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Beating Your Worst Travel Phobias

By Leyla. 15 November 202111 June 2023

Are you prone to travel phobias? Does your heart go into lockdown when the plane doors are closed? Do you … Read More

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Solo Travel To Scotland: A Guide For The Independent Traveler

By Guest Contributor. Updated: 23 January 2024

This quick guide on solo travel to Scotland is all about seeing what Scotland has to offer, especially if you … Read More

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The Best Travel Daypacks For Women (Are They Really Useful?)

By Leyla. 10 November 202120 January 2024

Yes, investing in one of the best travel daypacks for women is worth the hassle! While some of you may … Read More

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Travel Handbags: 7 Best Travel Purses

By Leyla. 10 November 202119 January 2024

Picture a glorious spring day in Paris. I’m sitting in a café with my friend Susanne. She loops the strap … Read More

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The Independent Woman’s Solo Bulgaria Travel Guide

By Leyla. Updated: 23 June 2023

Why visit Bulgaria? There are many reasons, but these three top the list: great food, heartwarming hospitality, and low-cost vacationing.  … Read More

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Solo Tbilisi Travel For The Independent Woman

By Guest Contributor. 6 November 20212 November 2023

Historically one of the most important cities in the South Caucasus region, Tbilisi has always been a melting pot of … Read More

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Holidays In Oman: Muscat Tourism For Solo Women Travelers

By Guest Contributor. 5 November 20212 November 2023

The year I was living and working in Ghana, my first year as a widow, I decided to get away … Read More

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First-Time Solo Travel To Vietnam For Independent Women

By Guest Contributor. 5 November 20212 November 2023

Vietnam has always been a special place for me. Whenever I visit, I enjoy the culture and people, which make … Read More

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Best Travel Skirt | Midi, Maxi, Lightweight, & With Pockets

By Leyla. Updated: 30 January 2024

Travel skirts are the hot new travel item of clothing but finding the right one can be overwhelming. Here are … Read More

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The Pros And Cons Of Slum Tourism: Crass Voyeurism Or Enlightened Travel?

By Leyla. 5 November 202130 May 2022

Let me begin by saying I have engaged in slum tourism (a basic definition of slum tourism would be the kind of … 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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