34 h. ago Snakes, ‘border madness’ and solo trips: five Nigerian female travellers on their top tips and trickiest moments

Whether it’s driving solo from London to Lagos, a month on a motorbike, or vanlife in east Africa, these influencers are sharing their adventures – and helping others to negotiate the difficulties of a ‘weak’ passportJoy Ebaide was riding her motorbike along a deserted dirt road in rural Tanzania when a black mamba, Africa’s deadliest snake, lunged at her. “It was about two inches away from me, and that’s an experience I’ll never forget,” she says.Encountering a highly venomous snake was a heart-stopping moment, but it did not put her off travelling. If anything, it made her more determined, and left her feeling that “impossible is nothing”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Female solo traveller shares genius trick to prevent being harassed

An experienced female traveller has taken to social media platform Reddit to share her unique approach to staying safe when holidaying alone as a woman.

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8 d. ago England’s university regulator issues record fine in Sussex free speech case

Policies intended to prevent abuse or harassment of certain groups on campus had created ‘a chilling effect’, OfS says

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1 week ago Inside the rise of female solo travel and why women are ditching the girls' trip

Women travelling alone has increased over the years, turning down the girls' trips for solo adventures. But what’s behind this shift and is it really safe out there?

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2 w. ago I'm a solo traveller and these are the best countries to visit when you're alone and the two that you should avoid

Solo female traveller Aleaya Duran (@aleayabella) has plenty of ideas for your bucket list if you also like travelling by yourself. Find out where she recommends...

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3 w. ago Top five destinations for solo female travellers following International Women's Day

Travelling alone gives people the opportunity to get out of their comfort zone and have new experiences

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3 w. ago Home Bargains customer shares 'genius' £5.99 hack that saves money for months

Mel Lloyd shared a 'genius' money-saving trick on her popular TikTok account, which is perfect for anyone who loves displaying flowers - inside and outside - their home

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3 w. ago I'm a female solo traveller and there is one country in the world that is the most sexist of all

A solo female traveller has named the country in the world which she believes to be the most sexist after she shared her experiences of men cat-calling her in the street

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3 w. ago Home Bargains shopper shares 'genius' £5.99 trick that saves money for months

The customer's clever money-saving hack is perfect for anyone who enjoys displaying flowers in their home

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3 w. ago 10 US cities for solo female travellers you might not have considered

Women going it alone and searching for adventure in the States should seek out these under-the-radar cities, says Lucy Thackray

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4 w. ago Members of Lords involved in serious misconduct at Westminster, watchdog warns

Baroness Manningham-Buller said a rule change argued for by Conservatives would serve only to prevent genuine harassment victims from coming forward.

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