Sabbatical Travel for Women Over 50: Take Time to Rest, Renew & Reconnect With God//195

Sabbatical Travel for Women Over 50: Take Time to Rest, Renew & Reconnect With God//195

Author: Cheryl Esch-Solo Travel Advocate/Certified Travel Coach/Freedom Traveler August 18, 2026 Duration: 17:51
I explore sabbatical travel as an intentional way to step away for rest, renewal, and listening for God without the usual noise of home. I share why more than a week matters, what a “radical sabbatical” can look like, and how to plan it with purpose instead of escape. • what sabbatical travel means and why it is growing • Sabbath roots and a biblical rhythm of work and rest • why leaving home reduces distractions and makes room to pray, grieve, dream, and listen • real...

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: 50

Solo Travel Adventures: Faith-Rooted Intentional Travel for Christian Women Over 50
Podcast Episodes
How Travel Changes After 50: We Are No Longer in Our 20's//191 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:22
Your 23-year-old self might have measured a trip by how fast you could pack, how far you could drive, and how many friends you could squeeze into a weekend. But as we hit midlife, travel often stops being about proving w…
Divine Guidance on Solo Road Trips//190 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:30
What would change if you treated your next solo road trip like a daily conversation with God instead of a race from one stop to the next? I just got back from a 15-day U.S. road trip that surprised me in the best ways, a…
Why Hawaii? // 186 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:45
Hawaii isn’t one thing. It can be a surf town, a volcanic summit that feels like the moon, a rainforest with waterfalls, and a quiet stretch of beach that makes you forget what day it is. On my first trip to Hawaii, I he…