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This What's New? page keeps you updated on new information on solo travel for backpacking women. How?

  • It alerts you when new Web pages appear on my Women on the Road website
  • It provides you with information and resources on solo travel for women as these become available
  • It highlights essential information you might have missed - about money, safety, health or backpacking in general

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Choosing Women's Travel Pants: what to look for

Travel pants - or the pros and cons of traveling in jeans.

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A safe walk around the world

I'm planning on walking around the world someday (couldn't afford it now) and I'm a little worried about the scarcity of hostels and water supplies (especially

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South America solo

I am planning a six weeks trip around Ecuador and the Galapagos with possibility of a shorter visit to Nicaragua and Guatemala. I traveled and lived in

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Solo Travel in Ethiopia

With 2012 just kicked off I'm planning my next trip and the destination I have been thinking of is Ethiopia... I went through your older posts and can

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Writers Guidelines for Women on the Road

Writers guidelines for Women on the Road.

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What to pack for 10 days in your own country?

There are a lot of places that I would love to see overseas but because my budget is so small I decided to go backpacking in South Africa. You see I live

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Traveling solo to Egypt: any thoughts?

I am going to Egypt alone in January for six weeks in the midst of its electoral craziness, largely because you helped convince me I could. Are you interested

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21 year old blonde traveling alone in Ecuador

I am looking to possibly volunteer at an orphanage in Quito, Ecuador during January of 2013. I will be 21 by then. I have always wanted to do service work

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Concerned about safety: first-time solo travel

Hi Leyla! Thanks for putting together this website and information! I am about to graduate undergrad and will be going to medical school in the summer.

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What do you mean, bring a health insurance card?

I have health insurance in my home state, but what do I need, and how much should I spend, for a 6-week excursion abroad? Answer: The first thing you

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World's Best Markets to Visit

Can't decide which of the world's best markets to visit? Here's my own top 10.

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How young is too young to travel?

I am sixteen years old and I'd love to backpack in Australia with my friend of seventeen years old next summer. I was wondering how old you were when you

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How can I find a US sponsor for my trip?

I am going to Lagos, where I have good friends I have known for a very long time. I will be leaving in January or February of 2012. I am looking for

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How can a 16-year-old travel?

I am only 16 years old but I am so interested in travel! I have a list of over 100 places that I want to go and I add to it everyday! My parents are so

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The Ultimate Travel Packing List

Stop agonizing over what to stuff into your backpack - this tried and tested travel packing list takes all the hesitation out of packing.

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Budget travel around Europe: Prague to Paris?

I am a 25 year old, solo female traveler. I am going abroad in a few months! This will be the first time I've traveled abroad by myself, and I'm working

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The Best Food Tourism Destinations

Indulge your desire for a food tourism experience and find out what the new culinary travel is all about.

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Buying a car as a tourist in the USA

I am 19 years old and from Scandinavia. I would like to travel across the USA and I’m planning to do so next year if everything will work out. My problem

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Any advice for solo travel in Romania?

I am 25 years old and in a few months time I will be venturing off on the trip of a life time! I'll be WWOOfing and back/flashpacking all over Europe.

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How can I volunteer long-term in Ireland?

I just discovered your site and I am so excited that I did!! I am recently single (six months ago I broke off my engagement and called off my wedding -

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How can an unemployed person travel?

I have a deep-rooted passion for travel but I'm facing many obstacles at the moment - like unemployment. Do you have any alternative cheap travel ideas

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Do you know any Christian volunteering opportunities?

Do you know if there are any Christian organizations with opportunities to volunteer overseas and maybe work for free accommodation, food or a small amount

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Should solo travel to Istanbul be such a challenge for Me?

My name is Hadeel and I am 23 years old. I work as an air hostess in an Arabic airline and I am not used to travel alone because living with my parents

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Your Essential Travel Personal Hygiene Tips

Essential tips on how to stay clean and healthy when you travel.

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Senior woman wanting to live in travel trailer

I want to do some traveling around the US but I'm totally new at towing and living in a travel trailer. I would also like the option of staying for a

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