Solo Travel with Derron

If you've listened to my podcast for any amount of time, you'll know that I love train travel. But, as with anything, there are some drawbacks or some negatives. In this podcast, you'll hear my 5 biggest problems with train travel in Europe.  For example, switching trains for no apparent reason, border guards pounding on your door all through the night, and what the heck is a "...

You can find travel packing list anywhere on the internet, but most people don't tell you why, or what the considerations are. In this podcast, you'll hear some explanations. For example,  why you should make sure you're medication is legal in the country you're visiting, why wearing your bulkiest clothes on the plane is bad travel advice, and different carry-on bag requirement...

The first time I traveled overseas, I lost a lot of sleep wondering how I was going to communicate in foreign countries because I didn't know the language. In this episode, I'll explain why you shouldn't worry about language barriers when traveling. I dispel some common myths about English levels, but also explain why you'll be fine with just English. You'll also hear abou...

If you plan to fly overseas in 2022 or 2023, the airports are relative adventures.  In this episode, I give you three tips to help you on your next international flight. Traveling these days is different than in the past. Even during Covid, before Covid, nothing is like traveling these days. I  talk about U.S. Customs lines, how booking sites screw up layover times, and how being nice to airport e...

Looking for destination ideas for your next trip to Europe? This episode is for you!  In this episode, I give you my top seven places in Europe that you should visit at some point in your life. This is the list that I give all my friends when they ask me for advice.  Some of the places on this list might surprise you, and some you could probably have guessed.  ----------- If you're a guy look...

If you have never traveled outside the U.S., this episode is for you.  In this episode, I talk about the top ten pieces of advice I've been giving to first-time international travelers. You'll hear everything from using a tour group, and English announcements on planes, to NOT getting foreign currency before leaving the U.S.  Even if you're a veteran traveler, there are likely valua...

Budva, Montenegro is for you if you like beach cities and the ocean.  In this episode, I talk about my five days in Montenegro. You'll hear me discuss the incredible scenery, the train to Montenegro, the James Bond movie locations, Old Town Budva, and the number of Russian vacationers. Budva feels like Santa Monica or Odessa, Ukraine. Link YouTube channel: Derron's Travel Tips  ---------...

In this episode, you'll hear about my ten days in the capital city of Serbia - Belgrade. You’ll hear why I went to Belgrade in the first place and what are the major tourist attractions. You'll also hear my biggest surprises - the high English levels, and how friendly Serbians are to Americans considering we bombed their country in the 1990s. I share tips about where to stay, a super coo...

There is no city like Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The "Meeting of Cultures" label is accurate. In this episode, I talk about my few days in Sarajevo. You'll hear everything from bullet holes in buildings, to magnificent cable car views of the city. Also, you'll hear about the girls, the food, and the culture. With Muslims, Christians, and Jews all living together, it real...

As we end 2021, I thought I’d share what I’ve learned this past year. As always, it’s not about me, but what I learned that could help you when traveling. The list is in no particular order, and most of my thoughts come out of my trip to Ukraine this past summer.  You'll hear about what it's like to travel during Covid, how much my Russian has improved (or not), and finally, a few book r...

Take More Vacations by Scott Keyes is the best book I’ve read in a while. In this episode, I share with you what I’m taking from this book for my next trip. There are many helpful tips in the book. However, the life-changing point is to reverse your travel planning. Plan your trip with the price in mind first, then destination and dates. Most people do it the other way around – Destination and dat...

If you're bored with your life, travel! In this episode, I tell a crazy story about my flight from Kharkiv, Ukraine to Odessa, Ukraine. This was not an ordinary flight. Also, you'll hear again about what I think of Ukrainians.  Hint, it's good. Also, I talk about how a girl may start off not liking you, then 2 hours later, like you.  This episode is the same story I've been tel...

One of the most important decisions you need to make when traveling solo is what part of town should you get your Airbnb or Hotel. In this episode, I tell you where you should get your hotel/Airbnb in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odessa. I went to these cities this past July. You’ll hear my unconventional take on where to stay in the summer destination of Odessa, where to stay on Sumska Street in Kharkiv, a...

