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Episode 032: Destination Dreaming - Lisbon, Marrakesh, and Abu Dhabi
Episode 030: Destination - Beijing

Episode 030: Destination - Beijing

Have you ever considered Beijing, China as a solo travel destination? You certainly will after listening to my new podcast episode on Solo Travel Talk where I profile this fascinating city and what an interesting place to visit when traveling alone. 

Episode 029: Road Trips for the Solo Traveler

Episode 029: Road Trips for the Solo Traveler

Thinking about going on a road trip alone? If you feel the call of the highways, byways, and interstates as a solo traveler, this solo travel podcast is for you. Road trips are a special kind of journey, and might be a perfect venture for the solo traveler.

Episode 028: Dos and Don'ts of Culture for the Solo Traveler

Episode 028: Dos and Don'ts of Culture for the Solo Traveler

Knowing the dos and don'ts of another culture before you leave on a solo adventure can make your solo travel experience more comfortable and allow you to engage more deeply with the place you are visiting and it’s people. Listen to my new solo travel podcast episode explaining why it is important to know the particular cultural do’s and don’ts of a place as part of your pre-trip preparation.

Episode 027: Destination - Venice, Italy

Episode 027: Destination - Venice, Italy

Thinking about traveling solo to Venice, Italy? In this episode of Solo Travel Talk be prepared to be swept away by this uniquely, fabulous city as I profile Venice as a destination for the solo traveler. Listeners will get all my solo travel recommendations and tips for experiencing the best of Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic. 

Episode 026: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part II

Episode 026: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part II

Many solo travelers never consider St Petersburg, Russia as a trip destination. Listen to this episode of Solo Travel Talk and hear all about the amazing things you can experience when traveling alone in Saint Petersburg. We are confident that you are going to want to visit this magnificent Russian city after this solo travel podcast episode!

Episode 025: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part I

Episode 025: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part I

St Petersburg, Russia has a fabulous cultural history and a vibrant current day scene. The Art Routes Saint Petersburg excursion was a glorious success, and on this episode of Solo Travel talk, I introduce Saint Petersburg as a select, must-visit destination for the solo traveler. 

Episode 020: Slow Can Be Super

Episode 020: Slow Can Be Super

Slow travel for the solo traveler made a bit of an introduction in our recent TIMING IS EVERYTHING solo travel podcast episode,Episode 17, and we thought the slow travel topic for those traveling alone deserved a little more discussion. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, I discuss the positives of diving deep into the culture and more when traveling solo to one place instead of many destinations on your next trip.

Episode 019: Have Theme, Will Travel

Episode 019: Have Theme, Will Travel

Solo travel that is focused on a particular topic or activity that interests you can be the basis of a great solo travel experience. If you have a hobby, something you are really into, or a subject that sparks your fire--good news! You can probably find a theme trip that will allow you to take a deep dive into your interests when traveling alone. Listen to my new solo travel podcast episode to learn more about theme focused travel for the solo travel enthusiast.