Solo Travel After 50: What I Wish I Knew Before I Started // 151

Solo Travel After 50: What I Wish I Knew Before I Started // 151

Author: Cheryl Esch-Solo Travel Advocate/Certified Travel Coach/Freedom Traveler August 26, 2025 Duration: 11:10
Are other people’s fears shaping your decisions? If you’ve hesitated to travel solo because of warnings, doubt, or “what if” conversations, this episode is for you. After six years of intentional solo travel beginning in her 50s, Cheryl shares what she wishes she had known before she ever booked that first ticket. Because the biggest obstacle often isn’t the world. It’s the voices that have never done it themselves. In This Episode: Why the world isn’t as frightening as many assumeThe p...

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…