In this episode, I talk about the complexities of Kharkiv, Ukraine. I loved Kharkiv, but felt very stupid at times. You’ll hear about why I think if you want to practice Russian, just go to Russia, and not Ukraine. You’ll hear about my interactions with Ukrainian girls and how they worry about the problems in Donetsk and Luhansk. I hope you learn from my experience. YouTube channel: Derron's...

In this episode, I talk about my month in Ukraine in the summer of 2021. If you're a single guy looking for a great place to visit, Ukraine is as good of a choice as any. I talk about what it was like to travel during Covid, different Ukrainian cities, and why I went there.  This episode was an overview, however, in future episodes, I will detail my trip and give you tips and advice if you&ap...

In this episode, you will hear what are the 10 most important episodes of this podcast. Solo Travel with Derron has seen exponential growth in the last two months.  The growth is because people are starting to travel again. Out of 57 episodes, I suggest you start with these 10.  I discuss packing, phone apps, girls in Moscow, and other important episodes in this podcast. YouTube channel: Derron&ap...

Do you know how to find a good seat on a flight? In this episode, I share one of my favorite websites called seatguru.com. Yes, you can pick your seats when you book a flight, but how do you know if that seat is any good? This site helps you. I also discuss Russia's national airline Aeroflot - one of my favorite airlines.   Other episode discussed:  #012: 3 Air Travel Tips Discovered From Fly...

In this episode, you will hear my suggestions to preventing yourself from getting scammed by beautiful Eastern European girls. How to avoid it, why it happens, and my experiences on the ground in Baku, Kyiv, Saint Petersburg, etc. I also talk about how travel has cured my trial lawyer skepticism, and how Eastern European clubs reminded me of "industry nights" in Las Vegas. Tinder Pipleli...

In this episode, you will hear exactly what my days look like when I travel. Some travelers leave work and everything at home, but I take all my work with me. You will hear about what a typical Monday looks like, one of my favorite travel memories in Prague, and the huge benefit of taking an overnight train.  ----------- If you're a guy looking to travel when the world opens up again, check o...

In this episode, I wrap up my four-part series on Western Europe and my first trip overseas. I talk about the breath-taking Alps in Switzerland and my first encounter with beautiful Swiss-German girls, the best thing about Paris, and what I thought about driving on the left side of the road in England. If you've never been outside the U.S., France, Switzerland, and England are great places to...

One of the most popular questions I get is where should I go? Usually, it depends on what you’re looking for. This week, I talk about Italy which should be on everyone’s travel list. You’ll hear my take on Rome, Florence, and Venice. Not an in-depth analysis, just my quick thought on these cities from 15 years ago. If you only take one international trip in your lifetime, you can’t go wrong with I...

Part 2 of the Western Europe series. In this episode, I talk about my 10 days in Spain. You’ll hear about one of the best party cities in the world. Also, I talk about my experiences in Madrid, Granada, and Seville. Everything from siestas to bullfights. Spain seems to be on everyone’s travel list and it is well worth it.  Also, if you're looking for somewhere to learn Spanish, Spain is my fi...

Not so solo travel this week. This is part 1 of a 4 part series of episodes about my first trip to Europe back in 2006. You'll hear about the pluses and minuses of traveling with an organized tour group. Also, you’ll hear about how lost I was before my first trip overseas. This is a helpful episode if you're looking to travel abroad for the first time. (When the Covid pandemic is over) ...

In this episode, you'll finally hear about my five days in the incredible city of Moscow, Russia. I went back in May 2019, and as an American, I didn’t know what to expect. You’ll hear why I went to Moscow in the first place, what are the major tourist attractions, and of course, my thoughts on Russian girls. I also talk about the general feel of Moscow and what American city it is most simil...

Wishing everyone happy holidays and a happy new year! In this episode, you’ll hear a year-end review of the top episodes of Solo Travel with Derron. These seven are the most downloaded episodes of the podcast. I was not surprised at most of these popular episodes. Everything from the best lounge in Kyiv, Ukraine, to how solo travel improves your dating life made the cut. Thank you for your support...