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A Delectable Visit To The Colombia Coffee Region

In 2016, Colombia signed a peace pact with its largest guerrilla group and for the first time in decades, the … Read More

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Solo Trip To Vegas: How To Plan A Fabulous Las Vegas Solo Experience

By Svetlana Rubejov A solo trip to Vegas can be challenging and rewarding, especially if it’s your first time in … Read More

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How To Travel To The Cayman Islands On A Backpacker’s Budget

By Stephanie Morillo In New York Having had lived in Southeast Asia for over a year and traveling throughout the … Read More

Rio de Janeiro

Is Rio Safe? (Actually, It’s A Lot Safer Than You Might Think!)

By Sarah Brown 14 August 2017 — “Is Rio safe?” This is the first question most women ask when they’re … Read More

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Jamaica Solo Travel For Independent Women

By Emily Kydd Jamaica is well known for being a tropical getaway with postcard-worthy beaches and sunsets. The largest English-speaking … Read More

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The Independent Woman’s Guide To Brazil Tourism

Ed. Note: This article was written before the election of Jair Bolsonaro to Brazil’s presidency. Given his hard-line military background … Read More

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A Cuba Solo Travel Guide For Independent Women

Whether you are a lover of art and music, a classic car buff, or a novice to the seductive rum … Read More

Patagonia

Solo Female Travel To Argentina: Does It Really Take Two To Tango?

By Marie-France Roy Argentina is one of my all-time favorite destinations. It’s a massive country, stretching from the Tropic of … Read More

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Solo Travel In The Americas

Rarely has there been such a diverse region as the Americas, from the highrises of New York City to the … Read More

Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City

Solo Travel Mexico For The Independent Woman

By Isabella Biava Mexico is one of the most visited destinations in the world, in(famous) for spring breakers parties, massive … Read More

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Hi! I'm Leyla Giray Alyanak 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 more than 90 countries (and no, I'm not finished yet!).

But the world has changed and the virus is keeping many of us home. 

For those who CAN travel without putting themselves or others at risk, you'll find plenty of inspiration in these pages (most of which were written pre-Covid). 

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    • Responsible and Ethical Travel
    • Unusual Travels
  • Travel Planning
    • World Travel Planning
    • How to Plan Your Budget
    • Accommodations
  • Shop
  • Packing
    • Packing Lists
      • For Long-Term Travel
      • For Europe
      • For Tropical Vacations
      • For Airbnb
      • For Winter
      • For Long Flights
      • First Aid Kit Checklist
    • Travel Clothing Guide
    • Travel Accessories for Women
  • Destinations
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Europe
    • Pilgrimage Routes
    • Where Should I Travel Next?
  • Resources
    • Free Travel Tools
    • What’s New?
    • Travel Resources for Women
    • Women’s Travel Book Reviews
    • WOTR News – Every other Tuesday!
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