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Key Takeaways: Watch out for mosquitos. Atlanta is a vibrant city. Don’t trust the balloon pilot. Save on airfares in sale periods and shop around. Mentioned in This Episode: Use Deet  Underground Atlanta  https://www.atlanta.net/things-to-do/shopping/underground-atlanta/ Stone Mountain  MARTA  Big Creek Greenway  Georgia Aquarium  https://www.britannica.com/event/Atlanta-1996-Olympic-Games Bryant Gumbel  Trip Advisor AirBNB Expedia Booking Southwest Airlines Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show. Connect with Jennifer Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com  

Key Takeaways: FAQ: Advice on how to express your opinions in a foreign country, where you are a visitor and a guest. Boston is a walking city, with real weather, and has the best fall colors around. You will be charmed by the wonderful people, especially the highly educated environment. My mistake: Speaking badly to the TSA when I was in the airport security line as a high schooler. Do your homework on the internet before you leave for your trip. Dr. Travelbest provides a list of places to review and consider how to make your travel arrangements that works best for you, as an independent traveler. Mentioned in This Episode: Boston Subway Fall colors Cape Cod Red Sox Cambridge  Rowing Seafood Boston Marathon TSA Trip Advisor AirBNB Expedia Booking Southwest Airlines Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show. Connect with Jennifer Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com  

Key Takeaways: Take care when going out at night. Learn the maps as best you can before you arrive. Keep your passport safe and always have extra copies elsewhere. Chile is a wonderful destination, even if you don’t speak Spanish. You may be the first American that the locals have met. You can ski there in July! The mountains are wonderful, but can be very scary in a vehicle in a snowstorm. Mistake: Missing the boat, plane or other.. Learn from your errors and don’t be like me. Advice: Have fun, no matter the circumstances. Mentioned in This Episode:  Chile Santiago Andes Mountains Portillo Los Farrallones El Colorado Valle Nevada Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show. Connect with Jennifer Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com  

Key Takeaways: Inspiring women who are Independent travelers: Look for some in your circle of friends and get to know them. I talk about a friend who just left for a one year adventure, Cindy. Destination: If you have not yet been to China, consider it for your next big adventure. I’ve been twice, and glad to share the stories here. Mistake: Do you know when to stop? That was my mistake. I took the “last run” of the day and ended up in the ski patrol sled all the way down the mountain and hurt for a long time later. That was the end of my ACL. Advice: Take the subway, when you are looking to maximize your travel itinerary. It’s the fastest, cheapest and sometimes most revealing ways to learn about the people in a city. Mentioned in This Episode: EU Travel Requirements https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/schengen.html Schengen Rule http://www.euro-dollar-currency.com/90_180_days_rule.htm Visa not required, YET https://www.vox.com/2019/3/9/18257707/europe-new-visa-requirements-americans-2021   China Guangzhou,  Shanghai,  Tiananmen square The Pandas  Beijing,  Hong Kong.   More travel sites in China below you can browse. https://www.chinahighlights.com/guangzhou/shopping.htm https://www.cnn.com/2013/09/15/world/asia/tiananmen-square-fast-facts/index.html https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing.htm https://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/attraction/temple-of-heaven.htm Copper Mountain Ski Resort Subway maps for many cities here:  NYC, London, Chicago, Barcelona, Paris,  Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show. Connect with Jennifer Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com  

Key Takeaways: FAQ: A listener asks: “ I’ll be in London. Should I get the 2 day bus pass? Do I take the jump on jump off bus?” Response: It depends on the weather. If it’s raining, then you may not want to do this trip.  This kind of trip helps you understand the city in a short time span and will be best. If you are new to the city, it can make sense, depending on you. Destination: New York City Dr. Travelbest shares some of her experience in New York, growing up. What’s different about travel in New York? Is it safe? As long as you stay in open areas and don’t tempt the bad guys, you should be okay. What museums?  Metropolitan Museum of Art (MOMA) Museum of Natural History Statue of Liberty Destination: Florida Snowbirds from New York. Orlando, with Disney Bahamas are nearby. Mistakes: The missed flight, which was another two days until we could leave Tahiti. Stranded for three days total. One of a kind experience made the most of a mistake by our travel agent. Destination: Sedona, Arizona Population is less than 12, 000 people.  Stay there off season if you can.  Grand Canyon National Park Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show. Connect with Jennifer Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com  

