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Welcome to another episode of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I’m joined by fellow solo traveller Afarin Bellisario to talk about all about solo travelling to China. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to China, this episode is for you.
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Published 08/12/24
Welcome to another episode of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Melanie Pike, a fellow solo traveller who fell in love with Thailand and wrote a book all about it called ‘Doing Life Differently in Thailand.’ If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Thailand, especially Phuket, this podcast episode is for you.
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Published 08/05/24
Welcome to another episode of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Sally Jane Smith, author of Repacking For Greece to discuss Greece and everything solo travel! If you’re planning a trip to Greece, this podcast episode is for you.
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Published 07/22/24
Welcome to another episode of the Girl about the Globe podcast. Today I am joined by Phyllis Kaplan, founder of Sawah Bali, an NGO in Bali to discuss the underbelly on this Indonesian island and how to be a conscious traveller if you visit Bali. If you’re planning a trip to Bali and want to learn more about its underbelly, this podcast episode is for you.
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Published 07/15/24
Welcome to another episode of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I am joined by A.B, the Creator of Balanced Travel, to discuss immersive travel and how to journey like a local. If you’re looking for ways to become more mindful when you travel, this podcast episode is for you.
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Published 07/08/24
Welcome to another episode of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I am joined by Ashley N. Company, travel expert and curator, speaker and entrepreneur behind Jelani Travel, to discuss cultural wellness and travelling deeper.
If you’re looking for a more cultural experience when you travel, this podcast episode is for you.
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Published 07/01/24
Welcome to another episode of the Girl about the Globe podcast. I am joined by Sahara Rose De Vore, author, TEDx speaker, and Founder and CEO of The Travel Coach Network. Sahara has been solo travelling since 2010 and joins me to discuss everything solo travel!
If you’re looking for solo travel tips especially about travelling on a budget, this episode is for you.
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Published 06/24/24
Welcome to another episode of the Girl about the Globe podcast. Today I am joined by Leslie Clark, aka Nomad Gal, a travelling artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Leslie has solo travelled for more than 40 years and joins me to discuss her experience with indigenous tribes in Sub Sahara Africa.
If you’re ever been intrigued by nomads in Africa, this episode is for you.
Find out more about Nomad Gal, her paintings and jewellery at: Nomad Gal
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Published 06/17/24
Welcome to another episode of the Girl about the Globe podcast. Today I am joined by Afarin Bellisario, author of the book, Silenced Whispers, a Book Inspired by Women Who Have Fought and Continue to Fight for Iranian Democracy.
If the country of Iran has ever intrigued you, this episode is for you. Stay tuned.
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Published 06/10/24
Season 11 has started so welcome back to the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Joy Farrow and Laura Frombach, authors of the book, Street Smart Safety for Women, to discuss the very important topic of how to stay safe as a solo female traveller.
If you need some safety tips to travel alone, this episode is for you.
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Published 06/03/24
Welcome to episode 121 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I talk about travelling with anxiety. If I can do it, so can you and I share my tips and advice on how to deal with anxiety when you travel alone. Especially flight anxiety. If you ever feel anxious before a solo trip, this episode is for you.
Travelling Alone With Anxiety
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Published 04/01/24
Welcome to episode 120 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I transport you to the island of Madeira. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about this magical Portuguese island and what there is to see and do there, this episode is for you.
Solo Travel in Madeira
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Published 03/25/24
Welcome to episode 119 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I transport you to the stunning Philippines. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to the Philippines, I cover the best places to visit for solos, how to get around and my tips for solo travel in the country.
Solo Travel in The Philippines
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Published 03/18/24
Welcome to episode 118 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I transport you to the small European country of Liechtenstein. If you’ve wanted to know more about this tiny country tucked in between Switzerland and Austria, this episode is for you.
Is Liechtenstein Worth Visiting?
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Published 03/11/24
Welcome to episode 117 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I transport you to the Asian gem of Taiwan. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Taiwan, I cover the best places to visit for solos, how to get around and my tips for solo travel in the country.
Solo Female Travel in Taiwan
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Published 03/04/24
Welcome to episode 116 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I’m announcing the launch of the brand new Solo Travel Card app! (It’s free!) If you’re unsure who to book through, want discounts on solo female-friendly brands and want to make an impact, this episode is for you.
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Published 02/26/24
Welcome to episode 115 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I transport you to the Asian country of Japan. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Japan, I cover the best places to visit for solos, how to get around and my tips for solo travel in the country.
Solo Female Travel in Japan
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Published 02/19/24
Welcome to episode 114 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I cover all the steps to planning a solo trip that I use to plan all of mine. If you’re feeling overwhelmed about how to plan a trip, this episode is the one for you.
Read: How To Plan a Solo Trip
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Published 02/12/24
Welcome to episode 113 where I’m joined by Tracy McHugh. Tracy is a blogger at Chasing Wonderful and was featured on The Mind Body Podcast. Tracy has been to 47 of the 50 States and joins me today to talk about solo travel and road tripping in the U.S. If you’re looking for some inspiration for the U.S or planning a road trip, this episode is for you.
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Published 02/05/24
The Girl about the Globe podcast is back! Welcome to the 112th episode where I dive into the best 20 destinations for solo female travellers in 2024. If you’re looking for some travel inspiration for this year, this episode will give you some ideas for your travel wish list.
Best 20 Destinations For Solo Travellers in 2024 - https://www.girlabouttheglobe.com/travel-destinations-for-solos-in-2024/
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Published 01/29/24
Season 9 has finished and is a wrap as solo summer begins. June is the month where summer officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere. So what better month to begin Solo Summer? If you’re a new Girl about the Globe, every year I host workshops or offer discounts on my solo travel products to help inspire and empower you to travel solo. This month you can sign up for a 5 day safety challenge help you feel more confident travelling alone.
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Published 06/05/23
Welcome to episode 111 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Deborah Ives from the Facebook group Solo In Style: Women Over 50 Travelling Solo & Loving it! Deborah joins me to discuss the rise in solo travel for women over 50. If you’re 50 years young or beyond, this episode is for you.
Useful Resource: Solo In Style: Women Over 50 Travelling Solo & Loving it! Facebook group
Deborah Ives: Solo in Style
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Published 05/29/23
Welcome to episode 110 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. This latest episode is with Julie Kaplan from LA. Julie recently spent 4 months on a solo trip in Iraq and gives us an insight into visiting this Middle Eastern country. If you’ve ever been intrigued about travelling to Iraq, this episode is for you.
Useful Resource: The Iraqi Traveller’s Cafe Facebook Group
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Published 05/22/23
Welcome to episode 109 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I transport you to the country of New Zealand. I share what to see and do and how to get around as a solo traveller. If you’ve ever wanted to travel solo to New Zealand, this podcast episode is for you.
Useful article - Solo Travel in New Zealand
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Published 05/15/23