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Episode 072: Dos, Don'ts, and Solo Travel Tips for Mexico City

Episode 072: Dos, Don'ts, and Solo Travel Tips for Mexico City

Knowing the Do’s and Don’ts when traveling alone in Mexico City is important to make sure you have a great trip. I share my travel tips for enjoying Mexico City as a solo traveler. Know the do’s and don’ts for this culturally rich, bustling city before you go!

Episode 070: 'Overlooked' Mexico City for the Solo Traveler

Episode 070: 'Overlooked' Mexico City for the Solo Traveler

Many people who travel alone avoid traveling to Mexico City. Don’t “overlook” Mexico City as a fabulous destination for the solo traveler! Learn why you should visit this fascinating place and get inspired to visit this culturally rich city on my new solo travel podcast episode.

Episode 069: Change My Mind - Solo Travel

Episode 069: Change My Mind - Solo Travel

There are many reasons why to travel solo but many travelers would never consider traveling alone. We play a game of “change my mind” on the new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk. Listen and get my insights about why solo travel is wonderful, plus some of my best solo travel tips. Don’t miss this fun episode.

Episode 068: The STEPs to Safety for the Solo Traveler

Episode 068: The STEPs to Safety for the Solo Traveler

Safety is top of mind for most people thinking about solo travel. On the new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, I take you through the US State Department Travel website and share the wealth of information this resource provides the US citizen traveling alone. Plus— I share my tips for how to use this valuable information in the planning for your solo travels.

Episode 067: Planning Ahead for Safety and Crisis Overseas

Episode 067: Planning Ahead for Safety and Crisis Overseas

When things go wrong when traveling solo you need to know what to do to solve the crisis. The US State Department website is a valuable resource to American and non-US travelers alike that helps the solo traveler in time of need. On the new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, I share what kinds of information you can get to help plan for your safety, and even help you in a crisis when traveling alone.

Solo Traveler’s Jazz Fest Guide - Getting Around

Solo Traveler’s Jazz Fest Guide - Getting Around

Getting to and from the New Orleans Jazz Fest for the solo traveler can be tricky. Read this blog and get all of my tips on how navigate the transportation issues when attending Jazz Fest alone.

Episode 065: 10 Tips for Experiencing New Orleans

Episode 065: 10 Tips for Experiencing New Orleans

I love New Orleans! Not only is New Orleans a historic and grand place to visit, it's fabulous for the solo traveler. On the new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, I share my top tips for visiting the Cresent City, plus explore some of the nicknames New Orleans has picked up over the years! 

The Most Fabulous Shopping Street in Paris

The Most Fabulous Shopping Street in Paris

Looking to be inspired by fashion? Travel to Paris and spend a day along the Avenue Montaigne, one of the most fabulous shopping streets in the world. For solo travelers visiting the "City of Lights" enjoy this blog highlighting my personal Paris makeover and the memorable day I enjoyed on the Avenue Montaigne.

Episode 063: Lovely Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale

Episode 063: Lovely Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale

A visit to Fort Lauderdale, Florida as a solo traveler isn't complete without a visit to Las Olas Boulevard. On my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, I visit this unique district and share how Las Olas has become a center of activity and fun in Fort Lauderdale that’s not on the Beach.