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Coping With Reverse Culture Shock: When Home Feels Foreign

By Leyla. 13 October 202130 May 2022

Most travelers who have been away for a time experience reverse culture shock once they get home. After more than three … Read More

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7 Yummy Street Foods You Must Eat In Bangkok (Especially Your First Time)

By Leyla. 13 October 202111 October 2023

When Bangkok’s city authorities took a decision in 2018 to ban Thai street food stalls on major thoroughfares, they may … Read More

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Don’t Make These Cultural Etiquette Mistakes When You Travel

By Leyla. 11 October 202117 February 2026

I’ll never forget the look of horror on that British face when, upon being introduced to a young man many … Read More

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The Conclusive Guide To Choosing The Best TEFL Course

By Leyla. 10 October 202115 November 2023

We love to travel, but getting paid to live abroad is even better – and this is where a good … Read More

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No International Travel Visa? Some Countries Will Send You Packing

By Leyla. 9 October 202113 September 2022

What is a travel visa? Sadly, we can’t always go where we want, and an international travel visa is the … Read More

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Solo Travel Lisbon Guide For The Independent Woman

Updated: 17 February 2026

Considering solo travel Lisbon style? An affordable fairytale trip is around the corner! There are few cities as pleasant as … Read More

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The Pros And Cons Of Package Tours: What Solo Travelers Should Know

By Leyla. 7 October 202117 February 2026

If you’re wavering between taking an organized tour or going solo on your next trip, read these pros and cons … Read More

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The Benefits Of Slow Travel: How Staying Put Means You’ll Actually See More

By Leyla. 7 October 202115 November 2023

We know the benefits of slow travel but we can’t always take advantage of them. It’s like being caught in … Read More

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Safe Travel For Women: 12 Strategies To Avoid Risks And Dangers

By Leyla. 3 October 202122 March 2023

Is there really such a thing as safe travel for women? Can you guarantee it? Of course you can travel … Read More

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How People Celebrate Christmas In Other Countries (And New Year’s Too)

By Leyla. 1 October 202113 November 2022

Looking at how people celebrate Christmas in other countries can be fun, exciting or just plain unusual. Those of us … 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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