Sisterhood Travels Blog Posts

5 minute hotel room journal routine

You’re sharing a room, your days are packed, and the group chat is buzzing. It’s fun, but it can also feel like you never get a quiet moment

conversation starters for solo female travelers

If you’re like me, rather introverted and have a hard time with small talk, you will find this article valuable. You can love solo female travel and still

toiletry packing tips

You probably think more about your toiletry bag than your shoes when you travel solo. Your toiletry packing decisions affect how clean, confident, and calm you feel from

group travel etiquette for women over 50

You stand in the hotel lobby with your carry-on at your feet and a knot of excitement in your stomach. You are not here with family, and you

how to pack clothes that mix and match for solo travel

The night before a solo or group trip, I still stand over my suitcase, wondering if I packed the right things. As a woman over 50 who loves

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

women traveling on a women only group tour

Packing a suitcase for a solo trip brings its own set of butterflies, especially the first time. I know that feeling well. As a woman over 45, planning

Can solo travel reduce loneliness

I never thought loneliness would be something I’d wrestle with in midlife. But once my daughter was grown, routines settled in, and friendships shifted, I realized how quiet

brain benefits of traveling solo after 50

When I boarded the plane for my very first solo trip in my 40s, I thought the biggest challenge would be logistics like navigating airports, finding my hotel,

taxis vs rideshares

Before I dive into this post about safely using taxis and rideshare services when you travel, I want to share a personal story. In 2015, my daughter and