Women Traveling Solo Together

Real stories and helpful tips from women who've traveled solo with other solo women travelers.

Ep 035 - Take the plunge, travel internationally - Replay 03/08/2019

Ep 035 - Take the plunge, travel internationally - Replay Join us for a 17-minute travel talk with Cille Tyler on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! How much thought do you put in preparing for your overseas trip? Are you the type of person that’s open to possibilities? Do you worry too much because you don’t know what can happen? For some, traveling doesn’t look easy as others portray it. Sometimes things don’t go as planned. You are scared or will be scared, of something at some point in your life in general. And it’s not easy to let go of such fear but when you have someone with you along the journey it’ll be different. Just knowing that you aren’t alone on that experience, lessens the burden in your chest. Cille a WTT tour leader is very well passionate about helping fellow solo women overcome their anxiety about traveling whatever that may be, in order for them to experience the joy that traveling provides. You can watch a travel channel or do some readings about a place but there is no substitute for being there The joy will always outweigh the uncomfortableness and the risk. And that’s the beauty of it. Traveling will teach you how to be independent, depend on others but most importantly, it can teach you how to take risks in your life. Key Takeaways: History of how Cille’s travel experience started The hesitations that people experience Why do we chose and go to uncertainty despite the risk? How Cille supports and encourages women to work over their angst and overcome their fears Mentioned in This Episode: Email: [email protected] Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/8926154

EP34: Travel Tips Rerun: Hands-Free Travel 03/01/2019

Ep 33 - Encore of Lynn's Tour Leader Perspective 02/22/2019

Ep 33 - Encore of Lynn's Tour Leader Perspective Join us for a 13-minute travel talk with Lynn O'Connell on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Lynn is a tour leader who has been with Women Traveling Together for over 10 years. She has led groups of women through the Trans Siberian Railway, falcon flying in Scotland, polar bear watching in Canada, and many other adventures. After making a commitment to herself to stop working so much and take some of the trips on her bucket list, Lynn found herself fully immersed in WTT. And when an opportunity opened for her to become a tour leader, she grabbed it and so began her journey as a WTT tour leader. The selection process was very intense but learning how to create moments for others and for yourself makes it truly worth it! Key Takeaways: Tour leaders go through rigorous testing and training to learn how to work with travelers, create moments, the whole WTT system, safety, health, security measures, and general logistics What we endeavor to do on each trip, not just do a trip, not just do a tour, but create memories and unique things that our travelers could not do on their own. One of the interesting and really enjoyable perks of being a tour leader is getting to know each of the travelers When women travel solo together, the relationships built during the trip goes beyond the trip itself Mentioned in This Episode: Email: Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: Next time you'll hear from our founder, Debra Asberry as she gives travel tips for hand's free travel. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/8741609

Ep 32 - There's No Excuse Not to Travel Revisited 02/15/2019

Ep 31 - Revisiting Tuscany 02/08/2019

Ep 31 - Revisiting Tuscany Join us for an 18-minute travel talk with Pat on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! If you’re a person who’s into art or a fan of the medieval period then you might want to consider adding Tuscany in your bucket list! Pat, a WTT tour leader, shares her experience leading a trip to Tuscany. She has traveled 3 times with WTT and multiple times on her own in Tuscany. For her, Tuscany is a place that, once you’ve been there, you want to continue going back! Returning to a place you’ve been before to reminisce and relish your past experience but in a different way is truly a wonderful feeling for any wanderlust. Pat also talked about the importance of having the right size for a group when traveling. And what drew her to Tuscany aside from the marvelous food and drinks in the city. It’s not just the destination that creates the experience, different trip leaders have different things they’re interested in and the rest of the participants in the group also contribute to that experience as well. Various events and people help create a unique experience even if you go back and do something very similar to what you've done before it’ll still be different. Discover and be mesmerized by Tuscany’s classic and timeless beauty with WTT! Key Takeaways: Pat’s favorite things in Tuscany. Pro tips for exploring when in Tuscany. The right size/number of the group matters. What to bring and pack up when you go to Tuscany. Mentioned in This Episode: Email: Share your story!If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: In our next episode, Robin shares how her husband reacted to her traveling solo - and it led to more creative travel for them together. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/8569394

