Women's Travel Forum

Welcome, ladies! Whether you're hitting the road solo or planning a "girlfriend getaway" with gal pals, here's a look at your special issues, organizations, and info sources.

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Solo travel for women and the 5 best countries to do it in

LSOphotoTraveling solo as a woman is no longer some niche backpacker rite of passage — it´s become one of the defining trends in modern travel. But while confidence, common sense, and preparation matter everywhere, some countries simply make solo female travel easier. The best destinations tend to share a few key qualities: low violent-crime rates; reliable public transportation; strong tourism infrastructure; visible gender equality; and cultures where women dining alone or wandering…

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Older solo women travellers embrace Africa’s wild side

PixelCatchers Across Africa’s sweeping landscapes, a growing number of older women are choosing to travel solo, drawn by the promise of adventure, connection, and discovery. At Acacia Africa, Sales & Marketing Manager Arno Delport has witnessed this shift first-hand — a change that is challenging stereotypes, reshaping itineraries, and redefining what luxury and adventure mean to this dynamic group of travellers. According to Delport, many see solo travel as an opportunity to reconnect with…

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6 essential safety products for women traveling solo

More women are seeing the world solo these days than ever before - and by far the majority happily and without incident. But in some countries (and you'll very much want to research which ones before you depart) crime is sadly an issue, and especially for females. Fortunately, in addition to common-sense precautions, investing in a handful of travel safety products for both your belongings and your person can help you to explore the world with security and peace of mind. In addition, I would…

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Palm Springs' Preferred Small Hotels - the perfect girls’ getaway

Recently my girlfriend Sue Montgomery and I were off for a girls’ getaway to Palm Springs, the Southern-California city of luxurious, boutique hotels designed to pamper and emanate old world charm from those days of past Hollywood glamour and relaxation. Palm Springs was a city of scandal and partying of some of the most well-known stars and producers of the late 1950s, including the Rat Pack, Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe. Sue and I loaded our suitcases into our car, and we were off to…

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Shalu Sharma August 21, 2013 at 11:20am

May I add that I have written a book called, "India Travel Survival Guide For Women" which is available in both ebook and paperback formats in most Amazon stores.
Shalu Sharma August 21, 2013 at 11:18am

Hello everyone here. Thanks for the invite to this group.
Leigh E. McCourt May 13, 2013 at 5:43pm

Women Only Ranch Vacation

THE SUGAR & SPICE RANCH, WYOMING Ladies, Have you dreamed of a place to ride the wide open spaces, with the wind in your hair and to leave all your worries of everyday life? Have you wished for a time to slow down and breathe in the fresh m...ountain air and listen to the quiet of a world gone from most? We’re offering you all that and more. Come experience our world and let us show you around. Join us in WYOMING FOR THE VACATION OF A LIFETIME!! Booking for ladies only retreats: 8/3 - 8/9 and 8/17 - 8/23
Leyla Giray Alyanak February 28, 2013 at 11:24am

Larry Closs of trekworld.com just interviewed me - and he is one brilliant interviewer. I don't usually enjoy this kind of experience but he knew just which questions to ask to get me to open up about my years of solo travel, when I was in my forties... Have a look for yourself atThe Essentials of Solo Women's Travel.
Leyla Giray Alyanak February 18, 2013 at 9:09pm

There has been a lot of talk recently about Sarai Sierra's murder in Turkey and many of the comments are asking: Should Women Travel Solo? I've answered the question in this post at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leyla-giray/traveling-solo_b_2672284.... - but I know not everyone agrees.
Sofie Couwenbergh January 31, 2013 at 4:56pm

On why I love London
Leyla Giray Alyanak January 21, 2013 at 4:06pm

Is mushing and dog sledding really a man's world? Not quite.<a rel=nofollow href="http://blog.women-on-the-road.com/dogsledding-megeve-style/#" target="_blank"></a><p></p>
Sofie Couwenbergh January 21, 2013 at 4:00pm

A guide to shopping in Leuven, a beautiful university city
Sofie Couwenbergh January 18, 2013 at 12:29pm

A shopping tip: the Beverly Center in LA!
Sofie Couwenbergh January 17, 2013 at 2:01pm

For the ladies: learn how to pack for a citytrip following the one handbag-rule