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Subscribe to Grand Tamasha on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your favorite podcast app. We are kicking off the 2024 job market series, where I speak with young scholars entering the academic job market about their latest research on India. Our first scholar in the series is Rolly Kapoor, who is a PhD candidate at the Department of Economics at University of California, Santa Cruz. Before this, she received a BA in Economics from Delhi University and an MSE in Economics from University College London. Her research focuses on issues related to gender, access and urban mobility in developing countries. We spoke about her job market paper titled, Together to Work? The Effect of Travel Buddies on Women's Employment and Mobility in India, co-authored with Smit Gade. We talked about the difficulties women have in navigating urban areas, its effect on female labor force participation, the impact of safe travel on job market decisions, and much more. Recorded September 6th, 2024. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Connect with Ideas of India Follow us on X Follow Shruti on X Follow Rolly on X Click here for the latest Ideas of India episodes sent straight to your inbox. Timestamps (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:14) - Grand Tamasha (00:05:07) - Mobility Constraints for Women in India (00:07:37) - The Study: How Do Women Travel Together? (00:10:04) - Background on Women's Travel in India (00:13:00) - Social Norms and the Cognitive Load: Benefits of Women Traveling Together (00:16:42) - Findings on Travel Buddies and Job Interview Attendance and Additional Positive Impacts (00:21:14) - Implications for Further Research on Women's Mobility Patterns (00:26:40) - Diverse Reactions to Travel Interventions (00:28:32) - Policy Implications for Supporting Women's Travel (00:33:43) - Other Research Projects on Women and Labor (00:39:29) - Outro
Gurvinder Ravery is a travel advisor who along with Travel Advisor Leslie Coleman run a Small Group Travel company called Suitcase Gals. This group is for Women over 40 who want to travel, immerse themselves in new cultures and make new friendships along the way. In this podcast you will learn: - How to take a vacation with a group of women over 40 - Explore the world and make new female friends - The benefits of group travel and how this group is different - Where the travel group goes and what type of freedom you have on the trips. - What they take care of for you for your trip Connect with Gurvinder at @suitcasegals across social media and website.
In the second episode in a special three-part series of Destination on the Left episodes from the National Tour Associations Travel Exchange in Reno, I'm sharing more insights from the group travel industry. I'm excited to share their thoughts on key trends and challenges as we move into 2023. In this episode, you'll hear from these extraordinary leaders: Peter Johnson, Manager & Market Development at Tourism Nova Scotia Richard Arnold, President at Atlantic Tours Limited Tillie Youngs, Sales Manager at Visit 1000 Islands Anjuli King, Director, Domestic Group Tour & Entertainment Sales at Visit Savannah Debra Asberry, President & Founder at Women Traveling Together, Inc. Heather Egan, Director of Leisure & International Sales at Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Travel and Tourism Insight from The National Tour Associations Travel Exchange In my interviews at the NTA, I talked with tour and travel professionals about how dynamic and resilient the group tour industry is. I asked each guest to share trends, challenges, and the future outlook for the tour industry from their viewpoint — you will find a lot of similar themes running through their answers. Peter Johnson — Manager & Market Development at Tourism Nova Scotia Peter discussed the number one issue they are facing in the industry right now and how Tourism Nova Scotia are moving through it. He shares what they're doing to combat labor shortages with innovative ways to bring people back to the industry, including working closely with partner organizations. Richard Arnold, President at Atlantic Tours Limited The impact of COVID-19 on the group travel industry included reducing numbers on tour departures for health and safety reasons. Richard describes how this pivot has led to Atlantic Tours developing an offering of small group departures and why he believes that offering individual, unique experiences are among the key trends of 2023. Tillie Youngs — Sales Manager at Visit 1000 Islands Tille describes the impact straddling two countries has on her destination marketing organization. She discusses their notable collaborations on both sides of the St. Lawrence River and why they have always seen themselves as a two-nation destination. We also talked about the opportunities to collaborate and work as closely with international partners. Anjuli King — Director, Domestic Group Tour & Entertainment Sales at Visit Savannah There are so many great destinations that have a huge amount to offer groups, and Savannah is undoubtedly one of those places. Anjuli shares some of the trends she is seeing right now in the group tour industry, including the popularity of their black history tours. She also discusses why she believes that Georgia as a whole has opened up to new opportunities in the last couple of years. Debra Asberry — President & Founder at Women Traveling Together, Inc. Debra tells me about why she founded Women Traveling Together and describes the ethos of their exclusively small group women tours and why they embed a tour leader to manage group dynamics and just show guests a wonderful time. Debra also gives me her word to describe the NTA Travel Exchange, which is ‘ready' and dives into how it relates to relationship building within the group travel and tourism industry. Heather Egan — Director of Leisure & International Sales at Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Heather and I discuss some of the problems that have become evident in the group travel niche over recent years. She shares how her organization balances the needs of the group tourism industry with the requirements of individual travelers and why they remain committed to finding the best way to accommodate groups and maintaining key relationships in the sector. Moving Through Challenges These brilliant travel professionals join me in exploring key trends and challenges for 2023 and how the COVID-19 pandemic has informed what's going on in the group travel niche right now. My guests also describe the NTA Travel Exchange in just one word, and some of the key themes you'll hear in this episode center on partnership, invigorating the industry, and strong connections. Get ready to be inspired! We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/
A pioneer in the field Debra Asberry saw a need for over 50 women to find ways to explore the world with comfort and comradery.
