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Travel Resources For Women Who Travel Independently

29 November 202118 November 2022

When I started traveling on my own, the web didn’t exist, and women rarely traveled solo.  There were few travel … Read More

Free Travel Tools For Solo Female Travelers

25 July 202130 May 2022

Here are some free travel resources I’ve created over the years to help solo female travelers pack for a round-the-world … Read More

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The Best Language Program Reviews: 7 Of The Best Language Courses

14 July 202130 May 2022

If you love travel but stumble over your merci beaucoups, the best language courses will help you make those sounds flow. … Read More

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Virtual Tours Around The World: Experiences To Enjoy From Home

1 August 202019 May 2023

Everywhere you turn, someone’s talking about virtual travel, virtual tourism, virtual tours… I’d like to shed some light on this … 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 99 countries so far (and no, I'm not finished yet!).

For those of you getting ready to travel right now, you'll find plenty of inspiration on these pages. 

But if you're not packing your bags just yet, this is the perfect time for armchair escape and planning those future trips.

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.

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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