Ep 30 - Best credit cards for travel rewards 02/01/2019

Ep 29 - Travel - The Ultimate Form of Self-Care 01/25/2019

Ep 28 - Singing our way through Dublin 01/18/2019

Ep 28 - Singing our way through Dublin Join us for a 14-minute travel talk with Judy Ubben on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! In this episode, Judy shares her insight on traveling, her experiences while in Ireland, moving out of her comfort zone, and becoming a tour leader. Throughout our life as women, we take the role of caretakers. We take care of everything - from our kids to our husband and everything else. But have you ever thought when it’s going to be your turn? When you’re the only obstacle getting in your way, you have to kick yourself and move out of your own way. If you don’t make yourself a priority, nobody else will. In traveling, you have to have more than courage in order to travel solo. Life starts at the end of your comfort zone. If you don't get out there and do the things that you really want right now, you’re going to miss out on so many great experiences. As women, we’ve done our part. We did what we’re supposed to do. Now, it’s our time, our turn to have fun and do the things we love! Sign up for that tour you’re planning to take now! Start prepping up your suitcase now and meet your fellow solo travel buddies at the airport and see the world! Key Takeaways: How Judy started traveling solo What made Judy take the leap to become a tour leader Having no regrets & getting out of your comfort zone Judy’s fun Ireland trip and her wonderful coach driver Mentioned in This Episode: Email: Share your story!If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: Our next episode shares is a testimonial from Maureen of how WTT helped open up her world after becoming an empty nester. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/8302823

Ep 27 - Discover the National Museum of Women in the Arts 01/11/2019

Ep 27 - Discover the National Museum of Women in the Arts Join us for a 12-minute travel talk with Addie on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! If you haven’t been to a museum for a while, you might want to consider checking out the only museum solely dedicated to showing the works of women artist. Adrienne Gayoso from the National Museum of Women in the Arts is very enthusiastic when it comes to getting others to learn more about the paintings and artworks from women artist across time, place and culture. Celebrating art made by female artists is very empowering and also important as it pushes the boundaries of social and gender expectations. It also breaks norms about becoming well-regarded women artists and professionals. The museum is a real celebration of what women have done across time and it’ll be turning 31 years old this year. Addie encourages women and art lovers to visit and participate in the museum’s daily and weekly activities. Know more about their calendar of events by checking their website . In addition to the art gallery collection, it also has a lovely library that is open during the week, a cafe, and a gift shop you could check before leaving the museum. Most of all you can't visit the museum without seeing the only Frida Kahlo painting in the Washington D.C. area available for the public to see. Key Takeaways: How to get to the National Museum of Women in the Arts Event highlights & activities people can enjoy when they go to the museum The Fierce Women Tour & Addie’s perspective of museum experiences in relationship to women representation as an artist. Insiders tip from Addie to make the most out of your museum visit experience. Mentioned in This Episode: Lavinia Fontana - The first female professional artist Frida Khalo - A Mexican female artist Email: Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Judy talks about her first international plane trip and overcoming anxiety. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/8217416

Ep 026 - Insider Tips for the WTT member 01/04/2019

Ep 025 - Take the plunge, travel internationally 12/28/2018

Ep 025 - Take the plunge, travel internationally Join us for a 17-minute travel talk with Cille Tyler on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! How much thought do you put in preparing for your overseas trip? Are you the type of person that’s open to possibilities? Do you worry too much because you don’t know what can happen? For some, traveling doesn’t look easy as others portray it. Sometimes things don’t go as planned. You are scared or will be scared, of something at some point in your life in general. And it’s not easy to let go of such fear but when you have someone with you along the journey it’ll be different. Just knowing that you aren’t alone on that experience, lessens the burden in your chest. Cille a WTT tour leader is very well passionate about helping fellow solo women overcome their anxiety about traveling whatever that may be, in order for them to experience the joy that traveling provides. You can watch a travel channel or do some readings about a place but there is no substitute for being there The joy will always outweigh the uncomfortableness and the risk. And that’s the beauty of it. Traveling will teach you how to be independent, depend on others but most importantly, it can teach you how to take risks in your life. Key Takeaways: History of how Cille’s travel experience started The hesitations that people experience Why do we chose and go to uncertainty despite the risk? How Cille supports and encourages women to work over their angst and overcome their fears Mentioned in This Episode: Email: [email protected] Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: On the next episode, Debra Asberry, founder of Women Traveling Together will provide insider tips for WTT members. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/8064455

