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How To Find The Safest Places To Travel Alone (Hint: It’s A Free App!)

By Leyla. 30 November 202122 March 2023

Let’s face it: when we plan a solo trip, safety is at the forefront of our concerns and we look … Read More

Hotel safety is better in upmarket hotels

Hotel Safety For Women: Keep Your  Room Safe

By chris. 29 November 202131 January 2024

The last thing you want to consider while traveling the world on your own is motel or hotel safety. Once … Read More

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Safe Travel For Women: 12 Strategies To Avoid Risks And Dangers

By Leyla. 3 October 202122 March 2023

Is there really such a thing as safe travel for women? Can you guarantee it? Of course you can travel … Read More

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Natural Disaster Survival For Travelers

By Leyla. 25 July 202111 October 2023

Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Floods. Volcanoes. Mexico. The Caribbean. Italy. Nepal. Japan. It seems as though there’s a new disaster every month. … Read More

View of Portofino, Italy from above

Solo Travel Italy for Women over 50: Society, Sights, Safety

By Leyla. Updated: 5 August 2024 | Originally published: 16 February 2021

Italy is a wonderful solo travel destination for women over 50: food, safety, warmth, and enough art and history to … Read More

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7 Common Tourist Scams And How NOT To Fall For Them

By Leyla. 6 November 201911 June 2023

All that glitters isn’t gold: tourist scams are specifically designed to part you from your hard-earned cash, not to provide … 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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But if you're not packing your bags just yet, this is the perfect time for armchair escape and planning those future trips.

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    • Packing Lists
      • For Long-Term Travel
      • For Europe
      • For Tropical Vacations
      • For Airbnb
      • For Winter
      • For Long Flights
      • First Aid Kit Checklist
    • Shop
  • Destinations
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Europe
    • Where Should I Travel Next?
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    • Free Travel Tools
    • What’s New?
    • Travel Resources for Women
    • Women’s Travel Book Reviews
    • WOTR News – Every other Tuesday!
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