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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

brasilia, brazil

The Independent Woman’s Guide To Brazil Tourism

By Guest Contributor. 14 July 20212 November 2023

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

pink classic car cuba

A Cuba Solo Travel Guide For Independent Women

By Guest Contributor. 14 July 20212 November 2023

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

ndebele village

Best Places To Visit In Africa For Solo Women Travelers

By Leyla. 15 May 202119 May 2023

In the 1990s, when solo female travel wasn’t so common yet, I took off on an Africa trip . I … Read More

Ceiling of a yurt in Kyrgyzstan

Travel To Kyrgyzstan: An Independent Woman’s Guide

By Leyla. Published: 15 May 202117 February 2026

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

Patagonia

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

By Guest Contributor. 24 April 202118 February 2026

Argentina is one of my all-time favorite destinations. It’s a massive country, stretching from the Tropic of Capricorn to the … 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

The Berm, in Western Sahara, one of the non-UN member states

Travel To Unrecognized Countries (Or How To Visit Places That Don’t Quite Exist)

By Leyla. 14 March 202111 October 2023

Imagine going into a train station and asking for a ticket to a certain destination, only to be told: “There … 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

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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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