MT#1 - Solo Travel with Beth Santos

MT#1 - Solo Travel with Beth Santos

Author: Chris Christensen September 4, 2024 Duration: 56:26
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In this first bonus episode of Amateur Traveler, we discuss how and why to travel solo, even if you are not single. My Guest: Beth Santos is the founder and CEO of Wanderful, a global community and lifestyle brand that aims to empower and connect women who travel. She is also the author of Wander Woman, in which she shares insights and advice on solo travel, particularly for women. Beth focuses on encouraging women to explore the world independently and safely. She challenges common misconceptions about solo travel, especially the notion that it is only for single people or those without families. She emphasizes that solo travel can be a valuable and empowering experience for anyone, regardless of their personal circumstances. In addition to her work with Wonderful, Beth is known for advocating female empowerment in travel and her efforts to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for women travelers. Questions: In the podcast episode, several key questions and topics related to solo travel are addressed: What is solo travel, and who is it for? What are the benefits of solo travel? How can women travel solo safely? What practical advice is there for planning a solo trip? How do you handle loneliness when traveling solo? What are the challenges and rewards of eating alone while traveling? How can solo travelers balance planning and spontaneity? What should you pack for a solo trip? What can someone learn from solo travel? How can someone prepare for their first solo trip? https://amateurtraveler.com/solo-travel/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For nearly two decades, the Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast has been a weekly audio postcard from somewhere fascinating across the globe. Host Chris Christensen steers clear of generic tourist traps, instead focusing on journeys that connect you to the heart of a place-its people, stories, and layered history. Each episode is a deep, practical, and personal conversation about a specific destination, whether a remote province or a bustling capital, always with an eye toward culturally rich experiences. You’ll hear detailed itineraries, local insights, and honest advice that turns a simple trip into a meaningful exploration. The podcast’s enduring quality, sustained since 2005, earned Chris Christensen recognition from Travel+Leisure as the best independent travel journalist and a place in the Podcast Hall of Fame. Tune in to get genuinely inspired for your next adventure and understand the world a little better, one destination at a time.
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