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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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Great Scenic Railway Journeys Of The World

There’s something about great scenic railway journeys… the clickety-clack of metal on metal and the gentle swaying that keeps us … Read More

Jeepney in the Philippines

Driving In A Foreign Country: What You Need To Know

Rather than worrying about infectious diseases or rickety airplanes, the bigger danger when you travel is road safety abroad: driving … Read More

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Around The World Plane Ticket: How To Choose The Best And Cheapest Airlines

An around the world plane ticket: you’ve heard of this, right? If not, it’s a single ticket that will allow … Read More

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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, 1-day or 4-day or everything in-between. Country … Read More

Singapore at night

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

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

Flixbus on the road

Europe: Travel By Bus, See More, Pay Less (And Have More Fun)

Table Of Contents show WHEN IN EUROPE, TRAVEL BY BUS! THE DOWNSIDES OF BUS TRAVEL IN EUROPE IS IT SAFE … Read More

Lightning in the sky

Are You Secretly Scared Of Flying? You Can Beat That!

Jennifer Anniston, Sandra Bullock and Whoopi Goldberg all have something in common with me: we’ve been afraid to fly. But … Read More

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How To Get Cheap International Flights

How to get cheap international flights? Don’t we all want to know? These days, getting those cheap tickets for international … Read More

Grand Central Station New York

23 Remarkable Train Stations And Their Fascinating Secrets

Clothed in a dark velvet gown, she glides down the passageway, a flash of metal glinting beneath her cape. She … 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.

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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