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Solo Travel Adventures: Safe Travel for Women, Preparing for a Trip, Overcoming Fear, Travel Tips

Cheryl Esch-Solo Travel Advocate/Certified Travel Coach/Freedom Traveler
Solo Travel
Travel Tips
Travel
Travel Planning
Travel Safety
Personal Growth
Camino De Santiago
Divorce
Hiking
Women Over 50
Road Trips
Women Travelers
Iceland
Self-Discovery
Packing Cubes
Travel Preparation
Women Empowerment
Accommodations
Healing
Empowerment Through Travel

Faith-Rooted Solo Travel for Christian Women Over 50

Have you found yourself in a season you didn’t choose?

Maybe your marriage ended.Maybe you lost your spouse.Maybe the house is suddenly quiet after years of raising a family.

And now you’re asking the question many Christian women over 50 quietly carry:

“Who am I now?”

Solo Travel Adventures is a podcast for Christian women navigating life af... more

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Travel keeps getting blamed on “not enough money,” but that excuse falls apart the moment you can actually see your numbers. We sit down with Vanessa and Shana from Budget Besties, master financial coaches who work with women earning good money and s... more

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 head to Maui and use one guiding... more

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A sleepless night. A divorce after 32 years. A job listing that makes zero sense on paper. Then Kuwait shows up on the screen and Danielle Hebert takes the leap. What starts as a desperate need for space turns into two years of solo living abroad tha... more

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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 wrong,” I’m speaking straight... more

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Vanessa Budget Besties
Master financial coach, co-creator of Budget Besties budget system
Budget Besties
Episode: Budgeting for Solo Travel Without the Shame or Stress [ft. The Budget Besties] // 187
Shana Budget Besties
Master financial coach, co-creator of Budget Besties budget system
Budget Besties
Episode: Budgeting for Solo Travel Without the Shame or Stress [ft. The Budget Besties] // 187
Doni Belau
Founder, Girls Guide to the World (women-only travel company)
Girls Guide to the World
Episode: Group Trips Help Women Travel Braver with Doni Belau of Girl's Guide to the World // 180
Tracey Nesbitt
Founder of Solo Traveler and Tracy's List, writer/editor focused on solo travel for women
Solo Traveler; Tracy's List
Episode: Freedom, Community, And The Rise Of The Solo Woman Traveler with Tracey Nesbitt // 177
Leigh Barbaric
Past guest who shared her solo travel experience to New Zealand.
Episode: Solo Travel Becomes a Turning Point: Real Stories of Courage, Healing, and Renewal // 170
Danielle Hebert
Past guest who traveled to Kuwait for healing after her divorce.
Episode: Solo Travel Becomes a Turning Point: Real Stories of Courage, Healing, and Renewal // 170
Tess Milholland
Past guest who reclaimed her identity through solo travel after experiencing trauma.
Episode: Solo Travel Becomes a Turning Point: Real Stories of Courage, Healing, and Renewal // 170
Avery Hale-Smith
Chief Experience Officer at Backroads
Backroads
Episode: Active Group Travel for Women: Why Adventure Tours Are Rising for Solo Travelers with Avery Hale-Smith // 156
Linda Magoon
Author and hiker who completed New Hampshire's 48 peaks post-divorce.
Episode: Solo Hiking After Divorce: How One Woman Reclaimed Her Life on 48 Mountain Peaks with Linda Magoon // 144

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • This podcast covers everything you might possibly want to know about solo travel and includes interesting interviews with other solo travelers. I have been a long-time solo traveler, and it's nice to know there's a community out there of others like me. I have referred several of my friends to it to help them get the courage to travel on their own.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Arenal
    6 months ago
  • Content is good.

    I enjoy the content but Cheryl’s delivery is a little annoying. A bit too sweet.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    kiwi two
    United States7 months ago
  • Inspiration + Information

    Solo Travel Adventures provides information and inspiration for women travelers. The conversations are warm, natural, and practical, combining personal growth and travel. Cheryl does a wonderful job interviewing and putting her guests at ease. I love how the episodes balance encouragement with real-world advice. It’s clear that she is passionate about creating a space where women can feel confident exploring the world - or exploring their own back yard. If you’re curious about solo travel, this ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda Magoon
    United States9 months ago
  • Solo travel inspo

    Not only does Cheryl have a knack for great storytelling, she has a beautiful heart for helping women have life changing travel experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tessalexa
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring, challenging and instructional

    Cheryl is such a natural at sharing her adventures, wisdom and encouragement! Her calm, soothing, easy to listen to voice and helpful tips pack every podcast with so much inspiration that I look at traveling in a whole new exciting way. She’s helping me dream again! I bet she will for you too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Novice Adventurer
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the host's warm, encouraging presence and practical travel tips.
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Many find the faith-forward approach inspiring and empowering for midlife transitions.

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From Divorce To Kuwait: A Midlife Move That Rebuilt One Woman’s Life // 185
Q: How did you navigate cultural differences and stay safe while healing abroad?
She details researching dress codes and customs during interviews, forming friendships across cultures, and leaning on faith and journaling. She emphasizes openness, learning from locals and colleagues, and relying on prayer and community to stay grounded amid safety concerns.
From Divorce To Kuwait: A Midlife Move That Rebuilt One Woman’s Life // 185
Q: Tell us what was happening in your life that prompted such a drastic geographic change for you.
Danielle explains that a painful divorce, burnout from the COVID era, and a deep need for healing pushed her to pursue an international teaching role. The opportunity in Kuwait appeared quickly, aligning with family circumstances and a desire to focus on self-care and rebuilding confidence.
Group Trips Help Women Travel Braver with Doni Belau of Girl's Guide to the World // 180
Q: What inspired your first solo trip and what did you learn from it?
Doni shares how she took time for herself in Paris and other European cities in her 40s, realizing the value of being alone with her thoughts, which sparked a lifelong commitment to women's travel and empowerment.
Freedom, Community, And The Rise Of The Solo Woman Traveler with Tracey Nesbitt // 177
Q: What has changed in the industry to make solo travel more accessible and affordable for the target demographic?
Tracey highlights the emergence of tours and cruises with no or low single supplements, as well as roommate matching options, and the ongoing development of tailored itineraries that respect solo travelers' needs.
Freedom, Community, And The Rise Of The Solo Woman Traveler with Tracey Nesbitt // 177
Q: When did you start traveling solo and what shaped your path into founding Solo Traveler?
Tracey describes early experiences with group travel and a pivotal move to solo travel after realizing she benefited from exploring on her own, which led to building resources like Solo Traveler and Tracy's List to support others in similar journeys.

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A faith-rooted, woman-centered show that encourages Christian women over 50 to reinvent themselves through solo travel. Across episodes, the host offers practical planning tips, safety advice, and faith-oriented reflections, framing travel as a catalyst for renewed identity, confidence, and deeper trust in God after life transitions like divorce, widowhood, or empty-nesting. Notable throughlines include building courage in midlife, leveraging travel to hear God clearly, and promoting coaching programs that help listeners plan their first solo trips with purpose and healing. A consistent emphasis on community, practical wisdom, and spiritual growth helps listeners see travel as more than a hobby—it's a path to transformation.

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2. Shana Budget Besties
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