Every day we are invited to do something new. It might be something that scares us or makes us uncomfortable. We have a choice. We can say no and stay in our comfort zone or we can say yes! and discover something new about ourselves and the world.

This year, I decided to say yes to everything, and what a journey it has been! I'm so grateful to have had opportunities to travel to Croatia, Venice, Slovenia, Panama, Colombia, London and California in the past two months.

Travel is important but so is being close to my daughter Alyxandra, who’s doing her Masters at LSE, so I’ve decided to spend the next three months in the UK and Europe. I'm not sure exactly what my travels will be, but I'm planning to say yes to whatever comes my way! My journey starts in London, where I'll be interviewing amazing women leaders and meeting women-owned tour companies at the World Travel Market. Then, I'm heading to Bath and Bristol for a few days. I'll let you know my plans as they firm up!

I want to thank everyone who filled out our 2022 Solo Travel Survey last month for sharing your dreams, wisdom and advice. We'll be sharing highlights over the next few weeks, starting with our 2023 Travel Dreams (see article below). Also, congratulations to all our survey winners and to those small businesses who donated prizes! You can read more here.

Thanks to our volunteers, there are many opportunities for you to connect with other solo travellers, including our November 16 Book Club, December 1 Community Call, and December 15 holiday social. I also want to point out a new group that has just started on "Limitless Accessibility" to share ideas on mobility and accessibility. See the events section below for more information.

Travel safely,

See more photos on our Instagram and Solo Travel Wisdom Facebook Group. 

The Delights of Croatia in the Off-Season by Carolyn Ray: Although Dubrovnik may be the best known city in Croatia, Split, Hvar and Korcula have much to offer solo women. 

The Top 12 Solo Travel Experiences for Women in 2023 by Carolyn Ray: When it comes to 2023 travel, solo women are looking to the future with purpose and intention, according to our latest survey results.   

Seven Reasons for Solo Women to Consider a River Cruise by Diana Eden: Travel Over 80 contributor Diana Eden shares her thoughts on why a river cruise might be the perfect way to travel for solo women. 

It's our 28th anniversary in service to women. We believe all women should have access to solo safety information so our editorial is open to everyone. You can support us as we expand our editorial and grow our team by making a contribution to JourneyWoman here. 

A "Soul-Filling Experience" Our Women's Wellness Retreat Was Magical by Carolyn Ray: Our retreat invited women to reconnect in nature and give themselves much-needed time and space to heal, dream, grow - and dance! 

Solo in Ireland: Discovering the Magic of a Group Tour by Sue Janzen: When our Women over 50 writer Sue Janzen solo travels to Ireland on a group tour, she discovers mythical landscapes, legends and laughter.

Where to stay in London:  Our new feature shares accommodation recommendations from readers, starting with London, England. Add yours to our list! 

Last chance to nominate a woman for the JourneyWoman Award! 

Do you know a woman who deserves to be recognized for Lifetime Achievement in women's travel? JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray will give out the 2023 Award in May in Puerto Rico at the Women in Travel Summit. Deadline is November 4th.

Time for a change

Goodbye Eventbrite! After a year of testing Eventbrite, based on your feedback, we've simply decided it's not for us. Going forward we're using direct Zoom links for registration. 

• November 9: Limitless Accessibility Group Kick-off Meeting 
• November 16: Book Club: "Tell Them Your Name" by Laura Maya (Nepal) 
• November 17: Possible JourneyWoman meetup in London (Email Carolyn at editor@journeywoman.com for info)
• December 1: December Community Call, 7 pm ET 
• December 15: JourneyWoman Holiday Social, 6 pm ET