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Beating Your Worst Travel Phobias

15 November 202111 September 2022

Are you prone to travel phobias? Does your heart go into lockdown when the plane doors are closed? Do you … Read More

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How To Stay Healthy On Vacation In Any Country

11 September 202119 May 2023

The issue of how to stay healthy on vacation or on a long journey is often foremost in our minds … Read More

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How Long Do Travel Vaccinations Last (And Other FAQs About Shots For International Travel)

16 July 202130 May 2022

Getting your international travel vaccinations (known in the UK as travel immunisations) is a question of common sense, especially if … Read More

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Heat Exhaustion: A Real Threat In Hot Climates

15 July 202130 May 2022

If you travel, chances are you’ve at least seen heat exhaustion close up. It strikes when you’re exposed to heat … Read More

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First Aid Kit Checklist For Travelers

15 July 202130 May 2022

If you’re heading out of the city, especially to developing countries, you’ll need to take an emergency kit with you. … Read More

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How A Fear Of Flying Course Let Me Fly 12 Times In 10 Days!

15 July 202130 May 2022

Somewhere between my travels to Kenya and Colombia last year, my fear of flying resurfaced. I had battled it long … Read More

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5 Drinking Water Safety Tips For Travelers

14 July 202111 September 2022

Maybe I should have called this page How to avoid Montezuma’s Revenge… although drinking contaminated water can make you far sicker … Read More

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How To Avoid Jet Lag When You Travel

14 July 202111 September 2022

As a journalist traveling the world, avoiding jet lag was always near the top of my list. I had to … Read More

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A Woman’s Perfect Visit To An Ayurvedic Clinic

14 July 202113 September 2022

Imagine you’re suffering from high blood pressure (I do) or from joints that aren’t as well oiled as they used … Read More

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Best Travel Insurance Reviews For Seniors: Travel Insurance Over 65

14 July 202130 May 2022

Looking for insurance? Here’s my compilation of the best travel insurance reviews for seniors that’ll help you insure your next adventure.   Looking … Read More

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Women on the Road

Hi! I'm Leyla Giray Alyanak 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 countries so far (and no, I'm not finished yet!).

For those of you getting ready to travel right now, you'll find plenty of inspiration on these pages. 

But if you're not packing your bags just yet, this is the perfect time for armchair escape and planning those future trips.

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    • Accommodations
  • Shop
  • Packing
    • Packing Lists
      • For Long-Term Travel
      • For Europe
      • For Tropical Vacations
      • For Airbnb
      • For Winter
      • For Long Flights
      • First Aid Kit Checklist
    • Travel Clothing Guide
    • Travel Accessories for Women
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    • Americas
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    • Pilgrimage Routes
    • Where Should I Travel Next?
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    • Travel Resources for Women
    • Women’s Travel Book Reviews
    • WOTR News – Every other Tuesday!
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