Ep 024 - Free Tour by Foot 12/21/2018

Ep 023 - Perspectives from Flight Attendants 12/14/2018

Ep 022 - Navigating Airports 12/07/2018

Ep 022 - Navigating Airports Join us for a 16-minute travel talk with Debra Asberry on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! One of the most common fears that hold back women from accomplishing their dream travel destination is the in-flight travel. If you’re about to take flight soon, fear not! On this episode, Debra will walk us through everything we need to know about airports. Debra Asberry the founder of WTT, addresses that the fear of navigating airports alone is the thing that stands between women and their dream travel. Debra will share important tips that’ll serve as a roadmap when navigating airports. Nowadays, airports are less intimidating and provides an environment wherein passengers can feel more comfortable as they head to their gate or while waiting for their flight. To lessen your worry, it’s advisable to prepare beforehand so you’ll have plenty of time for leeway and discovery. All airports are virtually designed the same way says Debra. As for language barriers especially when you travel to a non-English speaking country, worry no more as all signages are in English! No matter where you are going in the world, just allow yourself enough time and be patient with yourself as well as your surroundings - you’ll get the most out of your travel! Key Takeaways: What do airports have in common with each other? Why you shouldn’t be afraid of navigating the airports solo The basics that you should know when navigating through an airport English is the international language of aviation Mentioned in This Episode: Email: Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: On the next episode you'll get travel insights from 2 flight attendants. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/7819274

EP 21: Iceland Active Sightseeing 11/30/2018

EP 21: Iceland Active Sightseeing Join us for a 17-minute travel talk with Karen Gardner on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! You’re probably thinking about glaciers and ice sheets when it comes to Iceland. Or maybe you wanted to visit the place where they filmed a lot of scenes for the popular TV Series Game of Thrones. Whatever that is, there’s more to Iceland than what you normally see or hear. Karen, a WTT tour leader, has led Iceland tour a couple of times shares her fun and exciting active tour experience from the Land of Fire and Ice! If you opt to go for an activity-based tour, Karen notes that you should be on a certain level of fitness wherein you could do more than just walking. As you’ll be doing lots of mild strenuous activities wherein you’ll be needing to move a lot of your arm muscle especially if you go kayaking, and leg muscle for hiking and other fun activities like horseback riding just to name a few. In Iceland where daylight is 24/7 you need to check your clock a lot - a.m. and p.m. to avoid confusion when you are there. Karen also shares how traveling with a professional organization is not only fun but it also has its own benefits. You won’t have to worry what to prepare, what bring etc. WTT will give you pro tips on how to get the most out of your travel. Key Takeaways: What kind of physical condition you should be in, to participate in Active Travel Tours. How to prepare for a tour - general safety & comfort. Different adventures you can do and places you can explore when in Iceland. The advantages of traveling together with a professional organization. Icelandic horses, Game of Thrones, and Lord of the Rings. Mentioned in This Episode: Email: [email protected] Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Our founder will share the things to keep in mind to efficiently navigate airports. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/7748045

Ep 20: Switzerland 11/23/2018

EP19: From Solo Traveler to Solo Together 11/16/2018

EP19: From Solo Traveler to Solo Together Join us for a 12-minute travel talk with Julie on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Eating alone is one of the biggest fears solo travelers are faced with. But it’s a little different when you do it together with a group of solo travelers. What if I don't fit in? What if I don't have someone to eat with? Will I have someone to hang out with? What if I don’t like the women that are going? And the list goes on. There’s a lot of anxiety when it comes to doing things alone especially when it comes to traveling. It could get stressful especially when you’re not used to it. Julie, a WTT tour leader unravels the common fears women have when they do solo traveling. Not all of your friends and family have the desire to go to the same place you want to see. That’s why there’s a community like WTT created for women who have the same interest - traveling! There’s always a common ground between a group of solo women travelers - being interested in the same place, meeting new friends, building relationships and being there together. You’ll never regret it once you book a trip with Women Traveling Together! Key Takeaways: Common fears of solo women travelers. How to go from being a solo traveler to going solo together. Things that people get anxious about especially first-time travelers. Overcoming your dilemma of traveling solo together with a group. Mentioned in This Episode: Email: Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at [email protected] Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: Watches, Swiss Army Knives and Chocolates... and even more about Switzerland. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/7569323

