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Bordeaux mirror fountain

Add These 24 Captivating Southern France Cities (And Towns) To Your List

By Leyla. 18 September 202111 October 2023

Paris may be the most visited city in the world but beyond France’s capital, you’ll find city after French city … Read More

pasteis de nata Portugal

A Portugal Travel Guide For Women: Diverse, Intriguing, Delightful

By Guest Contributor. 5 August 20212 November 2023

The first thing that struck me about Portugal was how safe I felt just wandering around on my own. Admittedly, … Read More

Madrid Gran Via at night

One Day In Madrid For The Adventurous 50+ Traveler

Updated: 16 October 2025

Madrid is a wonderful city and remarkably safe for a metropolis its size. It’s the perfect escape for solo female … Read More

Sardinia, Italy

A Woman’s Guide To The Most Beautiful Places In Sardinia

By Guest Contributor. 25 July 20212 November 2023

Sardinia is an island in Italy – this is how Wikipedia or similar sites would most likely describe Sardinia. I … Read More

Roman ruins of Albania at Appollonia

The Albania Travel Guide For The Culturally Curious

By Leyla. 14 July 202111 September 2022

He was scruffy, his beard matted and his shoelaces undone. He was drunk or stoned, or both. “Foreigners bad! Foreigners … Read More

Burgos, Spain

29 Fabulous But Hugely Underrated Spanish Cities

By Leyla. 16 June 202111 October 2023

It’s no secret that I love Spain – I was brought up in the country, after all. And I’m not … Read More

Moldova grass sign in front of Parliament

7 Offbeat Things To Do In Chisinau, Moldova (You Have Heard Of It, Right?)

By Leyla. 11 March 202119 May 2023

I traveled to Moldova in a bit of a funk. It’s boring, I was told. The capital of Moldova, Chisinau, … Read More

View of Portofino, Italy from above

Solo Travel Italy for Women over 50: Society, Sights, Safety

Updated: 5 August 2024 | Originally published: 16 February 2021

Italy is a wonderful solo travel destination for women over 50: food, safety, warmth, and enough art and history to … Read More

Prague dancing house in the evening

3 Days In Prague: Things To Do And See For First-Timers

By Guest Contributor. 13 January 20212 November 2023

Are 3 days in Prague enough to get to know this fairy-tale town of Baroque architecture, colorful buildings, castles, towers, … Read More

Blois Chateau, France

My 10 Best French Castles On The Loire For Women

By Leyla. 20 February 202013 September 2022

It’s impossible to think of the Loire River Valley without instant pictures of the best French castles popping into mind. … 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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