Episodes
Curious about Merida, Mexico safe travel? It is actually known as the safest city in Mexico — but you’ve come to the right place to get a more thorough answer to the Is Merida Mexico Safe? — because I have lived in Merida since 2019. In this podcast, I’m sharing all my Merida and Yucatan Peninsula travel tips with you.
• Based on this blog: traveltomerida.com/is-merida-mexico-safe
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Published 07/18/21
Need some solo travel tips & advice? The solo travel advice in this podcast comes from the experts — female travel bloggers who have been on solo vacations, and have amazing solo travel info to pass on to you. From how to take epic solo travel photos, to solo travel safety measures and solo travel safety items to pack, it’s all here! (Note: This is part 2 of a 2-part podcast.)
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/how-to-vacation-alone
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Published 07/12/21
Need some solo travel tips & advice? The solo travel advice in this podcast comes from the experts — female travel bloggers who have been on solo vacations, and have amazing solo travel info to pass on to you. From how to take epic solo travel photos, to solo travel safety measures and solo travel safety items to pack, it’s all here! (Note: This is part 1 of a 2-part podcast.)
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/how-to-vacation-alone
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Published 07/05/21
Traveling to Mexico City alone? You’ve landed on the right podcast for Mexico City solo travel tips and advice — because I used to live there! That’s right, I spent about a year in Mexico City as a solo female traveler, and have a lot of info to share with you about how you can visit this amazing city and stay safe, just like I did.
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/mexico-city-solo-travel
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Published 06/28/21
Poonam, of blog Rex Angel, took her first solo trip in 2014. Since then, she has been to places including Mexico, London, Paris and Hawaii, all as a solo female traveler! In this episode of the podcast, we discuss 10 benefits of traveling alone, and Poonam offers advice for making the leap and embarking on your first solo female travel experience.
• Based on this blog: rexangel.com/benefits-of-traveling-alone
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Published 06/21/21
In honor of my 50th episode, I decided to do an episode about how to start a travel podcast! From narrowing down your niche to what equipment you need, and picking a podcast host, designing your cover art and how to find guests, this will help get you on the right track to starting a podcast for FREE!
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/how-to-start-a-travel-podcast
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Published 06/14/21
Looking into a Mexico car rental? You’ve come to the right place, because I live in Mexico, and am going to walk you through the process of renting a car in Mexico. By the end of this article, you’re going to feel confident about the entire Mexico rental procedure, Mexico car insurance rules and you'll get 10 useful tips on driving in Mexico.
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/ultimate-tulum-travel-guide
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Published 06/07/21
This week's guest, Kelli of blog The Vanabond Tales, along with her partner, Eric, traveled Mexico in their Chevy van for about six months! In this episode of the podcast we discuss the #1 question about van life in Mexico, and Mexico travel in general: Is Mexico travel safe? We also cover what you need to know to drive into Mexico, the best app for van life, if you need to know Spanish for van life in Mexico, and much more.
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Published 05/31/21
Tulum travel planning on your mind? If you’ve never visited Tulum (or even Mexico), the thought of traveling to Tulum might be overwhelming — but by the end of this podcast, you will be a Tulum pro. How do I know? I lived there for a while, and in this episode of the podcast, I'm sharing all my Tulum travel tips with you!
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/ultimate-tulum-travel-guide
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Published 05/24/21
Brittany, of the blog She Goes With Purpose, a self-proclaimed homebody who loves solo travel, says "I don’t believe that anyone is truly fearless." In this week's episode of the podcast, we talk about some of her fears and anxieties about solo female travel, and how she has learned to cope with them, learn from them, and transcend them — and how you can too!
• Based on this blog: shegoeswithpurpose.com/how-travel-forces-me-to-face-my-fears
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Published 05/17/21
Making your Merida, Mexico travel plan? How exciting! If you’ve never visited Merida (or even Mexico), the thought of Merida travel planning might be overwhelming — but by the end of this article, you will be a Merida expert! How do I know this?! Well… I live here! In fact, have been living in Merida since July 2019, and I feel I know the city well… and after this podcast, so will you.
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/merida-mexico-travel-guide
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Published 05/10/21
Louisa, of @theoffgridgirl, was on sabbatical from work in Denver, and decided to buy a camper and do some solo travel in Mexico for six months! In this episode of the podcast we talk about solo female travel in Mexico, what it's like to drive in Mexico, her adventures going to about half the states in the country, adopting a kitten named Paquito on the side of the road — and why listening to your intuition is the best piece of solo travel advice.
