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The Telltale Signs You’re A Travel Addict (Or Have Severe Wanderlust)

By Leyla. 8 March 202111 June 2023

Call it being a travel addict, call it wanderlust or the travel bug. It doesn’t matter. You know you have … Read More

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Senior Volunteering Abroad Over 50

By Leyla. 22 February 202111 October 2023

Have you ever felt there was more to see the world than just… seeing the world? That you wanted to … Read More

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An Unconventional Day In Bali (And Who Knew Shoes Mattered So Much!)

By Leyla. 7 December 202030 May 2022

I almost didn’t even get into Bali. A surly immigration official at Denpasar airport asked to see my entry stamp … Read More

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Stories Of Travel In Mozambique: That Time I Got Lost In A Minefield

By Leyla. 16 November 202030 May 2022

Roberto slammed on the brakes, pushing the Land Rover into a skid. I grabbed the safety bar and my thoughts … Read More

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Senior Women Travel : Am I Too Old To Travel Solo?

By Leyla. 11 October 202030 May 2022

Around the world, senior women travel on their own, exploring and discovering the world. They do so for many reasons: … Read More

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Stay Sane, Keep Busy And Connect With Others When You’re Stuck At Home

By Leyla. 14 March 202011 June 2023

Sometimes we have to isolate ourselves from others – illness, epidemics, security issues…  But that doesn’t mean we have to … Read More

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Solo Travel Stories From Women On The Road

By Leyla. Updated: 21 July 2024 | Originally published: 10 February 2020

Some years ago (this website was launched in 2007) I opened it up to personal stories from traveling women around … Read More

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What Are The Safest Countries For Women Who Travel On Their Own?

By Leyla. 10 February 202022 February 2025

Without further ado, I’ll list what appear to be the safest countries for women who are travelling on their own, … Read More

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Stereotypes During Travel And The Importance Of Breaking Them Down

By Guest Contributor. Updated: 17 February 2024

When we travel, we may witness behaviors that will convince us everyone from that country is the same. Americans being … Read More

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Can’t Travel? 19 Staycation Ideas To Help Quench Your Wanderlust

By Leyla. 26 October 201913 September 2022

I really dislike that word – staycation – but the alternatives aren’t much better: nearcation, mini-break, holistay… So until the English … 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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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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