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off-season travel for women over 50

The Quiet Joy of Off-Season Travel for Women Over 50

I spent a lot of years squeezing trips into school breaks, summer crowds, and peak-season prices. By the time I reached my room at night, I felt more

self defense tips for solo female travelers

Self Defense Tips for Solo Female Travelers Over 50 (That Actually Fit a Midlife Body)

When I started traveling solo in my 50s, I heard the same comments over and over. “Aren’t you scared?”“I’m not as strong as I used to be, so

how to plan rest days on a trip

How I Plan Rest Days Into Every Trip Without Feeling Guilty

Have you ever been on a whirlwind trip either alone or with Sisterhood Travels and returned home feeling more exhausted than when you left? I understand completely. The

solo travel trends

Solo Travel Trends for Women 50+: What’s Ahead for 2026

Solo travel isn’t just a passing phase—it’s a full-blown movement. And women 50 and older are leading the charge. Whether it’s exploring Europe at your own pace, joining

tips for solo female travelers

10 Essential Tips for Solo Female Travelers Over 50

Traveling alone as a woman can feel both thrilling and intimidating—especially if you’re doing it for the first time after 50. You might wonder: Is it safe? Will

grief travel

Grief Travel: How Travel Helps Women Heal

Grief is a strange companion. It sneaks in quietly and lingers in unexpected ways. In empty chairs, in favorite songs, in quiet mornings that once felt full. Whether

benefits of travel for seniors

Why Travel Is Good For Seniors: The Health Benefits of Travel for Seniors

When I look back on my travels, whether it’s exploring cobblestone streets in Europe or wandering along a lakeside trail here in Wisconsin, I realize something simple but

Traveling with Sisterhood Travels

My Experience Traveling With Sisterhood Travels: What You Can Expect On Your First Trip

I just returned from a vibrant and picturesque Sisterhood Travels journey to the French Riviera and let me tell you, this destination was pure magic. It was my

learning based travel

Learning Based Travel: Why Women Over 50 Are Embracing This Travel Trend

When I first started traveling solo in my mid-40s, I thought my trips would be all about sightseeing, relaxing, and maybe a little shopping. What I didn’t expect

post travel blues

Beating the Post Travel Blues: How Women Over 50 Can Keep the Vacation Glow Alive

I’ll admit it, I’ve felt the sting of the post travel blues. You know that feeling: you return home from an incredible trip, your suitcase still half-packed, and

married women traveling alone

Married Women Traveling Alone: Why It’s Okay to Take That Journey Without Your Spouse

The phrase married women traveling alone tends to get a reaction. Some people are supportive and curious, while others raise their eyebrows and wonder, Why would a married

small ship river cruises

9 Reasons to Consider Small Ship River Cruises for Your Next Vacation

Small ship cruises are capturing the hearts of many solo women travelers over 50, especially those seeking unique and meaningful experiences. Among these options, small ship river cruises

A Little Holiday Video to Say Thank You