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

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

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?

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

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

Some years ago (this website is more than a dozen years old) I opened it up to personal stories from … Read More

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

What are the safest countries for women? This is actually an odd question and frankly, we shouldn’t be asking it … Read More

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The Importance Of Breaking Down Stereotypes

by Lola Akinmade Your friend just returned from the trip of a lifetime – traveling around remote regions, being invited … Read More

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

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

Candy Harrington: Women Travel With Disabilities

Known as the guru of accessible travel, Candy Harrington is the founding editor of Emerging Horizons, and the author of several best-selling … Read More

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18 Powerful Strategies To Avoid Travel Burnout

Travel burnout is something that usually hits after you’ve been on the road for a while, though that ‘while’ is … 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 more than 90 countries (and no, I'm not finished yet!).

But the world has changed and the virus is keeping many of us home. 

For those who CAN travel without putting themselves or others at risk, you'll find plenty of inspiration in these pages (most of which were written pre-Covid). 

For those who CANNOT travel... this is the perfect time for armchair escape and to plan for when we're on the road again.

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. New to Women on the Road?
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  • Start Here
  • Travel Styles
    • Solo Travel
    • Experiential Travel
    • 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