The One Girl Travel Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast, I am discussing the importance of trying new things. Solo travel is an excellent opportunity to begin taking action on things you've always wanted to do. Whether it is riding on a motorcycle, taking a cooking class, going to a concert solo, or dining by yourself, so many options are available! Trying new things on your own can be an exciting and empow...

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast, I am responding to a question I received from a One Girl Travel community member on social media. Her question asked how she could balance planning and free time and embody a vacation mindset before her trip.   Because she hasn't been on vacation in a long time, she wants to ensure that she feels relaxed leading up to her trip. Be sure to listen to th...

Send us Fan Mail This month in the One Girl Travel Club, we are focused on having more fun.  Fun should be a priority, but too often, we end up putting having fun on the back burner.  In today's podcast, I am giving you three tips on discovering your “flavor of fun,” along with the benefits of adding more fun into your life.  Be sure to check it out, and let me know how you are adding more fu...

Send us Fan Mail I recently experienced my first-ever Disney Cruise. As a childless, female, non-Disney person, and solo traveler, it was an interesting experience, and I want to share my thoughts with you.  Until now, I have only cruised on Norwegian Cruise Line, so in today's podcast, I will use NCL as a point of reference to compare my DCL experience. What did DCL do right? Straightforward...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I am talking to you about not overthinking your travel planning. Choosing a solo travel destination can be an exciting and challenging task, but it doesn't mean you must research your trip for months before booking anything. Use the below tips to help you streamline your process to get you booked and ready for your next solo trip.    Consider your int...

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast, I talk about how to tap into your future self and how to begin embodying her now. The "Future Self Exercise" is a technique used in the personal development world and involves imagining and visualizing what you want your future self to be like and then creating a plan to work towards that vision. To do the exercise, start by thinking about what k...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I am reflecting back on all the incredible people I have met over the past decade while solo traveling. From meeting my friend from Italy while on a cruise to Bermuda to singing karaoke with a group of new friends in Mexico. You may be traveling solo, but you aren't alone. The most important thing is to be open to the possibility of meeting new people...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we are talking about learning self-love through solo travel.   Learning how to love myself by stepping outside of my comfort zone and traveling solo allowed me to show up in the world as my unapologetic self and do the things I desire without worrying about what anyone else thinks of me. When you love yourself, you do not need anyone else's approval....

Send us Fan Mail The 10 Essentials for Solo Traveling: Zipper Helper: You never realized how flexible you need to be, until you are traveling solo and need to zip your own dress. To avoiding straining your shoulders while on your trip, I found this handy gadget that allows you to zip and unzip your dresses with ease. Get it here. Tripod: Get ready to take the best selfies ever when you purchase a...

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast, I am doing something different, telling you about one of my worst solo travel trip experiences. I am sharing this story with you not to discourage you from traveling solo, going to resorts, or anything like that. I am sharing this story to help you speak up for yourself and advocate for your needs.  When I started solo traveling, I would have never had the...

Send us Fan Mail Cruising is one of my favorite ways to travel solo. In 2013, I went on my first-ever cruise from New York to Bermuda, and it was also my first "big" solo trip. That cruise changed my life. From the moment I stepped onto the massive cruise ship, I felt a sense of excitement and overwhelm. The ship was huge, and I'd never been on a cruise before up until that point. E...

Send us Fan Mail Growth happens on the other side of your comfort zone. This is why it is so important to stop hiding in your comfort zone and start going after what your desire. As you listen to the podcast, think about the following and answer the prompts: What stops you from leaving your comfort zone? What are your biggest fears about things outside of your comfort zone? How can you reframe/ove...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! At One Girl Travel, I believe that solo travel isn't just about the trip... it's about the lifestyle. My goal with this podcast is to help you begin incorporating aspects of solo travel into your everyday life, so you will be comfortable and confident doing things by yourself. And who knows, you may even book your own solo travel adventure! If you feel th...

Send us Fan Mail On today's podcast, I'm sharing with you a motto that my grandfather taught me. It wasn't until after he passed that I finally understood the meaning, but it is such a powerful reminder of how important it is to make decisions swiftly and not overthink all of the time. My most memorable solo trips were booked with little research and planning. Some of those trips we...

Send us Fan Mail On today's podcast, we are talking about the power of saying NO. Too often, we say yes to things we don't want to do. Why is that?  - FOMO (Fear of missing out) - People Pleasing - Avoid Confrontation Saying NO to the things that don't bring you joy or excite you will allow you to focus on the things that make you feel good.   It will also create a healthy boundary...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you did the things you loved when you were a child? For me, it is making art and being creative. Having a creative outlet allows me to feel like myself. But most of us don't make time for the things that once lit us up.  We get so busy with work, family, children, and other responsibilities, that finding the time for things that may seem unnecessary at...

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast, we're talking all about embracing discomfort.  Learning how to embrace discomfort has been something I've been working on for most of my life.  But especially since I started doing this work and solo traveling back in 2012, I had to learn how to step outside of my comfort zone and do things that did not feel comfortable at the time.  I'm suc...

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast, I am giving you a sneak peek into the December content for the One Girl Travel Club. For the month of December, we are focusing on making new friends. As children, we participated in school, sports, and extracurriculars that filled up our social calendar. But as we age, the opportunity to meet new people seems slim. Whether your friends got married and hav...

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast we are learning how to dream big. When you begin to dream big the first step is to the start with the belief that you are capable of achieving great things. To help you feel capable, you should look for evidence in your past where you successfully accomplished a goal. If you have trouble finding evidence, look for a role model that dared to dream big. What...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am giving you practical steps you can apply to begin creating your right moment instead of waiting around for the right moment. 1. Be clear about your goal and only choose one. 2. Choose a date that you want to complete your goal. 3. Describe how you will know when you have completed your goal. 4. Think about who you will become when you finally reach your goal....

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode I am reflection on the impact that solo travel and life coaching has had on my life.  When I began my solo travel journey in 2012, I had no idea of the transformation it would generate and I am so thankful that I made the decision to begin my journey.  Solo travel and life coaching have been the two most significant decisions I've ever made, and that i...

Send us Fan Mail After a decade of traveling solo, I have learned the best ways to have the most enjoyable flight experience possible. In today's podcast, I share my favorite ways to get the most out of your flying experience and truly enjoy yourself. So put your seat and tray tables in the upright position, and let's get you ready for the most enjoyable flight of your life. For the full...

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast, we are talking all about the importance of dating yourself. I recently celebrated my birthday and decided I wanted to spend it solo and doing what I desired to do, which was take myself out to a fabulous French meal and see Hamilton on Broadway. Too often, we wait for someone to join us to go out and do something we want to experience. It is time to priori...

Send us Fan Mail "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right."- Henry Ford In today's episode, I am talking about finding evidence of why you can or cannot do something. So often, we choose to look for reasons why we can't do something, but all that does is hinder us from going after our dreams. Instead, it is so important to find all the reasons why y...

Send us Fan Mail If you have a goal you want to achieve, being persistent is key to achieving it. In this episode, I share my journey of going after my goals and what I have done to help me show up consistently. The most important takeaway is to never give up on your goals. You are worth the effort, even if it feels uncomfortable. And if you initially think you aren't capable of making it hap...