SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL PODCAST

TUNE IN TO MY AWARD-WINNING SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL PODCAST!

I’m so glad you found my podcast! Each episode features a fresh perspective on solo travel. Whether it’s practical tips on staying healthy, from travel specialist Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth, how to easily achieve low cost travel with Danielle Desir or simply how to have more adventures, you’re in the right place! This podcast has already been shortlisted twice by both HostelWorld and 101 holidays - as one of the top 10 travel podcasts.

You can listen and subscribe if you like, over on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. You can also stream episodes right here too :) Thanks so much for listening!

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LIVING LIKE A LOCAL, WITH LAMORNA ASH
LIVING LIKE A LOCAL, WITH LAMORNA ASH

Lamorna Ash is a British writer, and her book ‘Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish fishing town’ documents her time spent in the Cornish town of Newlyn. We spoke about what it is to fully immerse yourself into a new environment, and what she took away with her, from her experiences at sea.

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CYCLING AROUND THE WORLD WITH MEAGHAN HACKINEN
CYCLING AROUND THE WORLD WITH MEAGHAN HACKINEN

Meaghan Hackinen is a Canadian writer, ultra-endurance cyclist, and adventure-seeker.

She is a finisher in The NorthCape 4000, and the Paris-Brest_Paris circuit. Her first book, South Away: The Pacific Coast on Two Wheels has been nominated for two Canadian book awards and rave reviews.

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How to make the most of your alone time with Francesca Specter
How to make the most of your alone time with Francesca Specter

Francesca Specter is the author of ‘Alonement - How To Be Alone and Absolutely Own It.' In this episode we talk about the best ways to spend time alone. Francesca shares her own story on how she discovered the joys of solo time, and how to embrace it and cherish it, rather than fear it. We also talk about overcoming fears of being lonely when travelling solo and how to conquer those fears.

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INDIA'S BORDERLANDS WITH SUCHITRA VIJAYAN
INDIA'S BORDERLANDS WITH SUCHITRA VIJAYAN

Writer and photographer Suchitra Vijayan spent seven years travelling solo, across 9,000 miles along India's many borders, from Pakistan to Myanmar to Afghanistan. In this episode we discuss her new book which documents her fascinating journey‘Midnight’s Borders’.

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BREAKING INTO SOLO TRAVEL WITH GEM BOWLES FROM HOLIDAYPIRATES
BREAKING INTO SOLO TRAVEL WITH GEM BOWLES FROM HOLIDAYPIRATES

Gem Bowles is a solo travel advocate and one of HolidayPirates’ deal hunters. She has travelled to over 40 countries so far, mostly on her own. In this episode we talk about getting started in solo travel and some unexpected tips on how to turn a good trip into a great one.

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SOLO TRAVEL IN ANTARCTICA WITH PREET CHANDI
SOLO TRAVEL IN ANTARCTICA WITH PREET CHANDI

Preet Chandi is an army officer, nordic skier, ultra-marathon runner and an endurance athlete. She is also from a very ‘normal’ background.

She is currently training for an expedition to Antarctica in November of this year, and aims to be the first Asian woman to complete the 700 mile hike to The South Pole, completely on her own and unsupported. She will be dragging her 70kg supplies with her.

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WHY IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START TRAVELLING, WITH PATTI LEFKOS
WHY IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START TRAVELLING, WITH PATTI LEFKOS

Patti Lefkos is a Canadian freelance writer based in British Columbia.

Aged 18, she visited Switzerland in her final year of High School. She fell in love with the mountains and began to explore her home country, but didn’t leave North America again until she retired from her rewarding work as a school teacher.

Patti then went to Journalism School at the age of 60 and began her career as an adventure travel writer. She published her first book at the age of 73.

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SOLO TRAVEL IN SCOTLAND WITH HELEN OCHYRA
SOLO TRAVEL IN SCOTLAND WITH HELEN OCHYRA

In this episode, we talk about Helen’s three month solo road trip around Scotland. Helen shares her favourite Scottish cities and islands and we also talk about where to find the perfect Scottish fish supper, and why the rumours around Scottish friendliness are so true.

Helen explains just how safe and welcoming is for solo travellers, plus some extra tips to make the most our of your journey when it comes to planning and where to stay.

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HOW TO TRAVEL IN 2021 WITH JO MCCLINTOCK FROM SKYSCANNER
HOW TO TRAVEL IN 2021 WITH JO MCCLINTOCK FROM SKYSCANNER

Jo McClintock is the Senior Director of Global Marketing & Brand at Skyscanner. She leads global teams across operations, partnerships and marketing …and she has the inside scoop on how travel might look in 2021.

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RACHEL KHOO, ON FOOD, TRAVEL AND CHOCOLATE
RACHEL KHOO, ON FOOD, TRAVEL AND CHOCOLATE

My Christmas special is with Rachel Khoo! We talk about moving to a new country, learning new languages, food, travel, chocolate and the best things about London, Paris and Stockholm.

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THE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS BORDERS WITH REZA PAKRAVAN
THE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS BORDERS WITH REZA PAKRAVAN

British filmmaker Reza Pakravan shares his experiences of recording his new Amazon Prime series 'The World's Most Dangerous Borders.' This exciting new series starts on November 27th and documents Reza's journey, travelling 5000 miles, across eight African countries via the Sahel, a belt of land just below the Sahara Desert, and one of the most volatile parts of the world.

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THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL LIST BY LONELY PLANET
THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL LIST BY LONELY PLANET

This is the new edition of Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List and showcases the 500 most thrilling, memorable places on earth. And the folks at Lonely Planet have ranked them in order of brilliance. I had the opportunity of reviewing this updated edition :)

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TRAVELLING WHILE BLACK, WITH NANJALA NYABOLA
TRAVELLING WHILE BLACK, WITH NANJALA NYABOLA

Nanjala Nyabola is a Kenyan writer, political analyst and traveller based in Nairobi. In her upcoming book Travelling While Black, she shares her experiences as a black woman travelling solo around the world. What does it feel like to move through a world designed to limit and exclude you? What are the joys and pains of holidays for people of colour? And why are guidebooks written only for white people?

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CONNECTING SOLO FEMALE TRAVELLERS AROUND THE WORLD, WITH HEERAL PATTNI
CONNECTING SOLO FEMALE TRAVELLERS AROUND THE WORLD, WITH HEERAL PATTNI

Heeral Pattni is the founder of a new solo female travel app, Amica. Amica gives women the opportunity to create unique friendships while travelling solo, based entirely on their mutual interests. It offers the best of both worlds when travelling solo; alone time, but also the chance to share amazing experiences with like minded women.

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CAMPING IN THE OUTBACK WITH KATH SWINBOURNE
CAMPING IN THE OUTBACK WITH KATH SWINBOURNE

Kath Swinbourne is an Australian Outback adventurer. She has crossed the Simpson Desert twice on her own and is one of the few women to have driven the Old Tele Track from beginning to end. She typically spends 2-3 months camping solo in the outback, with her 4WD, satellite phone and some good quality coffee.

In this episode we talk about the allure of the outback, safety tips, and why you should not wait around for anyone, or anything else to start your own adventures. Life is too short!

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