Safety Archives

Expert Solo Travel Safety Tips for Young Women

by Carolyn Ray | June 13, 2022

Practical travel safety tips to help young women plan and prepare for their first solo trip, covering physical to online safety.

How This Woman is Making the World Safer for Women

by Carolyn Ray | June 1, 2022

Women’s safety advocate Tracey Breeden shares how women can protect themselves against online harassment, which data shows is intensifying.

Six Safety Tips for Women When Meeting Online

by Carolyn Ray | June 1, 2022

Women’s safety expert Tracey Breeden shares her top tips for women to stay safe in the digital world.

JourneyWoman and Safe4Life Host Special Self-Defence Class for Young Women

by Carolyn Ray | September 21, 2021

JourneyWoman and Safe4Life are offering young women a free self-defence class on Tuesday, September 28 to help them prepare for potentially threatening situations.

Survey Says Women’s Safety is Still an Issue, Even Without Travel

by Carolyn Ray | May 5, 2021

Our 2021 TravelReady Women’s Safety Survey shows that safety is still a major concern for women, at home and while travelling.

Expert Self-Defense Tips for Women Travellers

by Carolyn Ray | May 5, 2021

Self-defense expert Lorna Selig, President, Safe4Life, shares her advice for women to prevent assault at home and while travelling.

Travel Safety Tips for Women From a Self Defense Expert

by Carolyn Ray | March 20, 2021

Self-defense expert Lorna Selig shares her top travel tips for women and hosts a 60-minute self-defense training class.

Women travellers on flying in the COVID Era

by Amanda Burgess | August 17, 2020

Air travel isn’t what it used to be. Neither are we as travellers. Read on for a summary of experiences and some confidence-boosting recommendations from seasoned women travellers for airports and airlines.

Why Women Will Save Travel: Global Study Shows How Women Can Rebuild Trust Post-Pandemic

by Carolyn Ray | July 22, 2020

Our research shows that women – particularly Gen Xers and Baby Boomers – are powerful influencers in travel. Post-pandemic, how can women help the travel industry rebuild trust?

10 Tips for Women Travelling in India

by Mariellen Ward | February 23, 2020

Mariellen Ward is a Canadian JourneyWoman who lives in India and writes about safety and travel for women on her blog, BreatheDreamGo.

Preparing and Planning for an Earthquake: Safety Tips

by Carolyn Ray | February 9, 2020

Carolyn Ray shares the tips she learned for preparing for an earthquake while travelling to countries prone to natural disaster.

20 Things Women Should Know Before Visiting Jordan…

by Guest Writer | December 9, 2019

Brianne travelled to Jordan and shares of her observations to help other women planning to travel to this part of the world.

12 Things You’ll Find Difficult in Northern India

by Guest Writer | December 9, 2019

So you want to go to India? It’s been calling you for years and you’re feeling ready to explore this fascinating, thrilling yet frustrating country.

What Should I Wear, Where?

by JourneyWoman | November 28, 2019

The Way a Woman Dresses Affects Her Safety Curated by Evelyn Hannon, Founder, JourneyWoman At JourneyWoman, we believe that the way a woman dresses...

Down with Pickpockets: Safety Tips for Women

by Evelyn Hannon | March 19, 2018

Be very aware, ladies. Pickpockets are experts in the art of distraction. It’s up to you to outsmart them. Be pickpocket savvy! Here are some creative distractions to watch for.

Twelve Ways to Trick Thieves As You Travel

by Evelyn Hannon | January 9, 2018

Avoid becoming a prime target for thieves. The smart woman traveller wants to remain as inconspicuous as possible.

Sex With Strangers While Travelling

by Evelyn Hannon | December 9, 2017

Recently I’ve read several blogs written by experienced backpackers who offer their well-intentioned tips on having good, clean sex in hostels around the world. I’ve reviewed these tips and was left wondering ‘do solo women travellers think it’s cool to have casual sex with strangers on the road?’