Well, it might not be a true secret, but YouTube is an underutilized tool when it comes to solo travel planning.
Youtube: An Excellent Solo Trip Research and Planning Resource
On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, you'll hear how YouTube can help pick places to stay, how videos can lead you to sights you otherwise might miss, and even how videos can help you dine!
In addition to learning about what to look for in the videos you watch, Astrid shares a lot of stories about how these videos have influenced her travels. This solo travel podcast show closes with Astrid delving into how watching videos actually can improve your traveling mindset, preparing you to be immersed in a different culture. Don't miss out on this valuable travel research tool.
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Author: Astrid Clements
Astrid Solo Travel Advisor CEO and founder, Astrid, has spent over 40 years traveling around the world. She is passionate about embracing the world’s diverse cultures and sharing with others the global need and personal benefit of cultural literacy. Her focus is on affordable luxury travel that is both substantive and fun! To read more about her and each one of our Solo Travel Advisors, head over to theAbout page!
Podcast Producer: Catherine O’Brien
Catherine O’Brien is a podcast producer, owner ofBranch Out Programs, an end-to-end podcast production company. She has personally made and published over 300 podcast episodes for her clients. An award-winning speaker, Catherine regularly speaks on the topic of podcasting, including her signature talk, Podcasting for Business. Active in the Baton Rouge community, Catherine volunteers for a local dog rescue group where her podcast, The Pawcast was nominated for Best Podcast in 225 Magazine.
With all of the information surrounding the outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019, you might be wondering whether you should cancel your travel plans, postpone them, or build a bunker instead. We’re being bombarded by news of COVID-19 on all media platforms. And here we are as well, writing about it. But the point of this post is to pose the questions, “How concerned should we really be?” and “How could this affect your travel plans?”