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Travel Planning

Put Your Skills To Work In Non-Profit Jobs

By Leyla. 29 July 202111 June 2023

Nothing beats leaving home with enough money for your trip – but non-profit jobs for an international organization may be … Read More

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How To Deal With Long Layover Flights (And Even Claim Compensation For The Delay)

By Leyla. 19 July 202114 October 2023

You know the feeling. You look at your ticket and bam! A 12-hour layover in the middle of nowhere. Or … Read More

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How To Learn A Language When You Don’t Speak A Word

By Leyla. 16 July 202119 May 2023

Even a simple Bonjour will break the ice if you’re facing a grumpy Parisian. Often, though, you can do a lot more … Read More

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International Travel Nursing: : Jobs, Agencies, & Salary For Nurses Abroad

By Leyla. 16 July 202111 June 2023

If you are a nurse and wish to travel the world, you are very lucky. International travel nursing – or plain … Read More

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How to Organize your International Pet Travel: What You Need to Know

By Leyla. 16 July 202111 June 2023

By Cheryl Smyth International pet travel – or the art of taking Fido along when you go abroad. Of course, … Read More

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How To Become A Housesitter (And Enjoy Luxury For Free)

By Leyla. 15 July 202111 October 2023

One of my greatest travel expenses is accommodation, and I love intriguing or unusual surroundings. Still, I’m not always willing to … Read More

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Homestay Accommodation: How To (Almost) Live Like A Local

By Leyla. 15 July 202130 May 2022

Have you tried homestay accommodation? It’s one of the better ways of living like a local and delving below the surface of … Read More

Using Google Maps For Sightseeing

By Leyla. 15 July 202111 June 2023

Have you ever played around with Google Maps for sightseeing – or for anything else? It’s not difficult – in … Read More

How To Choose A Hotel (And Why It’s Still A Great Accommodation Option)

By Leyla. 15 July 202115 November 2023

How to choose a hotel is always a challenge, because the right accommodation can make or break your entire trip. … Read More

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Want To Stay In A Monastery? 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Monastery and Convent Stays

Updated: 2 March 2024

Women travelers have been staying in monasteries since they started traveling, but these days, finding monasteries that take guests is … 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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