Gloria Frank writes about Her Irish Road Trip, a recent addition to Womentravel.info list of women owned travel businesses. Next trip June 6-16, 2020Read more I started the company because I loved Ireland and missed it in between trips with my family from the USA. I felt a strong connection to it. It occurred to me that this was my “second act,” that is, my second career—leading tour groups of women around Ireland. I felt that I could … [Read more...]
Discovering Southern Italy’s Jewish Heritage
The Heart of Southern Italy is a tour company run by Tess and Elena to introduce people to this magical region. Here they write about their latest tour - exploring the Jewish Heritage of this area. Thanks to its geographic position, the region of Puglia (Apulia) has always represented a transit point between the rest of Europe and the Near East throughout the ages. Since Roman times, through the ports of Brindisi, Taranto, Otranto, … [Read more...]
Stay in Le Langhe region of Piemonte Italy
Cascina Bricchetto in Langhe Stay with Giovanna Oliveri in her home Cascina Bricchetto Langhe, Built of Langa Stone on top of a hill surrounded by vines and groves. She offers two guest houses on the site so you can enjoy the beautiful area of Langhe with its traditional life, its walks and its wildlife. The Langhe (southern Piedmont, Italy) is a territory famous for its wines (Barbaresco, Barolo, Barbera ...), for the Alba white … [Read more...]
A Week in Paris – who can say no?
Gina Hunt's small group trips run through her company Paris Personally are the perfect way to enjoy a week in Paris - whether you are in Paris for the first time or a return visit. You will find these tours in the Women Travel Tour Calendar - Gina has seven trips in 2019 - including one over Christmas. Immerse yourself in Paris - the food, the culture and the experience. More links for women travellers... Tours for Women around … [Read more...]
Walk London and hear Women’s stories…
Women Of London is a walking tour company created by female tour guides who, after many years of Tour guiding around London, felt the need for a company that approaches London's history through the achievements of Women. They started running tours over International Women’s Day last year and felt so inspired, the women we usually spoke about on our normal walking tours were rarely presented in the best light, for example the ‘victims of Jack … [Read more...]
French Escapade – Painting Holidays in Europe
When Jackie Grandchamps and Valerie started to organized cultural tours for women in France in 2004, they did not know that their business would expand to other countries in Europe and the USA. And despite the international destinations now proposed, they have kept their business name, French Escapade. Not only the size of the company has tremendously grown for the past decade, but they now mainly target painters. Most of the 25 … [Read more...]
Girls Guide to Paris
Doni Belau lives between New York and Paris. After a career as a not-for-profit consultant, travel has overtaken her life as a way of helping her live in two places and to share her passion for France. She loves Paris in particular and offers a series of tours through the year throughout France. Doni has written several books including Eat in Paris, an e-guide book and the first ever book on the new Paris Craft Cocktail movement - Paris … [Read more...]
Best Single Day Cycle Routes
I love cycling, though confess I am mostly on an electric bike. I love that you are moving faster than walking, but not so fast that you miss things. I love that a little effort is used, but not so much that you are so sweaty you can't stop for a drink along the way without having to apologise. Here are a few hints for some of Europe's best day rides.... Thanks to Ireland WalkHikeBike for this infographic … [Read more...]
Tuscany with a group of your girlfriends – this could be it
Gather a group of girlfriends and embark on a unique journey of the Tuscan region of Italy with Australian based Tours of Tuscany. Your touring experience will be an immersion into the daily life and culture and each day you will enjoy spectacular scenery, the beauty of the masters of art and culture, wonderful shopping and savour the most delicious food and best wines the region offers. Your accommodation will be a Tuscan villa (nearby the … [Read more...]
Discover the Magic of Swedish Lapland
Gather 6-8 friends together, and you can share this magical 6 night/5 day winter wonderland trip in Swedish Lapland with Women Adventure Travel Sweden email Tatiana now! Travelling through Sweden is a unforgettable experience not only just for its beautiful nature but also for it's culture, contrasts, climate and people. Winter is a great time to experience unique adventures such as, ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, Sami … [Read more...]