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Published 05/03/21
Need useful Mexico travel tips? You’ve come to the right place because, well, I live in Mexico, and also because the 50 best Mexico travel tips are all right here! By the end of this podcast, you’ll discover all the tips for traveling to Mexico that will make your trip smoother, safer and more enjoyable.
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/50-tips-for-mexico-travel
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Published 04/26/21
Mexico isn't all beaches and tropical weather, and in fact, Mexico City and Central Mexico are much colder than most people think they are. This episode covers everything you need to know about how to dress and what to wear in Mexico, what to pack for the beaches and what to pack for cities in Mexico — and most importantly, what NOT to pack for Mexico.
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/packing-list-for-mexico
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Published 04/19/21
🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Sue, of the blog Sue Where Why What, has been a solo traveler for more than 30 years! On this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss one of the most common reasons women don't take their first solo trip — They think they will be lonely. Sue talks what it means to be alone vs lonely, and gives 15 Tips to combat loneliness in solo travel.
• Based on this blog: suewherewhywhat.com/alone-vs-lonely
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Published 04/12/21
One of the biggest questions in the Mexico travel world is — Is Mexico safe for travel? While this question has no real answer (I wish it did!), I am offering 20 Tips on how to travel to Mexico as safely as possible. I have been to 14 out of 32 states now, most as a solo traveler, and encountered NO ISSUES at all — Find out how I stayed safe in this episode... And how you can too.
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/safe-travel-in-mexico
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Published 04/05/21
🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆We all miss travel — but when it's safe to move freely again, What will you do different? This week's guest, Kylie, of the blog Kylie Nathan, spent some time teaching English in Thailand and doing both group and solo travel through Asia. Relatively new to solo travel, she says she learned the art of slow travel and mindful travel while venturing out on her own. Tune in to this week's episode for 5 EASY tips anyone can put into practice and...
Published 03/29/21
One of the biggest questions in the Mexico travel world is — Can I drink the water? To quickly answer that, NO, tap water in Mexico isn't safe to drink. While tap water should be avoided (no one drinks it, btw; not even locals!), some people also avoid more than they need to... like street food. There are ways to choose the right street food stand, as well as many other tips on How to NOT get sick in Mexico in this episode for you to discover!
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Published 03/22/21
🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Michelle, of the blog Wander Eat Write, has traveled to all 7 continents, on all 7 seas — for $0! She has done everything from teaching English abroad in Japan, to being a youth counselor on cruise ships, to even living and working in Antarctic at a U.S. research facility. We talk about the highs and lows of this lifestyle, and how with some sacrifices, anyone can get paid to travel just like Michelle.
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Published 03/15/21
One of the biggest questions from first time solo female travelers is — Will I feel lonely? Spoiler alert: Most likely. However, loneliness is normal human emotion — and the better question is How do I combat the feelings of loneliness? In this episode, we'll chat about some strategies to transcend loneliness while solo traveling, and why feeling occasional loneliness isn't actually the end of the world.
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Published 03/08/21
🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Heather, of the blog Heather Begins, left the U.S. corporate world after 25-years to travel the world solo! In the last four years, she has slow traveled to more than 20 countries, making new and lifelong friends all along the way. In this episode, she gives 11 tips on how to make friends as a solo traveler — and explains why it's much easier than you think!
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Published 03/01/21
🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆Wondering where to visit in Mexico on your first solo trip? There are the obvious big destinations, like Tulum and Mexico City, but there are also some great off the beaten path places like Bacalar and Guanajuato. However, deciding where to go comes down to one key element — your trip goal. Check out this week's episode of the podcast to find out what this means, and all the other things to consider when planning Mexico travel.
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Published 02/22/21
🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Rose, of the blog Where Goes Rose, spent six months traveling all around Mexico having a solo travel adventure, before she had to cut the trip short due to Covid. She went to more than 10 states in Mexico, and shares tips, advice and recommendations for traveling to destinations all over Mexico, from the big cities of Guadalajara and Mexico City, to smaller towns like San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.
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Published 02/15/21
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Planning your trip to Tulum, Mexico, in the Yucatan Peninsula/Mexican Caribbean? You’re in the right place because I used to live there, and can offer some (ex) local’s tips for how to visit Tulum and not break the bank! Truth be told, this is completely doable, no matter what your budget is — and I have 10 Tips on how to do it — as well as some tips on how to plan out your overall travel budget.
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Published 02/08/21