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Episode 028: Dos and Don'ts of Culture for the Solo Traveler

Episode 028: Dos and Don'ts of Culture for the Solo Traveler

Knowing the dos and don'ts of another culture before you leave on a solo adventure can make your solo travel experience more comfortable and allow you to engage more deeply with the place you are visiting and it’s people. Listen to my new solo travel podcast episode explaining why it is important to know the particular cultural do’s and don’ts of a place as part of your pre-trip preparation.

Episode 027: Destination - Venice, Italy

Episode 027: Destination - Venice, Italy

Thinking about traveling solo to Venice, Italy? In this episode of Solo Travel Talk be prepared to be swept away by this uniquely, fabulous city as I profile Venice as a destination for the solo traveler. Listeners will get all my solo travel recommendations and tips for experiencing the best of Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic. 

Episode 026: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part II

Episode 026: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part II

Many solo travelers never consider St Petersburg, Russia as a trip destination. Listen to this episode of Solo Travel Talk and hear all about the amazing things you can experience when traveling alone in Saint Petersburg. We are confident that you are going to want to visit this magnificent Russian city after this solo travel podcast episode!

Episode 025: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part I

Episode 025: Saint Petersburg Art Routes Wrap Up, Part I

St Petersburg, Russia has a fabulous cultural history and a vibrant current day scene. The Art Routes Saint Petersburg excursion was a glorious success, and on this episode of Solo Travel talk, I introduce Saint Petersburg as a select, must-visit destination for the solo traveler. 

Episode 024: Freaky Fliers

Episode 024: Freaky Fliers

Many solo travelers have a fear of flying. If you are afraid of flying when traveling alone, this episode of Solo Travel Talk is for you because I share many key tips on how to overcome irrational flying fears.

Episode 022: Picture Perfect

Episode 022: Picture Perfect

Taking snapshots on a trip is a common activity for the solo traveler but taking travel photos can sometimes bring on the stress of getting shots that capture that solo travel moment. On the newest episode of Solo Travel Talk, the solo travel podcast, I recap and review my experience learning more about taking great photos with your handy smartphone.

Episode 021: Solo Travel Myths Debunked!

Episode 021: Solo Travel Myths Debunked!

Many misconceptions about solo travel linger in many peoples minds. In the newest episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, I examine some of the most common and persistent myths about traveling alone. Listen as I debunk many of the ill conceived ideas people get wrong about going solo. 

Episode 020: Slow Can Be Super

Episode 020: Slow Can Be Super

Slow travel for the solo traveler made a bit of an introduction in our recent TIMING IS EVERYTHING solo travel podcast episode,Episode 17, and we thought the slow travel topic for those traveling alone deserved a little more discussion. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, I discuss the positives of diving deep into the culture and more when traveling solo to one place instead of many destinations on your next trip.

Episode 019: Have Theme, Will Travel

Episode 019: Have Theme, Will Travel

Solo travel that is focused on a particular topic or activity that interests you can be the basis of a great solo travel experience. If you have a hobby, something you are really into, or a subject that sparks your fire--good news! You can probably find a theme trip that will allow you to take a deep dive into your interests when traveling alone. Listen to my new solo travel podcast episode to learn more about theme focused travel for the solo travel enthusiast.

Episode 018: Fun, Fabulous Food Tours

Episode 018: Fun, Fabulous Food Tours

Most solo travelers love to experience different foods and cuisines when they are traveling alone to foreign countries. On your next solo travel adventure, plan on going on a food tour, a great way to learn about different ethnic food, cultures and meet new foodie friends. On this episode of Solo Travel Talk, I cover all kinds of food tours and how they can enhance your solo travel adventures.