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The Best Train Pass For Europe (Don’t Buy The Wrong One!)

Finding the best train pass for Europe can be a nightmare: continuous passes, flexible passes, 1-day passes, weekly passes, and … Read More

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When Is The Best Time To Travel The World?

I’ll never forget stepping off the plane in Cape Town in shorts and a T-shirt in mid-July and watching my … Read More

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How To Make Money As A Woman Online | 25+ Ways

One of the benefits of living in today’s world is that the internet has freed us from ‘place’. Being paid … Read More

A One-Day Trip To… How To Visit Any City If You Only Have One Day

Has this ever happened to you? A long stopover, or the opportunity for a one-day trip in a new city on … Read More

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Travel On Foot: The Ultimate Slow Travel

Travel on foot – it’s called different things in different countries: walking, trekking, tramping, rambling, hiking, bushwalking, bushbashing… It’s the … Read More

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Your Long-Term Travel Checklist: How To Plan A Long Trip RTW

Whether you’re actually planning a long journey or are simply interested (you never know, right?) this long-term travel checklist will … Read More

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The Conclusive Guide To Choosing The Best TEFL Course

We love to travel, but getting paid to live abroad is even better – and this is where a good … Read More

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No International Travel Visa? Some Countries Will Send You Packing

What is a travel visa? Sadly, we can’t always go where we want, and an international travel visa is the … Read More

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These 5 Best Travel Forums Will Help You Plan Your Trip Better Than Google

These days, it’s so easy just to flick an app if we want travel information. Click, download and voilà, everything … Read More

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17 Ways To Avoid Paying A Single Supplement When You Travel

If you’re a tour or cruise lover, the phrase “tours without single supplements” will be music to your ears. Those … 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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  • Home
  • 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