Lu Colmenares
The Solo Female Traveler
Welcome to The Solo Female Traveler podcast! Our show is dedicated to empowering and inspiring women to embrace the unknown and travel on their own terms. Through a mix of solo episodes and guest interviews, we share stories and insights from women around the world who have embarked on their own solo travel adventures. At the core of our show is the belief that travel can be transformative and empowering. We're here to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to embark on your own solo travel adventures.
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Lu Colmenares
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Aug 20, 2023
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Episodes
What to Consider Before Planning an International Trip- Annie Sisson 16.12.2022 24:22
Before you start to plan an international trip it’s helpful to know what you really want from the experience. So often we jump into researching and booking without thinking about our motivations and desired outcomes. When we are clear about what we are looking for we save ourselves tons of time when planning and researching. To talk about this topic I invited Annie Sisson, she is a Travel Writer,...
Staying Safe as a Solo Female Traveler- Vanessa Karel 16.12.2022 30:28
A solo female travel trends survey revealed that 73% of solo female travelers worry about their safety. Even those who are very experienced solo travelers and have taken more than 10 trips on their own, still worry almost as much. We know Solo travel can be scary, we are taking a risk by wandering the world alone, let alone as a woman. However, solo female travel can be safe and fun. For this epis...
Travel and Mental Health- Dr. Charlotte Russell 03.12.2022 38:42
Travel can be a relaxing escape, but it can also be stressful and affect your mental health. Travel-related stress can spark mood changes, depression, and anxiety. For this episode, I invited Dr. Charlotte Russell to discuss about tips and steps you can take before, during, and after travel that may help reduce anxiety, and burnout and protect your mental health. Dr. Charlotte is a Clinical Psych...
Is Travel a Ticket to Creativity? 29.10.2022 10:20
We all have felt inspired and creative right after a trip or short vacation, but have you ever wondered why? In this episode we explore some studies and theories that explain this process, as well as some tips to potentially spark your creativity during your next trip. To get in contact with me: https://www.instagram.com/thesolofemaletravelerpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@solofemaletravelerpod S...
Wellness Travel and What It Can Do for You- Dr Noreen Nguru 09.10.2022 32:52
The wellness industry has taken a leap into the travel world lately, and while it may seem like two totally separate universes, it really isn’t. In today’s post-Covid world, people are far more concerned about physical health and mental well-being than we have been in previous decades… For this episode I invited Dr Nguru to tell us more about this topic. Dr Nguru is the founder of What The Doctor...
Dealing With Solo Travel Loneliness 01.10.2022 8:56
I am sure that you will agree that loneliness sucks. And solo travel loneliness sucks even more... In this episode I share about what it means, what I do when I am feeling this way, and tips to meet people while traveling. To get in contact with me: https://www.instagram.com/thesolofemaletravelerpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@solofemaletravelerpod
Strategic Travel- Meredith San Diego 25.09.2022 26:08
Meredith is a travel blogger from the USA with over 55 passport stamps with 30= earned solo and over the age 35. Her mission is to empower women of all ages, shapes & ethnicities to go and explore. In this episode Meredith shared with us, some strategic solo travel tips, why representation matters, courage and many more things! To get in contact with Meredith: https://www.bagladymeredithsandie...
Travel and Outgrowing Friendships- Sam Evans 21.09.2022 22:21
If there is something that travel does is to make us realize an awful truth: while you were out exploring the world, some of your friendships have grown apart, some others became stronger, and it shows us that a complete stranger can become your best friend in few hours. Fo this episode I invited Sam Evans to tell us about their experience. Websites mentioned: https://www.workaway.info/ https://ww...
How to Overcome Your Travel Anxiety 06.09.2022 8:51
The fear of visiting a new, unfamiliar place and the stress of travel plans can lead to what’s sometimes called travel anxiety. In this episode, learn some of the common symptoms and causes of anxiety about traveling, as well as tips to help you overcome it. To get in contact with me: @thesolofemaletravelerpodcast Email: thesolofemaletravelerpodcast@gmail.com
Can Travel Affect Your Period? 27.08.2022 8:37
If you're wondering if traveling actually affects your period. This episode is for you. To get in contact with me: https://www.instagram.com/thesolofemaletravelerpodcast/
Solo Travel as a Black Woman- Cicely Mitchell 20.08.2022 28:30
Cicely is a Black Female solo traveler originally from Nashville and grew up in Arkansas in the US. She is also the creator of The Travel Champion where she helps women to travel the world solo, safely and on a budget. Regardless of her income at the time of each trip, she made it happen and had some truly amazing and memorable experiences. Throughout her three decades of travel, She learned...
Why Travel Makes You Awesome 13.08.2022 13:06
If you don’t believe that traveling can change your life, and make you *cough* awesome, listen to these 10 reasons… It makes you independent, trusting, cultured, smarter, confident, easy going, sexy, appreciative, less materialistic and humble. If you think of any more reasons. Contact me on Instagram, I’d love to hear from you ! 👇🏼 To get in contact with me: https://instagram.com/thesolofemalet...
