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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

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Solo Travel In The Americas

By Leyla. 9 March 202130 May 2022

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

Nelson Mandela and South African flag

The Independent Woman’s Guide To A South Africa Vacation

By Leyla. 22 February 20215 December 2023

The first time I visited South Africa in 1996, it was anything but a vacation. Nelson Mandela was riding high … 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

Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City

Solo Travel Mexico For The Independent Woman

By Guest Contributor. 12 February 202115 December 2024

Mexico is one of the most visited destinations in the world, in(famous) for spring breakers parties, massive all inclusive hotels, … 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

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

Nairobi skyline

Nairobi Reinvented (Or What To Do In Nairobi, Kenya In Only A Day)

By Leyla. 6 January 202111 October 2023

Three things strike me when I arrive in Nairobi. First, the hustle, as in business and huge billboards and a … Read More

Assisi, Italy

Where Should I Travel Next? The Art (And Science) Of Deciding Where To Go

By Leyla. 22 October 202011 September 2022

Perhaps you’re a seasoned traveler who’s seen it all, so the question stumps you: where should I travel next? Or … 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

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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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