EP18: Tuscany 11/09/2018

EP18: Tuscany Join us for an 18-minute travel talk with Pat on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! If you’re a person who’s into art or a fan of the medieval period then you might want to consider adding Tuscany in your bucket list! Pat, a WTT tour leader, shares her experience leading a trip to Tuscany. She has traveled 3 times with WTT and multiple times on her own in Tuscany. For her, Tuscany is a place that, once you’ve been there, you want to continue going back! Returning to a place you’ve been before to reminisce and relish your past experience but in a different way is truly a wonderful feeling for any wanderlust. Pat also talked about the importance of having the right size for a group when traveling. And what drew her to Tuscany aside from the marvelous food and drinks in the city. It’s not just the destination that creates the experience, different trip leaders have different things they’re interested in and the rest of the participants in the group also contribute to that experience as well. Various events and people help create a unique experience even if you go back and do something very similar to what you've done before it’ll still be different. Discover and be mesmerized by Tuscany’s classic and timeless beauty with WTT! Key Takeaways: Pat’s favorite things in Tuscany. Pro tips for exploring when in Tuscany. The right size/number of the group matters. What to bring and pack up when you go to Tuscany. Mentioned in This Episode: Email: Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at [email protected] Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: You'll hear about some of the fears or hesitations of our first-time travelers. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/7496795

EP17: How to Condense Your Life into a 25" Suitcase 11/02/2018

EP17: How to Condense Your Life into a 25" Suitcase Join us for an 18-minute travel talk with Debra Asberry on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Is it even possible to fit all the stuff you need in a 25-inch box? We all have our own favorite things that we can’t let go of and we want to take it with us wherever we go. But it doesn’t have to be like that if you're planning to travel. When you travel, you have to be space-smart and get rid of the mindset that you need stuff “just-in-case”. Trust me, you really don’t. Unless you’d be staying in some isolated island for a week! In today’s episode, Debra shares helpful tips on how to condense your life in a 25-inch suitcase and still feel comfortable, not feeling home-sick all throughout the journey. And she notes the importance of being able to manage your suitcase on your own. We want to bring something from home that makes us comfortable inside our suitcase. Sure they aren’t just objects that have sentimental value, but you don’t really really need them when you’re planning to see the world. You can buy it anywhere you go. The less things you have the quicker your decisions will be. The less you bring, the more you can enjoy priceless moments that really matter. Key Takeaways: The 25-inch rule for traveling. Brilliant and effective tips on how to better manage your stuff when you travel. That one thing that doesn’t take up any space in your luggage but provides incredible comfort from home. It is easier to travel with less! Mentioned in This Episode: Email: [email protected] Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at [email protected] Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: Next time we will hear about the highlights of a tour of Tuscany. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/7380149

EP16: Morocco 10/26/2018

EP15: My passport has changed my life 10/19/2018

EP15: My passport has changed my life Join us for a 15-minute travel talk with Gari Lugar on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! When you ask people what’s their favorite material possession that helped change their life, you wouldn’t normally get a passport for an answer. And it seems to be the case with WTT Tour Leader Gari Lugar. Gari, a current tour leader at WTT for 7 years, shares how a simple object in the form of a passport brings simple happiness in her life. She decided to become a tour leader after an email popped up about tour leader training. Being the bubbly person that she is, she took on the responsibility believing she could do it and with the help of her dear husband who loves and supports her in all her endeavors. She encourages everyone to go take on the trip, don’t ever hesitate when you travel and just go for it! It may sound funny but while our knees are still working, while our body still allows us to do some of those adventurous trips, go travel! The longer we prolong it, the more opportunity arising that gets in the way of us doing it. If you have a passport, don’t let it sit wherever you’ve put them. Take advantage of it and explore the world! Key Takeaways: How the spouses of the women from WTT support them on their travels. Gari Lugar’s favorite trip. Ways on knowing the history of a place without going over the internet. How her passport changed her life. Mentioned in This Episode: Email: Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at [email protected] Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: On next week's episode Debbie will share her love of Morocco. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/7163243

