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

By Leyla. 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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Hate Solo Dining? 19 Ways That Make Eating Alone (Almost) Fun!

By Leyla. 17 September 202111 October 2023

Does solo dining sometimes feel like the last supper to you? Do you feel self-conscious and out of place walking … Read More

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When Should You Dress Like A Local (And When Should You Not)?

By Leyla. 7 September 202115 August 2022

Would you wear a sari to the opera? Or a djellabah to the market? Do you try to blend in when you travel by … Read More

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Stories From My Round The World Travel Adventure

By Leyla. 5 August 202121 July 2024

You too can experience round the world travel! Here’s the story of my own round the world travel adventure. The … Read More

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More Solo Travel Stories From Women On The Road

By Leyla. Updated: 21 July 2024 | Originally published: 19 July 2021

Welcome to Part II of women’s solo travel stories, archived years ago but still available for your reading (click here … Read More

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Female Hitchhikers: Are They Cool Or Crazy?

By Leyla. 15 July 202130 May 2022

Female hitchhikers aren’t as common as men, and there are reasons for this. The media is full of scary stories … Read More

Bargaining Tips: How Women Can Master The Art Of Haggling

By Leyla. 14 July 202110 October 2023

Does your stomach flip-flop when the issue of haggling comes up? Would you rather pay twice as much than have … Read More

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30 Reasons I’m Contemplating A (Solo) European River Cruise

By Leyla. 14 July 202111 June 2023

You might think it an odd fit… a solo woman traveler who gets seasick, doesn’t usually take tours and dislikes … Read More

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Solo Travel Benefits: Why Women Over 50 Travel Solo (And Should If They Don’t!)

By Leyla. 26 April 202130 May 2022

If you’re over 50 and planning on setting out to travel on your own, you might want to know about … Read More

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The Incredible Highs (And Mighty Lows) Of Older Women Solo Travel

By Leyla. Updated: 2 March 2024

I’ve been traveling solo for more than 50 years, and it’s still my favorite way to travel. It’s not always … 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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