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Solo Travel
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Silk Road
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The Unplugged Traveler
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Clubbing Alone
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Los Angeles
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Kochi, India
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Julie Piñero
Ali Levin
Travel Without a Phone

Record-numbers of women are traveling alone. But what are the real stories beyond the highlight reel, the "Bali will heal you" fantasies and the doom warnings from your uncle?

Hosted by solo traveler and award-winning writer Julie Piñero, Solita explores the messier side to solo travel. What happens when your Paris fling takes you somewhere the rom-coms wouldn’t dare? When your trip to honor you... more

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What if you landed in a foreign city with no map, no reservations and no Google? Travel journalist Lisa Abend does it on purpose to connect with new heights of exploration. Lisa picks a new place in Europe, does zero research, books nothing, and goes... more

"Fear for personal safety" is the top reason women say they won’t travel solo. So what happens when the worst-case scenario strikes?

Solita host Julie Piñero was on her way to a big solo adventure in Greece when she slipped on a puddle in Heathrow ... more

Who do you become when, for a few hours, you’re just a seat number... and you meet someone? Three women report back. Hannah Roodman found romance in a 6am Delta flight, thanks to a clementine and a really good playlist. Nava Kavelin learned (the hard... more

How do you get into the most exclusive nightclub in the world, alone? Novelist Upasna Barath spent two months in Rome and Berlin to finish her second book and ended up in line at Berghain, the club with the hardest door in nightlife. Upasna swears th... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa Abend
Travel journalist and author of The Unplugged Traveler newsletter
Episode: The Impossible Art of Traveling Without Your Phone
Hannah Roodman
Documentary film director and producer
Episode: When Flights are a Portal to a Bolder Universe of Romance
Nava Kavelin
Co-host, producer and creator of Podcrushed, and co-author of Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss and Coming-of-Age
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Episode: When Flights are a Portal to a Bolder Universe of Romance
Ali Levin
Comedian and producer
Co_Lab Theater
Episode: When Flights are a Portal to a Bolder Universe of Romance
Upasna Barath
Queer Indian American writer and novelist
Episode: How to Go Clubbing Alone
Nikki Vargas
Founder of Unearth Women; associate editorial director at Travel + Leisure
Unearth Women / Travel + Leisure
Episode: An Unsolved Murder, a Canceled Wedding and the Truth You Can’t Un-Hear
Amy Zhou
Travel writer and creator known online as Amy Is Alive
Freelance travel writer, Amy Is Alive
Episode: Hate Being a Tourist? Take a 'Skillcation' Instead
Nayeema Raza
Host of Smart Girl Dumb Questions
Smart Girl Dumb Questions
Episode: Solo Traveling to the Places Headlines Teach You to Fear
Devika Parmar
Guest who traveled to India alone at 32 to explore her heritage
Gujarati-speaking Bay Area upbringing, art therapist
Episode: Going Home to a Place Where You've Never Lived

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Julie Piñero
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Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Not for experienced travelers

    The interview seems to be targeted at people who are totally naïve about solo traveling. Conversations end up being super annoying if you actually have solo travel experience behind you.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RochN676
    United States16 days ago
  • Solo runner

    I really enjoyed the ultra runner/Silk Road podcast. So much resonated with me as a runner thinking of leaving Silicon Valley, now that I’m a solo traveling retiree. I wish her the best on her journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frustrayed by spam
    United Statesa month ago
  • Inappropriate ad

    Didn’t appreciate the lewd ad joking about a man being inside of her while listening to a family friendly podcast. Don’t feel like that was necessary.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Listener83
    United States3 months ago
  • Inaproprite Trailer

    I heart podcasts are currently running a very adult trailer for this show on family podcasts. I’ve no problem with the show having adult content , but why does this have to appear on a trail for the show? Please consider all audiences who may be forced to listen to adverts for your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LaileyO
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • The constant adverts are doing my head in.

    Podcast Addict
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    supersharpy64
    3 months ago

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The Impossible Art of Traveling Without Your Phone
Q: What's your advice to women who are interested in trying this, but they might be a little bit too nervous to start?
Lisa recommends starting small, such as visiting an unfamiliar town an hour from home. A smaller, less culturally unfamiliar place can make the experience feel more manageable and help a traveler settle in.
The Impossible Art of Traveling Without Your Phone
Q: Can you explain exactly what The Unplugged Traveler is? And maybe an overview of the places that you've been and what your parameters are for this project?
Lisa's Substack newsletter follows trips to places she has never visited, without advance research, hotel or restaurant bookings, or internet use after she arrives. She brings her phone for photos but not for navigation or other services.
When Flights are a Portal to a Bolder Universe of Romance
Q: What is it in that moment that made you decide to do it?
Ali Levin says she felt trusting of herself and her desires, and that the trip had helped her feel open to new experiences and untethered from her usual life.
When Flights are a Portal to a Bolder Universe of Romance
Q: Can you tell me that story?
Nava Kavelin recounts flirting with a seatmate after a breakup, then accidentally exposing an awkward bathroom mishap during turbulence. Her seatmate avoided acknowledging it for the remainder of the flight.
How to Go Clubbing Alone
Q: How did you do that specifically? Did you read about it? Did you talk to people? What was your sort of like research or understanding?
Barath talked with Berlin residents and people she met while dating. They explained the club's community context, shared advice about when to go and what to wear, and suggested checking Reddit for line updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Solita

What is Solita about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across episodes, the show centers on solo travel as a lens for identity, safety, money, heritage, and loneliness, with guests ranging from endurance athletes to budget-travel experts, comedians, and cultural historians. Conversations mix practical tips for navigating borders, budgeting, and connecting with locals, with personal storytelling that highlights vulnerability, resilience, and the social side of travel. The program tends to blend bold lived experiences with thoughtful reflections on gender, safety, and belonging, often showcasing how travel reshapes values and worldviews. A notable through-line is the emphasis on real-world constraints and community, rather than glossy fantasies, making it especially helpful for listeners who want... more

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Recent guests on Solita include:

1. Lisa Abend
2. Hannah Roodman
3. Nava Kavelin
4. Ali Levin
5. Upasna Barath
6. Nikki Vargas
7. Amy Zhou
8. Nayeema Raza

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