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Leech Socks: Leech Proof Clothing to Stop Blood Suckers

Yes, there is such a thing and yes, it could happen during your travels: if you’re headed to a rainforest … Read More

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Best Anti-Theft Purse For Travel: My Top 9 Travel Bag Picks

The best anti-theft purse is the one that foils pickpockets every time. And if I’d had one of these clever items … Read More

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Perfect Travel Gifts For Women – For Under $30 (2023 Selection)

Each time Christmas or a birthday rolls around, the question of travel gifts for women raises its head. It’s not … Read More

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Indispensable Travel Accessories For Women

Are you the kind of traveler who wants the best travel accessories for women without paying top prices? A woman … Read More

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The Best Travel Daypacks For Women (Are They Really Useful?)

Yes, investing in one of the best travel daypacks for women is worth the hassle! While some of you may … Read More

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Travel Handbags: 7 Best Travel Purses

Picture a glorious spring day in Paris. I’m sitting in a café with my friend Susanne. She loops the strap … Read More

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How To Foil Pickpockets With The Best Travel Money Belt

Some years ago I arrived in Beijing with a brand new passport, thrilled that its number was easy enough to … Read More

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A Woman’s Guide To Choosing The Best Travel Laptop

Whether you’re after the best laptop for travel because you work on the go, or just to keep up with your … Read More

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Journaling Travel: The Best Travel Journal For Women Who Love To Write

Journaling travel is my way of hanging on to my travel memories. My shelves are heaving with travel journals so … Read More

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The Neck Wallet (A Hidden Money Belt You Wear Around Your Neck)

There are many ways to carry your money and papers with you on the road – and a neck wallet … Read More

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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.

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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