Key Takeaways: If you are a starting out as a traveler, you need to listen to this episode. Who is Dr. TravelbesT? Dr. Mary Beth McCabe and in the future, her daughter, Tina Shubat will take over the role. Assess your travel needs first to find your travel space. FAQ: For a recently divorced woman, how should I travel?  Start small and be comfortable Go local. Try 10-15 miles from home and make it an adventure regularly. Move up to 30 miles and then to the next state and make conversations at these new places. You will gain so much from your travel. Tips: Safety precautions: health, safety and more tips can protect you. How To: Packing. Travel light to save energy and time. Pack half of a small suitcase. The other half can be for things to give away. Consider a small backpack instead of a suitcase if possible. The basics: medications, cosmetics, and one of a kind items. Attitude: Keep saying “yes”.  Face your fear of going alone. Meeting people may be a challenge. Talk about the weather, transportation, or ask a question. Common sense is critical here. Confidence building is like a snowball. My travel as a teenager: Solo Travel to New York City. Three weeks on my own was a very special experience. This helped build my travel experiences over the past decades. Travel is much better than getting “stuff.” FAQ: I’m invited to Spain but don’t want to go alone. What should I do? Don’t let not having someone to go with keep you away. Don’t let yourself be held back. Mistakes and missteps:  Spilling my tomato juice all over myself was distressing. What an ordeal. I was able to change my clothes and get a new seat cushion, so the rest of the flight was ok. How to deal with getting lost: Getting lost in Shanghai in 1988 riding a bicycle was a terrible experience, but I was able to figure it out thanks to the Peace Hotel. This was a really distressing experience, but it all worked out. Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show. Connect with Jennifer Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com  

Key Takeaways: Travel with confidence, no matter the situation. Visit your favorite places, near and far. Even if you don’t have a lot of experience traveling, you can do New Zealand and learn a lot. What can you expect there? We share a few insights about that and also Mexico, especially the Baja area from Tijuana south. We discuss driving, insurance, and what is a good city to visit. Today’s Independent Destination-New Zealand and Mexico New Zealand Christchurch bombing Auckland Queenstown Kiwis Fjords Franz Joseph Glacier plane ride WW2 in New Zealand Destination: Mexico travel Tijuana, Mexico, close to the San Diego border A culturally defining moment for many Americans 20 miles away, but a world apart Passport required Things to buy at the border: Elvis Posters, Restaurants Ave. Revolucion Safety Border rules Flavors, colors Walk across Taxi into town Driving in Mexico Insurance needed for your car Baja Rosarita Ensenada Valle de Guadelupe Today’s Mistake- Mistake in Mexico I drank the can of juice from a vending machine. I was sick for three days. Be careful what you eat and drink. Today’s Travel Advice-  You want to be confident when you travel. Visit your ancestry. What would you be doing now if they had remained there? Ask. Explore new places.   Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show. Connect with Jennifer Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com  

Question from a listener: I want to travel solo for several weeks, but my current job only gives me two weeks paid vacation per year. I’m comfortable with working on the go and can use the tools without being in the office. What should I do? The answer from Dr. Travelbest includes a step by step approach to travel in short trips then leading to longer ones. It also could involve some work from the road, if the boss is flexible. Digital nomads are popping up all over. They work while on the road traveling. Today’s Independent Destination- Alaska Seeing Homer, Alaska on July 4 at 11:30pm when the sky was still bright Land’s End Kenai Peninsula Rental Car in 2019. Minivan  AirBNB Fairbanks Alaska Cruises for Solo Travelers Today’s Mistake- Getting soaked and frozen while fishing in Alaska Salmon Fishing.  Licenses for fishing Today’s Travel Advice- from Yumi Cho, S.D. Symphony violinist from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She went to the Everest Base camp, booked on trust. Advice: Try not to look like a tourist. Don’t be a target for a pickpocket. Zip up and look confident. Meaningful travel is where we are going. Let’s talk about Taipei, Taiwan and what’s to do there Shinlin Night Market Palace Museum Ice Monster restaurant Jiufen Chang kai shek Memorial Hall Daan Park Dongan Taoyuen Naked sulfur baths, Yangmin National Park New Taipei City Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show. Connect with Jennifer Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com

