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Thai street food

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

Wild And Wonderful Things To Do in Uzbekistan, Heart Of The Silk Road

By Leyla. 16 September 202123 January 2023

There are plenty of things to do in Uzbekistan, and one of the more challenging – until recently – was … Read More

Puppet theater in Hanoi, Vietnam

Oceania And Asia Travel Destinations For Women

By Leyla. 14 July 202130 May 2022

When I was a journalist, I lived in Bangkok for two years, covering Southeast Asia. It was a wonderful platform … Read More

Fishermen in Sri Lanka

A Week In Sri Lanka: Is It Enough To See The Country?

By Leyla. 14 July 202111 September 2022

Updated 9 April 2019 — A week in Sri Lanka is the bare minimum: given the choice I would have … Read More

Ceiling of a yurt in Kyrgyzstan

Travel To Kyrgyzstan: An Independent Woman’s Guide

Updated: 16 October 2025

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

The Pinnacles, Australia

Solo Female Travel To Australia: A Guide To Oz For The First-Timer

By Guest Contributor. 28 March 20212 November 2023

Travel to Australia is my preferred solo travel escapade. It all started with a two-month backpacking trip on a gap … Read More

kings canyon rim walk, uluru, central australia

What To Do In Uluru And Beyond: Central Australia Solo Travel Tips

By Guest Contributor. 10 March 20212 November 2023

When most people think of the Uluru region in Central Australia, they imagine a dry, desolate area without a soul … Read More

NZ scenery

The Most Beautiful Places In NZ For First-Time Visitors

By Leyla. 10 January 20212 November 2023

New Zealand is a small country with an enormous heart and breathtaking scenery. Lapped by the Pacific Ocean to the … Read More

Panda in Chengdu, China

Solo Female Travel To China: An Independent Woman’s Guide

By Guest Contributor. 31 May 20202 November 2023

China is a beautiful country full of rich culture, amazing food, and friendly people. You truly never feel alone when … Read More

Women in traditional Indian clothing

Travelling Alone In India – As Seen By An Indian Woman

By Guest Contributor. 11 February 20202 November 2023

As I sit here in the Delhi International Airport and see foreign women running frantically to catch their respective flights, … 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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