Travel Trends for 2026: Purposeful, Slower, and Smarter Trips for Women // 162

Travel Trends for 2026: Purposeful, Slower, and Smarter Trips for Women // 162

Author: Cheryl Esch-Solo Travel Advocate/Certified Travel Coach/Freedom Traveler November 11, 2025 Duration: 14:02
Travel in 2026 isn’t about rushing back to crowded hotspots. It’s about choosing experiences with intention, calm, and clarity. In this episode, Cheryl explores the biggest travel trends shaping 2026—and how women over 50 can turn them into realistic, meaningful plans. If you’re craving depth instead of checklists, restoration instead of exhaustion, and confidence instead of chaos, these trends will help you travel smarter. In This Episode: Why wellness travel is shifting toward digital detox...

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
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…
Fearless Solo Travel: Faith, Freedom and Flight // 184 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:05
Fear can sound responsible, even wise, until you realize it’s quietly making your decisions for you. If you’ve felt that tension between wanting to take a solo trip and hearing the anxious loop of “what if something goes…
What If Your First Trip Quietly Built You? // 183 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:27
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: 13:08
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: 22:18
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…