What to do when you get sick on the road? Destination: National Parks: USA and Canada, Mistake: Getting a hair cut in Hong Kong  Tip: Go where the locals go.   What do I do when I am sick while traveling?   Today’s Independent Destination: National Parks, USA Why? Because they are not to be missed. Our national heritage. Why our country is so special. You will love America more after visiting. Dr. Travelbest shares her trip to the National Parks in the West.   What are the fees to get a Senior Pass to the National Parks?   $80 lifetime pass, plus a $10 handling fee. ... Please note that the price of the lifetime Senior Pass increased to $80 on August 28, 2017. For U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. May be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using the application form.   The National Parks are such a great value for us independent travelers. If you are over 62, you can get a lifetime pass. Five free days in 2019, entrance only!   In Canada, you can also get an annual pass, and that can save you a lot of time in line, too. We bought a family pass last year in Banff, which was also good for other National parks in Canada. This is the Canadian Rockies. We visited the Banff Spring Hotel and had a wonderful experience. Lake Louise Ski Resort was a “bucket list” place for me.  We stayed outside the park. A single park pass gets you to all national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada. The Discovery Pass provides unlimited admission for a full year at over 80 Parks Canada places that typically charge a daily entrance fee. Visit the Parks Canada Passes and Permits website. Advice: Don’t get a haircut in Hong Kong.  Go to where the locals go. It may be a bar, a café, the local library or church. Find out what the local people do in their daily lives. You don’t always need to visit the “touristy” places, just to say you were there. Consider your personal needs, desires and interests. Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show. Connect with Jennifer Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com

What  should you share on social media?  Destination: Seychelles, Travel Mistake, Travel Tip What ways should you be careful in terms of sharing about your travels on social media? What should you be careful about for the content you post and your replies? Learn about the country of Seychelles It’s in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa.  One thousand miles from the coast of Kenya, more than 100 small islands, north of Madagascar. First language is French Creole, followed by English. Some language issues. Lush vegetation, Coco de mer or sea coconuts, Tortises, scuba diving, nude beaches, mini mokes, bed and breakfasts, oxen instead of cars on many islands. I would recommend visiting the island, La Digue Today’s Mistake-Missing my flights. In Seattle, I slept through my flight and woke up after it had left. In Chicago, I was stuck in a cab too long and missed my first solo flight to San Diego. In Tahiti, I missed my flight by 12 hours. With a paper ticket in hand, the travel agent had written down 1pm, but the flight really left at 1am. And I missed the boat to get there, so I had taken a flight just to get to the airport that day! Don’t make these mistakes, but if you do, you will still be ok. Take the next flight you can. Talk to the gate agent at the airport and try to be patient and kind to others while you go. The journey is part of the adventure and how you handle it makes a difference. Eating out.  What should you eat when on the road?  Bread is always a good food to eat, and usually fresh fruits, especially when you peel the skin first. Ask first.  If you don’t understand the menu, you look at what other people are eating. Maybe someone in the kitchen speaks your language. In China, I had to point at what other people were eating and ask for that in sign language.  The local water likely has bacteria, and locals have the immunity and you don’t. Don’t rinse your mouth or brush your teeth with it. Carry pills to treat the water. Carry a few ounces of water in a small bottle. You don’t want to be sick. Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show. Connect with Jennifer Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com  

How do I reduce my stress on my travel? Stress can become distress very easily. Distress is what you want to avoid. Keep your eye on your phone and your wallet.  There are other people just like you, in a new place and they are not scared, so you don’t need to be. Preparation cuts stress to a minimum. Lay out your clothes for the next day. Have a bedtime routine, even on your travel days. Today’s Independent Destination-Fiji Learn about how to get around on the 300+ islands of Fiji Don’t make the same mistake as Dr. Travelbest. The wrong hotel room. Bring a lot of memory on your phone. Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show. Connect with Jennifer Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com

