The editor of this Canadian site, Evelyn Hannon, says its mandate is to inspire women to travel safely and well. There are articles on a variety of topics, and visitors to the site are invited to sign up for the Journeywoman Online Newsletter, distributed free by e-mail. The site isn't devoid of information that would be of interest to men. There's an article on bargain hotels in Europe, for example, and guys like to save money too. Journeywoman has a sister site that is purely for women, however.
Members log onto the site and enter the city and country they plan to visit.
The HERmail.net directory will automatically connect her by e-mail to a woman who lives in that particular place and is willing to assist. Initially, it's all done anonymously, but after the first contact the two parties have the option of exchanging e-mail addresses. The Online Traveler is a weekly guide to travel information available in cyberspace.