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sunset seen from Santorini

Experiencing The Culture And History Of Santorini 

By Guest Contributor. 29 November 201915 November 2023

Many historians will tell you that to understand the present, you need to understand the past: nowhere is this truer … Read More

psychedelic campervan

Best Way To Travel Europe: Cheap, Easy… And Unusual Transport

By Leyla. 21 November 20197 November 2022

Deciding to plan a trip can be a stressful, especially if it’s your first time. And figuring out the best … Read More

column from Ostia Antica

3 Irresistible Day Trips From Rome

Updated: 2 December 2023

Are you looking for the best day trips from Rome? I visited Ostia Antica, Castel Gandolfo, and the village of … Read More

Amiens, northern France city

Discover 8 Unmissable Northern France Cities (As Day Trips From Paris)

By Leyla. 28 September 20196 July 2023

A trip north of Paris isn’t the first thing you plan when visiting France – after the capital, you’ll probably want to … Read More

Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna

Places To See In Austria For Solo Women Travelers

By Guest Contributor. 18 September 20192 November 2023

Walking through Schönbrunn gardens, having Sunday lunch at a winery, floating in a Zille flat-bottomed boat on the Danube or … Read More

Kotor at night

Bay of Kotor, Montenegro: A Brief and Whimsical Solo Travel Guide

Updated: 13 October 2025

Approaching Kotor from the south, the town slowly unfurls: first the outskirts, then the sturdy walls of the old town, … Read More

Subotica synagogue

Traveling To Serbia: Travel Advice For The Solo Woman

By Leyla. 10 May 201911 October 2023

There’s definitely something about Serbia, but that ‘something’ can be hard to figure out. One thing I do know: Serbia’s time … Read More

Villa Belza, Biarritz

The Basque Coast Of Southwest France: Art Deco, Pearls -And Surf

By Leyla. 2 April 201916 October 2022

When we think “French coast” the Riviera tends to come to mind, or perhaps Brittany. Rarely do we think of … Read More

Bilbao Guggenheim museum blue hour

Blown Away by Bilbao: Travel Guide for Lovers of Food and Culture

By Leyla. 17 March 20198 January 2023

Not many years ago, Bilbao was the heartland of Basque independence, a no-go zone where few outsiders dared to venture. … Read More

Candied fruit at Les Halles Paul Bocuse in Lyon

Les Halles De Lyon Paul Bocuse: The Lyon Food Market Of Your Dreams

By Leyla. 9 March 20192 October 2022

There’s a certain thrill to visiting the tastiest Lyon market for foodies in what many people believe is the food … 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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