Why should I go by myself? Should I go with a friend instead? Won’t I have a better time since I can share that experience with another? Independent travel is for all, especially if you DON’T have someone to go with. Don’t let that stop you from going. Today’s Independent Destination-Ensenada and/or then the Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico. Wine tasting. On the way there, stop at The Door of Faith Orphanage and say Hi. The way to get there is Highway 1, the toll way, and exit at La Mision. Take the southbound 5 or 805 freeway to the San Ysidro border crossing south of San Diego. After you cross the border, move to the right and head up the FIRST ramp on the right   Follow the signs to the Ensenada/Rosarito Toll Road – also called the Scenic Route.   After about 2 miles, the first right (ramp) will put you onto the toll road. Keep following signs toward Ensenada and Rosarito. You will remain on the toll road for approximately 50 mins. You will pass through two toll booths. About 25 minutes beyond the second tool booth you will see a sign for La Mision and/or La Fonda Hotel and Restaurant. Take the off ramp and turn left onto the “free” road. The orphanage is 1½ miles (2 km) up the dirt road on the left side. Mexico  San Diego   Baja, is a rustic wine destination that’s already being called the Napa of Mexico.  Napa (pricier, more developed). Hire a Tour Guide border crossings  Boca Roja Club Tengo Hambre:  Baja Wine and Dine Tours: Drive Yourself rent a car in Mexico; UberPassport: Uber in the Valle: Time Your Border Crossing The Valle de Guadalupe is close to San Diego, but crossing back into the U.S. often involves long lines and hefty wait times. Tijuana  The U.S. Customs and Border Site offers real-time updates on waits for drivers, commercial vehicles, and pedestrian and land ports of entry. Use the site to monitor traffic and head to the border when wait times are minimal. Take the Ready Lane:  select identification — including passport cards, Global Entry cards, and Sentri passes — may use the Ready Lanes, which are slightly faster than the general lanes. The system works by detecting RFID chips in the cards; standard U.S. passports do not comply. How to apply for Sentri- How do you eat well on the road, even in a country like Taiwan, where there’s a lot of street food? Today’s Travel Advice is how to meet other people. Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter  Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show. Connect with Jennifer Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com

In this episode: Where to go in February, that includes golf? Hawaii, of course. Today’s Independent Destination-Australia What is there to do in Australia? Ayers Rock is in the outback and the closest city nearby is far away, in Alice Springs. Cairns is where you find the Great Barrier Reef. The Gold Coast is a destination worth seeing. Lone Pine Sanctuary has the koalas you can hold. Few Aussies have traveled all over their country. There are not as many airlines in this country. Chinese food is outstanding here. Don’t miss the Sydney Opera House. The taverns may not be open on Sundays, so check in advance. Kookaburra are really here. My mistakes: Don’t lose your telephone in a foreign country, here’s what happened to me. And don’t get stuck on a chairlift in a snow storm. Staying healthy is one of the most important things you do when you travel independently. Check with the US State Department for vaccines. Be careful about the food and beverages. Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Reach out to Jennifer: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show.  

Welcome back to Go Solo ?LIVE! This is a bridge to a special season for Go Solo Live. We are meeting up with our new host, Dr. Mary Travelbest and Jennifer explains why she is taking a break from the podcast. Key Takeaways: What's going on with Go Solo LIVE?  How many downloads does this podcast have? When was Dr. Travelbest a guest on the show? What is the travel background of Dr. Travelbest? This podcast is for women who travel or who want to go places independently. The structure of Dr. Travelbest podcast: FAQ, Destination, Mistake, Travel Tip The Bucket List is important to think about and act upon. How is your bucket list looking? Who inspired Dr. Travelbest? How you can ask a question about travel. Is there a new book coming out?   Mentioned in This Episode: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com   Connect with Mary Beth: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter  Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great show.

Mary Beth McCabe’s first solo trip was when she was 15 years old. Since then, Mary Beth has been to every continent (except Antarctica) by herself. She has even written a book, The World’s First Guide to Independent Travel, to help fellow travelers get a better sense of how to travel the world solo. Mary Beth highly encourages travelers out there to even revisit locations you haven’t been to in a while to see how your perspective has changed over the years. She also says that if you ever get lost, don’t panic! It’s all part of the journey and to just enjoy this new adventure you’ve stumbled upon.   Key Takeaways: *What did people think when they found out Mary Beth wanted to travel solo? *Mary Beth’s first solo trip was when she was 15. *What are Mary Beth’s top three travel destinations? *Make sure you pay attention to when tickets go on sale. Mary Beth booked a $29 flight each way to Oakland. *Mary Beth has had a very positive Airbnb experience so far. *Mary Beth went back to China for the first time in 38 years. What was that experience like? *It’s amazing how social media has opened up so many new doors where you can now experience a new country through the help of a friend of a friend. *If you get lost, don’t stress about it! Enjoy the new adventure. *How can someone take baby steps to traveling solo?   Mentioned in This Episode: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Patreon.com/gosololive Hopper.com Chuck Yeager on Twitter   Connect with Melissa: Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary TravelBest Twitter   Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great guest.

