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Carolyn Ray

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Canada, United States
As seen in: JourneyWoman, LinkedIn, The Globe and Mail, Jewish Journal (Los Angeles), ZOOMER Magazine
Covers:  Solo travel, women over 50, seniors, women’s travel
Doesn't Cover: Large cruise ships, All-inclusive resorts
CEO/Editor @journeywoman , ex-MD @Interbrand Canada, @SATW, #TMAC, TTC Herald #Womenstravel

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Carolyn Ray’s Biography

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As the CEO and Editor of JourneyWoman, Carolyn is a passionate advocate for women’s travel and living the life of your dreams. She leads JourneyWoman’s team of writers and chairs the JourneyWoman Women’s Advisory Council and Women’s Speaker’s Bureau. In March 2023, she was named one of the most influential women in travel by TravelPulse and was the recipient of a SATW travel writing award in September 2023.

She has been featured in the New York Times, The Toronto Star and Zoomer as a solo trave…

Carolyn Ray’s Journalist Portfolio

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Carolyn Ray

In 2023, Carolyn Ray was named one of the most influential women in travel by TravelPulse for her work empowe…

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Travel and Politics: Why Women Should Travel More Than Ever Right Now

Travel and Politics: Why Women Should Travel More Than Ever Right Now

Women, as citizens of the globe, need to travel to sustain our optimism, our mental health and our friendship…

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The Joy of Returning to a Place: When Once Is Not Enough

The Joy of Returning to a Place: When Once Is Not Enough

While many travellers know the intoxicating sense of discovery in visiting a new place, we can find joy in re…

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Never Too Late: How Women 50+ Travellers Are Making the Rules

Never Too Late: How Women 50+ Travellers Are Making the Rules

Authored by Carolyn Ray and Lola Akinmade, JourneyWoman's new book, "Never Too Late to Travel: How Women 50+ …

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Where to Travel in 2025: The Best Places for Solo Women Travellers Over 50

Where to Travel in 2025: The Best Places for Solo Women Travellers Over 50

Wondering where to go solo in 2025? We've applied our own criteria to 10 places that inspire travel and disco…

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Why the Outdated Practice of "No Single Supplement" is Slowing Down Solo Travel - And What Women ...

Why the Outdated Practice of "No Single Supplement" is Slowing Down Solo Travel - And What Women ...

Travel companies that want to focus on the solo woman traveller need to be more attuned and find a solution w…

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Articles

Busting Myths about eSIMs: What Savvy Women Travellers Already Know

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By Carolyn Ray Verified
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We polled women travellers in our private Solo Travel Wisdom Facebook group to find out if they are using eSIMs and understand how they work. The majority of women who responded said they were familiar with eSIMs, have tried them and use them. A smaller percentage, around 20 per cent, said they have never tried them, and a few said they prefer a physical eSIM. There were also misperceptions about safety, cost and ease of use.
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JourneyWoman Announces “No Regrets: Women over 80 Travel Panel” at Ageless Adventuress Virtual Summit in November 2026

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Accessibility Statement journeywoman.com September 8, 2026 We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability. To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level.
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The Best Day Trips from Malaga: White Villages, Natural Wonders and UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Featured image: Jerez is considered the birthplace of flamenco, as seen as Tabanco el Pasaje| Photo by Carolyn Ray From Malaga, it’s easy to explore Spain’s prettiest white villages in Andalucia by Carolyn Ray Wandering through the narrow, winding streets in Frigliana, near Malaga, I feel as if I’m stepping into the past.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Travel blogger

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. Summer school class.

Who do you wish followed you?

Angelina Jolie

Awards

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Society of American Travel Writers

2023 - Best Service Story

Six Reasons Why You Should Use a Travel Advisor"

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Society of American Travel Writers (SATW)

2025 - Service Article

Silver medal from the Society of American Travel Writers for “Best Service Story” for her article on sustainable train travel. “Thinking About Train Travel? Expert Tips from the Man in Seat 61″ was published in May 2024 and shares her journey taking the train from London to southern Spain and interviewing Marc Smith, known as ‘the Man in Seat 61″ for his train travel tips.

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TBEX Travel Bloggers Exchange

2024 - Best Travel Blog

World’s Best Travel Blog in 2024

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