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The New Normal: International Travel in 2022

3 July 20229 September 2022

Remember when international travel used to be a breeze? You’d buy a ticket, board a plane, be treated to a … Read More

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How To Avoid Unwanted Male Attention When You Travel

3 February 202217 August 2022

We’ve all faced unwanted male attention at some point and much as it pains me to say this, sexual harassment … Read More

Dreaming Of Solo Travel? Tired Of Hearing You Shouldn’t?

29 November 202130 May 2022

This entire website should NOT be necessary. Solo female travelers should not need to take special precautions, travel with greater … Read More

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How To Find Female Travel Companions (For Women Only)

16 November 202128 August 2022

It happens. You’re an inveterate solo traveler but sometimes you get fed up with your own company. You don’t necessarily … Read More

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Coping With Reverse Culture Shock: When Home Feels Foreign

13 October 202130 May 2022

Most travelers who have been away for a time experience reverse culture shock once they get home. After more than three … Read More

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Don’t Make These Cultural Etiquette Mistakes When You Travel

11 October 202111 September 2022

I’ll never forget the look of horror on that British face when, upon being introduced to a young man many … Read More

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The Pros And Cons Of Package Tours: What Solo Travelers Should Know

7 October 202128 July 2022

As an independent traveler I have tended to steer clear of organized tours – think early departures, delayed by Susie’s last-minute packing … Read More

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Best Solo Female Travel Blogs: An Utterly Subjective List

25 September 202130 May 2022

Updated 24 September 2021 – This is a long-running and subjective list of what I think are the best travel … Read More

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17 Ways To Avoid Paying A Single Supplement When You Travel

Updated: 27 May 2023

Can you really beat the single supplement? If you’re a tour or cruise lover, the phrase “tours without single supplements” … Read More

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35 Ways to Avoid Travel Loneliness and Beat the Solo Travel Blues

19 September 202118 January 2023

Have you ever thought of packing your bags and heading home because you couldn’t stand being on your own anymore? … 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.

Whichever it is, if you're over 50, curious and independent, a traveler at heart and in love with the world, you're in the right place.

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  • Travel Styles
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    • Responsible and Ethical Travel
    • Unusual Travels
  • Travel Planning
    • World Travel Planning
    • How to Plan Your Budget
    • 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
  • Destinations
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Europe
    • Pilgrimage Routes
    • Where Should I Travel Next?
  • Resources
    • Free Travel Tools
    • What’s New?
    • Travel Resources for Women
    • Women’s Travel Book Reviews
    • WOTR News – Every other Tuesday!
  • Stories