There has been a huge awareness on the power of a positive mindset in the past few years. And rightfully so! When you have a positive mindset, you are able to see so much possibilities for yourself that you might have not seen before. You are capable of doing so much more because of the belief, trust, and confidence you have as a result of positive mindset. Today’s guest, Holly Worton, shares her experiences in shifting her mindset, and how it made a huge difference in her personal life, business, and travel. Holly shares how she lost her love for solo nature walks to getting back at it and even doing a 100-mile solo walk. She has grown leaps and bounds by using the power of her mind. Holly has built a business around mindset shifts and leads a group of women who want to go on nature walks. This episode marks the end of the Go Solo Live Podcast. For the past 2 years we have been bringing stories of solo female travelers, their transformation and self-discovery. We hope you enjoyed the laughter and connection. Continue to get in touch with us at Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com. And remember, even though your solo, you’re not alone. Key Takeaways: Holly shares the difference of doing nature walks in California and the UK. And how she rekindled her love for doing nature walks. The logistics involved in doing long distance walks, taking from her experience doing a 100-mile solo walk. We discuss the importance of mindset, and how it has changed her life, business, and travel. How she and her husband give each other space and enjoy having time to travel solo No matter how good your life is, there is always stuff to work on. There are a lot of techniques to improve your mindset, but you have to do the work. Approach life and travel with childlike curiosity. Improving your mindset opens up a lot of possibilities Mentioned in This Episode: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Wild Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas   More About Holly: Visit Holly’s website at www.hollyworton.com and www.shewalksinnature.com. Instagram: https://instagram.com/hollyworton/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/readytobloom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollywortonpage Here are also some of her published books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14679749.Holly_Worton Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holly-Worton/e/B015EIJLHA/ Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great guest.

Many women adhere very well to the roles that society has set out for them - mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend. Buried behind all these is a woman with her own dreams, her own passion, her own definition of who she is. A lot do not escape this cycle, but today’s guest shares her inspiring story of leaving everything behind to find who she really is. Ronda Taylor was married for 23 years, is a mother, grandmother, and was the primary caregiver to her mother who has Alzheimer’s. She had dreams of travel but has always let obstacles get in the way. At 53, she decided she was not going to live one more year unhappy and not fulfilling her own dreams. 39 days later, she was on a one-way plane to Costa Rica. She is now living in “The City of Eternal Spring” Medellín, Colombia, the city that captured her heart. She has recently checked off the #1 item in her bucket list, is leading a community of women travellers, writing a book, building her online business, creating a legacy, and living her dream every day.   Key Takeaways: Ronda talks about the beautiful city of Medellín, Colombia which she now calls home The importance of having a second language She shared the impact of her client’s book about taking a year off to travel and volunteer had on her The fateful night when a friend asked her over dinner “What if you just bought a one way ticket and just figured things out as you got there?” Being equal parts excited and equal parts terrified, she sold everything she owned, left her marriage, and got on the plane to live her dreams Ronda shares her experience in Nicaragua, Granada, South & Central America and how her intuition played a huge role in her new nomadic lifestyle How technology helps her stay connected with family and friends People will not always agree with your decision to travel and want to put a label on it, but you just have to choose your own happiness   Mentioned in This Episode: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Women Exploring New Zealand 2019 Get Ready, Get Set, Go Solo Online Program   More About Ronda: ronda@heartworkpublishing.com www.heartworkpublishing.com Facebook: HeartWork Publishing LinkedIn: HeartWork Publishing Instagram: @heartworkpublishing Facebook: HeartWork Travels Instagram: @heartworktravels TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT-HQoOc0SQ   Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great guest.

