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Beating Your Worst Travel Phobias

By Leyla. 15 November 202111 June 2023

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

By Leyla. 11 September 202111 June 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)

By Leyla. 16 July 202111 October 2023

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

By Leyla. 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

By Leyla. 15 July 202119 December 2023

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!

By Leyla. 15 July 202111 October 2023

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

By Leyla. 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

By Leyla. 14 July 202111 June 2023

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

By Leyla. 14 July 202111 June 2023

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

By Leyla. 14 July 202111 October 2023

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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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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