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Choosing The Very Best Women’s Pants For Travel (That Are Comfortable)

By Leyla. 14 June 202131 January 2024

The best pants to travel in are ones that are just as comfortable sitting on a long-haul flight as they … Read More

Milky Way and the stars

Is Tonight A Good Night For Stargazing? Stargazing Tourism For Newbies

By Leyla. 20 May 202119 May 2023

Have you ever caught yourself star gazing, wondering what lies beyond this extraordinary planet of ours? Especially these days, when … Read More

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The Pros And Cons Of Using A Waterproof Money Belt

By Leyla. 19 May 202131 January 2024

Keep your money, keys, and credit cards dry with a waterproof money belt. There’s not much difference between a passport … Read More

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Best Places To Visit In Africa For Solo Women Travelers

By Leyla. 15 May 202119 May 2023

In the 1990s, when solo female travel wasn’t so common yet, I took off on an Africa trip . I … Read More

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Travel To Kyrgyzstan: An Independent Woman’s Guide

By Leyla. Published: 15 May 202117 February 2026

If you’re considering travel to Kyrgyzstan, get ready for the trip of a lifetime: few destinations offer such wild beauty … Read More

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Travel Scarf With Pocket: Keep Your Stuff Safe And Your Hands Free

By Leyla. 14 May 202128 February 2024

Have you ever tried to go out at night lugging a large bag or cumbersome backpack? Uncomfortable, right? And not … Read More

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What To Wear On A Long Haul Flight (Your Stylish Inflight Packing List)

By Leyla. 10 May 202131 January 2024

What to wear on a long haul flight is part art, part science. The art is the emotional bit that … Read More

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Want To Stay In A Monastery? 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Monastery and Convent Stays

Updated: 17 February 2026

Women travelers have been staying in monasteries since they started traveling, but these days, finding monasteries that take guests is … Read More

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Solo Travel Benefits: Why Women Over 50 Travel Solo (And Should If They Don’t!)

By Leyla. 26 April 202130 May 2022

If you’re over 50 and planning on setting out to travel on your own, you might want to know about … Read More

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The Incredible Highs (And Mighty Lows) Of Older Women Solo Travel

By Leyla. Published: 26 April 202117 February 2026

I’ve been traveling solo for more than 50 years, and it’s still my favorite way to travel. It’s not always … Read More

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Hi! I'm Leyla and through Women on the Road, I've been providing inspiration and advice on solo female travel since 2007. A former foreign correspondent and diplomat, I've had the privilege to visit 99 100 countries so far (and no, I'm not finished yet!).

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