About Wandering Women
Our Story
Wandering Women was founded in 2012 by me (Carole Medcalf) after a lifetime of travel. I started travelling when I was 16 and I haven’t stopped (except for Covid). When I travelled I often bought Around -The -World tickets. That meant I got to explore more places and to experience many different cultures and it was a great introduction to the next ‘destination’ trip.
Wandering Women in Italy
Our partnerships with a wide variety of accommodation, excursion and transport providers globally enable you to experience some of the best parts of each destination – meals, accommodation and experiences chosen for the sole purpose of providing you with the most enjoyable experience possible in each destination.
I enjoy sharing my passion with other women, and while being a part of the groups themselves, I am often able to watch wonderful friendships form and to see women getting more confident in themselves. It doesn’t matter if you are already a confident woman, I believe that something about the travel experience, particularly with other women, enables us to appreciate those aspects of ourselves.
Wandering Women is for women who are 45+ and:
who are on their own but want to explore – just not alone
“I have no reason to go, except that I have never been, and knowledge is better than ignorance. What better reason could there be for traveling?”
What To Expect On A Wandering Women Tour
- Maximum of 6 on each tour, including a Wandering Women representative
- Your own en-suite room on every tour, privacy and relaxation guaranteed at each stop over
- Premium Economy Class flights (you choose) so you arrive feeling refreshed
- Our extended tours allow us to have local experiences as well as take excursions
- Great boutique accommodation that we know you will enjoy
- Exciting (and the best) activities as well as time to wander
- High quality breakfast to start each day
- Great guides – we have amazing local partners wherever we travel
- We include those ‘hidden’ extras
- NO single supplements
Taking The Worry Out Of Travel
We select comfortable boutique accommodations that reflect the character of each destination, organise all reservations, and design itineraries that balance cultural discovery, connection and ease. Every day is planned with intention, allowing you to relax into the rhythm of travel without the stress of logistics.
Our secure online booking system makes payments simple and safe, with the option to pay a deposit and complete instalments according to our terms. Clear communication, timely updates and personalised guidance ensure you always know what to expect.
Before departure, we equip every Wandering Woman with practical information, packing guidance and travel support so you feel confident and prepared. During the tour, your host is there to assist, encourage and help you enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
With Wandering Women, you can embrace the adventure — knowing the worry has already been taken care of.
