Plan Your Dream Trip in 2026 (Stop Waiting for the “Right Time”) // 167

Plan Your Dream Trip in 2026 (Stop Waiting for the “Right Time”) // 167

Author: Cheryl Esch-Solo Travel Advocate/Certified Travel Coach/Freedom Traveler December 23, 2025 Duration: 11:12
Are you still waiting for the perfect time to take that dream trip? For many women, travel goals sit quietly on a bucket list year after year. Not because we don’t want them — but because life feels uncertain, responsibilities feel heavy, and fear whispers, “Maybe later.” In this episode, Cheryl invites you to stop postponing yourself and start planning intentionally for 2026. Because life can change in an instant. And your dreams deserve movement — not someday. In This Episode You’ll Learn: ...

There's a particular kind of courage that emerges in life's quieter chapters, often after a significant change leaves you wondering what comes next. Solo Travel Adventures speaks directly to that moment, offering a compassionate and practical companion for Christian women, especially those over fifty, who find themselves at a crossroads. Hosted by Cheryl Esch, a solo travel advocate and certified travel coach, this podcast understands that the journey outward often begins with an inward question about identity and purpose after divorce, widowhood, or an empty nest. Each episode blends heartfelt conversation with actionable guidance, transforming the daunting idea of traveling alone into an achievable and faith-affirming adventure. You'll hear honest discussions about overcoming the very real fears that can hold us back, along with meticulously researched advice on staying safe and preparing thoroughly for a trip. Cheryl draws on her own experiences as a freedom traveler to provide specific travel tips that go beyond generic lists, focusing on the unique considerations for women exploring the world on their own terms. This isn't just about destinations; it's about discovering a renewed sense of self through the confidence built by planning and embarking on a meaningful journey. Tune in for a supportive community and the tangible tools to step out your door and into a new chapter, one solo adventure at a time.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Solo Travel Adventures: Safe Travel for Women, Preparing for a Trip, Overcoming Fear, Travel Tips
Podcast Episodes
What If Your First Trip Quietly Built You? // 183 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:09
Your travel style didn’t start when you booked your first grown-up trip. It started the first time you learned what “new” feels like. We’re digging into the idea of a travel origin story and how childhood experiences can…
What If Your Next Trip Is God’s Direction? // 182 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:49
Your suitcase is packed, your itinerary is tight, and your mind is already racing ahead to everything that could go wrong. We have been there. That’s why we’re talking about the link between Christian travel and prayer w…
Can A Long Walk Reconnect Body Mind And Spirit? // 181 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:59
You can feel it when travel stops being about seeing more and starts being about becoming more. I’m Cheryl Esch, and I’m sharing the pull I’ve been sitting with lately: the desire for a deeper, quieter kind of solo trave…
From Divorce To Discovery Through Travel // 176 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:34
The hardest part of divorce isn’t the paperwork. It’s waking up to a life that no longer feels familiar. Your name. Your routines. Your identity. And the question that whispers in the quiet: Who am I now? In this episode…