Living in the urban part of the country can be frenetic. And sometimes we just need some peace and quiet. It takes courage to shift lifestyles from being the busy blue collar to becoming a free digital nomad. Robyn Fountain made this brave switch as her work life and personal life are both constantly draining her. Having been in a toxic relationship, she was becoming more miserable and emotionally dysfunctional. She finally got the courage to say goodbye, go on the road and embrace the digital nomad lifestyle. Currently in Romania, she could not be more satisfied with the decision she made. She shares the challenges she faced and lessons she took with her on this journey She knows she is her best self now because she is free. Key Takeaways: Robyn reveals the circumstances that led her to embark on the journey to the digital nomad lifestyle. She shares the financial, housing and social aspects of being a digital nomad. She also gives things to consider when becoming a digital nomad and tips for when you become one. She adds how she connects with the different people she meets along the way. She shares her future trip plans and what is next for her. Mentioned in This Episode: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Women Exploring New Zealand 2019 Get Ready, Get Set, Go Solo Online Program HelpX World Packers Mind My House More About Robyn: Visit Robyn’s website at www.robynjfountain.com and follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KaleidoscopeStrategies. Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great guest.

I always admire women in middle age who go out there and start seeing more of the world. It takes courage to remove the roadblocks and just do it. Today’s guest shares us her incredible journeys as a solo traveler, her views and philosophies on traveling and how she is living her life one trip at a time. Leigh Mcadams started traveling right out of university. Her first trip marks the beginning of a lifetime of travel. As her curiosity to see the world got bigger, her thirst to travel got bigger and bigger and she’s never satisfied. She has traveled to 54 countries and has experienced diverse cultures. When she is out there seeing places, she knows that she has found complete freedom in the world. She found her passion in blogging about her escapades, her niche being outdoors, nature and adventure. She has been writing for nine years now with over 1400 posts. She teaches women to learn how to set aside their fears and worries and try seeing the good the world with their own eyes. And as for her, she’ll never tire experiencing what the world has to offer. Key Takeaways: Leigh and I talk about the importance of travel insurance and what questions you need to ask yourself to prepare for medical costs We also talk about why Americans have a different mindset about vacation time than other nationalities She shares how solo traveling has changed her perspective of the world and the experiences she had when traveling. She compares how solo traveling has changed due to technology and the pros and cons of traveling in the modern age. She recalls how she started her blog nine years ago and how she improved her skills to show how dedicated she is to her work. She gives us anecdotes of the amazing adventures she had and the incredible people she met along the way, Leigh also gives tips to middle aged women who have fear in traveling on how to channel their inner wanderlust. Mentioned in This Episode: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Women Exploring New Zealand 2019 Get Ready, Get Set, Go Solo Online Program More About Leigh: Visit Leigh’s blog at hikebiketravel.com and follow her on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest. Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great guest.

When people travel, sometimes they let their worries get to them too much that they forget to enjoy their trips. They neglect to free their minds, trust their guts and just revel in the beauty of wandering. Today’s guest shares her experience in choosing her intuition and opening herself to the amazing chances traveling has presented to her. Esther Jacobs have always trusted what her inner voice says. She let intuition guide her in all of her trips, and it has led her to travel to over a hundred countries. In today’s episode, she shares how her instinct has opened her to new adventures.Traveling to the Caribbean, she found herself buying a ticket to Haiti. Having no prior plans, she followed her gut to wander the island, with no idea where to go and where to stay. Ensuing her decision was a series of astonishing situations and thrilling circumstances that would not have been possible if she didn’t open herself to taking risks. Esther has been living an unprecedented life, always having her intuition next to her. However, she always makes sure to travel with an open mind as she believes that if you don’t open yourself to possibilities, the opportunities will not present themselves. Key Takeaways: Esther shares why she loves solo traveling and what possibilities it has opened for her. She also shares why she trusts her guts when she travels and how it has always led her to interesting adventures. She recalls her incredible trip to Haiti, where she found herself in unlikely situations and spontaneous experiences. Esther takes note of traveling with an open mind, and how taking time to reflect after a trip is a valuable thing to spare time on. She compares how she used to travel when she was younger and how easy traveling is nowadays. She recommends for people reluctant to try solo traveling to try new things within their environment so that they can get out of their comfort zone one step at a time. She also advises to surround people with the same erratic energy so that worries about solo travel will fade. Mentioned in This Episode: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Patreon.com/gosololive Women Exploring New Zealand 2019 Get Ready, Get Set, Go Solo Online Program More About Esther: www.estherjacobs.info Follow Esther’s daily adventures on Facebook: facebook.com/noexcuseslady For beautiful images from all around the world: instagram.com/estherjacobsnl Inspiration in only 140 characters: twitter.com/estherjacobs Get inspiration in your mailbox. Subscribe at: bit.ly/esther-inspiration Subscribe to Esther's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/noexcuseslady Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great guest.