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This 'What's New' page keeps you updated with what's happening at Women on the Road.

It alerts you when new Web pages appear on my Women on the Road website (for my blog, go here).

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Aug 02, 2020

Virtual Tours Around the World: Experiences to Enjoy from Home

Maybe we can't travel physically, but we can still enjoy hundreds of virtual tours around the world.

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May 13, 2020

Ancestry Travel: How to Trace Your Roots and Origins

Traveling back to the country of your ancestors to trace your roots? Here's what you need to know before you go.

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Apr 27, 2020

Carbon Offset Flights: How to Fly Without Harming the Environment

How to carbon offset flights and help protect the environment whenever you get on a plane.

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Jan 27, 2020

Driving in a Foreign Country: What You Need to Know

Driving in a foreign country can be tricky - you need to be attentive to road safety abroad, new rules, and making sure you have the right paperwork.

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Dec 31, 2019

Tunis Travel Guide for Independent Women

This Tunis travel guide for women unveils the secrets of Tunisia's capital city, from twisted souks to white-domed villages to Roman ruins.

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Dec 27, 2019

23 Remarkable Train Stations and Their Fascinating Secrets

The world is full of remarkable train stations - because of history, architecture, size or sheer beauty. Here are 23 of the world's best railway stations.

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Dec 22, 2019

How to Stay Healthy on Vacation in Any Country

Traveling abroad can be hard on our system - here are some common-sense tips on how to stay healthy on vacation.

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Dec 14, 2019

These Are the Best Countries to Teach English Abroad

The best countries to teach English are the ones that combine decent pay, good vacations, liberal hiring policies and pleasant living conditions. Here they are.

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Oct 30, 2019

What to Wear on a Long Haul Flight, 2020 Edition

Here's what to wear on a long haul flight in 2020 - stylish, simple and above all, comfortable.

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Oct 29, 2019

The Perfect Winter Travel Packing List for Women

Deciding what to pack for the cold is challenging - this winter travel packing list for women should help!

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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?
Start here!