th anniversary in 2024, JourneyWoman is publishing a commemorative book about women’s travel, intended to inspire and honour women over 50.  Our book showcases the wisdom of women over 50 and highlight those who are acting as inspirational role models for other women — and that includes you! To create this book, we need your help. Please click on the link below. You’ll be invited to respond to at least one of thre ..read more

Last updated on April 14th, 2024 Featured image: Africa’s diverse wildlife experiences make it a compelling destination for women / Photo via Envato Where and when to go to Africa With 54 countries on the African continent, there are countless untold adventures for women in this incredibly diverse region. The African continent is not one to be easily crossed off a list, with a landmass of 30 million km squared and a population of more than one billion people. There is more than one adventure to be had and many stories to be told. When you are thinking of a trip to Africa, what do you want ..read more