Misconceptions About Egypt- Nadine Arab 06.08.2022 38:05
Nadine Arab is an Egyptian, who decided to quit the norm because it just doesn’t suit her. In the first part of this episode, Nadine shares with us how she ditched her 9-5 as a magazine editor to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time blogger and creator to inspire aspiring travelers to embark on their own solo adventures. During the second part we discussed about different misconceptions...
Solo Travel as an Introvert- Ro Battagliotti 29.07.2022 24:26
Being an introvert and being a solo traveler are not mutually exclusive. There are ways and techniques introverts can use to help them get past their tendency to solitude so that solo travel can also be a social experience. Solo travel may seem to be for those enormously confident extroverts who would naturally bound out into the world, but there are many, many solo travel introverts as well, like...
Teaching and Living in Iraq- Danika Smith 23.07.2022 27:29
Danika is a Canadian Travel Writer living in Iraq, in this episode she shares with us about her experience living and teaching in this part of the world. To get in contact with Danika: @deeoverseas www.deeoverseas.com To get in contact with me: @thesolofemaletravelerpodcast
Cultural Exchange Programs- Dianni Hall 16.07.2022 32:54
We know that learning about other cultures outside our own is one of the most important things we will ever do as people. As we already know Travel, especially Solo Travel and Cultural Exchange Programs are a great way to do that. That's why for this episode, I invited Dianni Hall to tell us about her experiences with different programs with which she was able to live and travel in different...
Emigrating as a First Gen Latina- Flavia Cornejo 09.07.2022 17:40
Flavia is the bilingual content creator behind Latina Traveller, and a First Generation Peruvian American born in the United States to two Peruvian immigrant parents and currently residing in Barcelona, Spain. She moved to Barcelona to finish a master’s program and loved it, so she decided to stay. In this episode we discussed about her journey, challenges and insights about emigrating t...
Family Travel- Ana Ruiz 04.07.2022 28:22
I know this podcast is for solo female travelers... Why this episode? Well, this is also a podcast for women and some of my listeners have become moms recently, and that doesn't have to mean that their travels will be on hold for the next 5, 10 or 18 years. As I mentioned in this episode when it comes to travel and any other areas in life kids shouldn't be an obstacle for you to do what you enjoy...
Slowmading- The Benefits of Traveling Slow with Kristin Vierra 25.06.2022 22:23
Have you heard the term Slowmads? If not, they are Digital Nomads who travel in a slow pace. In this episode Kristin gives us an inside on the benefits and challenges of this particular lifestyle. Kristin is a Remote Career & Lifestyle Coach who supports her clients to get unstuck and create meaningful change in their lives. To get in contact with Kristin: Her Website: www.kvierracoaching.com Her...
Finding Healing in Solo Travel- Melany Mistrorigo 20.06.2022 24:29
We know that travel takes us out of our everyday. We’re less sedentary, and more present. We’re more open to people and experiences. Travel offers numerous healing powers that are always available to us and can take many forms. For this episode I invited Melany to tell us through her experience how she has used solo travel as a tool for self healing. Melany is an intimacy coach that traveled for 1...
Tips On Making A Long Distance Relationship Work- Veerle Beelen 13.06.2022 26:02
Let’s be honest most of us have fell in love while traveling and then when the time to come home comes, we don’t know what to do in a long distance relationship. That’s why I invited Vee a life, travel and reiki coach to give us some tips on how to maintain these relationships . All these tips are based on her own experience and please, remember to always do what is best for you and your partner....
Traveling Solo With a Partner at Home- Emily Cooper 04.06.2022 17:19
It’s a common misconception that solo travel is reserved for single people. That is why for this episode, I invited Emily to give us some tips on how to travel solo while in a relationship. To get in contact with Emily Her website: emilyeatsandexplores.com Her Instagram: @emilyeatsandexplores To get in contact with me: Instagram: @thesolofemaletravelerpodcast
Why I’m Giving up Digital Nomad Life- Larisa B. 19.05.2022 23:16
Larissa is a digital nomad attorney with an addiction to the outdoors. She shares her thoughts and experiences with solo and group travel, running a small business, working remotely, and travel adventures. In this episode she shares with us... Why she is giving up being a digital nomad, now that digital nomadism is on the rise I would like for you to listen about it from a different perspective. T...
Steps to Take Before Planning a Career Break- Cali O’Connor 02.05.2022 21:34
Feeling unfulfilled, burnt out or simply just bored of your 9 to 5? Then this episode and a career break is for you. Taking a break can help you to gain perspective and figure out what you really want from life. New people, places and experiences can help you to assess what’s truly important to you, what your values are, and what you believe in. A step back can help you to think things through and...
Where Are the Terrorists? - Angie D'Errico 10.04.2022 35:47
Angie D'Errico is an Argentinian solo female traveler who has been on the road since 2012. Like many Westerners, Angie grew up with the idea that terrorism and Muslims meant the same, but in September of 2019, she decided to see how much truth there was in those headlines and, without much thought, bought a ticket to Iran. Angie spent the next sixty-two days traveling through Iran and Kurdistan, b...
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