EP14: Sometimes it Snows in August 10/12/2018

EP14: Sometimes it Snows in August Join us for a 14-minute travel talk with Sharon Kurtz on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! When life’s not swinging the way you want it to, change your mindset look at different angles but don’t stop dreaming and chasing what you want. Sharon Kurtz is a former career woman who owns a company that designs and manufactures stone wall art while raising her two sons. She was living her passion, but she wants to be free from the shackles of responsibility. One day as she was scrolling through the internet, she discovered WTT. Like everyone else who were still in the beginning phase of not bing sure whether to jump in or not, Sharon took a leap of courage and just hopped on thinking this will change the course of her life - and it did! She decided to become a WTT tour leader right after her very first trip. Her first tour leader trip was a challenge but she didn’t let it get to her. In every journey, misfortune is very common but don’t stop. Maneuver, shift your gears, then continue moving forward. It’s up to you to find beauty in the ugliest of days. Key Takeaways: Becoming a WTT tour leader and her husband’s stance on her current endeavors. Sharon’s experience being a tour leader and how she handles difficult circumstances. The unpredictable and unforgettable experience going to Yellowstone National Park. Everything doesn’t always go as planned, be flexible and make the most out of every situation. Mentioned in This Episode: Email: Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at [email protected] Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Next time Gari will share her her favorite material possession and how that has changed her life. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/7160945

EP13: Travel Tips: Hands-Free Travel 10/05/2018

EP12: Reigniting my Travel Spirit 09/28/2018

EP12: Reigniting my Travel Spirit Join us for a 12-minute travel talk with Judy on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Doing things that are out of the norm comes easier when you go on a vacation. Staying in your comfort zone is impossible to do if you’re planning to see the world. Judy a mother of six and a former nurse who helps bring the wounded back from Vietnam to her country, the United States, developed a strong sense for traveling as she flew all over the world. As she progresses more in life, got married, had children, went through divorce, she began to gradually lose that feeling of being empowered, resulting in her losing her spirit for traveling. Just when she thought that all is lost, there’s still a bright future out there waiting to be experienced, and that’s when she came to the epiphany that she needed not to be in a slump! She took action and followed that small voice inside her head that prompted her to change and reclaim what she had lost, and decided that it’s time!So she researched and found WTT and thought to herself: This is it, this is the time of my life! Key Takeaways: Her life as a nurse back in her prime days and what triggered her to have a strong sense for traveling and adventure. How she lost her spirit and sense for adventure when traveling, how she developed her anxiety and how she took action to get back up from it. The fun and historical moments from her Italy trip. Traveling fills up our mind. It teaches us about different the history of the world, different cultures, customs and traditions as well as language, art, music and food! Exercising helped not only her physical health but also made her feel better, stronger and rejuvenated. Mentioned in This Episode: Email: [email protected] Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Next time you'll hear from our founder, Debra Asberry as she gives travel tips for hand's free travel. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/7036580

EP11: #1 on My Bucket List 09/21/2018

EP11: #1 on My Bucket List Join us for an 13-minute travel talk with Jennifer on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! It’s always been Jennifer’s dream to visit and travel to Africa before she turns 50. And as she turns 48, she was able to cross out the number 1 on her bucket list. Jennifer is a dog trainer and a huge animal lover. She shares with us her life changing experience from her recent trip with WTT and what she seeks out whenever she goes on a trip. Her purpose in relation to her passion when traveling is to interact more with animals and meet more people with the same passion as her. Along the journey she met people whom she’d call travel buddies and found friendships that will last a lifetime. And whenever she comes back home, she never fails to communicate the values she learned, experiences she encountered, what’s going on in the countries she visited, and challenges of the communities in relation to animals. How’s your travel bucket list going lately? Do you plan to travel overseas? Plan it together with WTT! Key Takeaways: Her life changing trip from Zanzibar, Tanzania. The evolution of her bucket list: how it keeps growing and changing with time. We all have different reasons and purpose for doing the travel that we do. How traveling is related to her passion and purpose in life. Opening up conversation and getting to know people from the trip awakens you and opens up new potential leading to good things. Mentioned in This Episode: Email: Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Judy shares how joining a trip to Italy was the catalyst to overcoming her anxiety of leaving her home. /episode/index/show/solotogether/id/7036568

EP10: Traveling Without all the Labels 09/14/2018

EP9: Access to More Than You Could Imagine 09/07/2018

EP8: Tour Leader Perspective - Lynn 07/27/2018

EP7: First Trip to New York City - Baby Steps 07/20/2018

EP6: You Can't Plan for the Amazing Things You'll See 07/13/2018

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