Join us for a 17-minute travel talk with Cille Tyler on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! How much thought do you put in preparing for your overseas trip? Are you the type of person that’s open to possibilities? Do you worry too much because you don’t know what can happen? For some, traveling doesn’t look easy as others portray it. Sometimes things don’t go as planned. You are scared or will be scared, of something at some point in your life in general. And it’s not easy to let go of such fear but when you have someone with you along the journey it’ll be different. Just knowing that you aren’t alone on that experience, lessens the burden in your chest. Cille a WTT tour leader is very well passionate about helping fellow solo women overcome their anxiety about traveling whatever that may be, in order for them to experience the joy that traveling provides. You can watch a travel channel or do some readings about a place but there is no substitute for being there The joy will always outweigh the uncomfortableness and the risk. And that’s the beauty of it. Traveling will teach you how to be independent, depend on others but most importantly, it can teach you how to take risks in your life. Key Takeaways: History of how Cille’s travel experience started The hesitations that people experience Why do we chose and go to uncertainty despite the risk? How Cille supports and encourages women to work over their angst and overcome their fears Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers.
Join us for an 13-minute travel talk with Debra Asberry, the President and founder of WTT, on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Do you always worry about leaving something behind or whether it’ll get through security? Are you that person that’s holding up the line for everyone else? You’ve probably seen one of those haggard travelers being inconvenienced by their bulky and clunky luggages whenever you’re in the airport. In today’s episode Debra shares helpful tips on how to travel with less baggage and achieve hands-free traveling to maximize your travel holiday experience! She notes that the best alternative whenever you’re traveling is to always have something that goes over the shoulder that zips. You don’t want to carry that much when you’re going to board the plane. Hands-free traveling allows you to access more and save time to do more important things without your hands always carrying something. Key Takeaways: How to lighten your load to achieve hands-free traveling. Small habits will help you in numerous ways every time you travel. The importance of hands-free traveling and why you should be doing it too. Simple yet effective tips for efficient traveling. Mentioned in This Episode: Transportation Security Administration Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Next time we'll hear tips on how to overcome your hesitation for traveling internationally.
Join us for a 13-minute travel talk with Lynn O'Connell on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Lynn is a tour leader who has been with Women Traveling Together for over 10 years. She has led groups of women through the Trans Siberian Railway, falcon flying in Scotland, polar bear watching in Canada, and many other adventures. After making a commitment to herself to stop working so much and take some of the trips on her bucket list, Lynn found herself fully immersed in WTT. And when an opportunity opened for her to become a tour leader, she grabbed it and so began her journey as a WTT tour leader. The selection process was very intense but learning how to create moments for others and for yourself makes it truly worth it! Key Takeaways: Tour leaders go through rigorous testing and training to learn how to work with travelers, create moments, the whole WTT system, safety, health, security measures, and general logistics What we endeavor to do on each trip, not just do a trip, not just do a tour, but create memories and unique things that our travelers could not do on their own. One of the interesting and really enjoyable perks of being a tour leader is getting to know each of the travelers When women travel solo together, the relationships built during the trip goes beyond the trip itself Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us atwttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: Next time you'll hear from our founder, Debra Asberry as she gives travel tips for hand's free travel.
Join us for an 8 minute travel talk with Robin Stevens on today’s episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Going on adventures, challenging yourself, meeting amazing people, and building really good friendships. These are the things you will miss out on if you do not take the plunge, drop all excuses, and just travel. Robin acted on her love for travel after her mother passed away. Though it took her 6 months of googling and looking at the Women Traveling Together website, she quickly caught on and made 7 trips within only a year of traveling with the group and already has 6 more planned in the coming years. She even organizes activities for free times and plans side trips with the community. We are going to hear more travel stories from Robin, that’s for sure! Key Takeaways: Robin shares how she got started in traveling with Women Traveling Together when the right opportunity opened at the right time Traveling with a diverse group of women builds really good friendship where women watch out and take care of each other Women Traveling Together Tour Leaders are special, they love what they do, and they really provide a great experience for everyone You’re really not alone when you travel with Women Traveling Together Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us atwttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: In our next episode, you'll hear from Lynn, a tour leader with WTT for over 10 years.
Join us for an 18-minute travel talk with Pat on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! If you’re a person who’s into art or a fan of the medieval period then you might want to consider adding Tuscany in your bucket list! Pat, a WTT tour leader, shares her experience leading a trip to Tuscany. She has traveled 3 times with WTT and multiple times on her own in Tuscany. For her, Tuscany is a place that, once you’ve been there, you want to continue going back! Returning to a place you’ve been before to reminisce and relish your past experience but in a different way is truly a wonderful feeling for any wanderlust. Pat also talked about the importance of having the right size for a group when traveling. And what drew her to Tuscany aside from the marvelous food and drinks in the city. It’s not just the destination that creates the experience, different trip leaders have different things they’re interested in and the rest of the participants in the group also contribute to that experience as well. Various events and people help create a unique experience even if you go back and do something very similar to what you've done before it’ll still be different. Discover and be mesmerized by Tuscany’s classic and timeless beauty with WTT! Key Takeaways: Pat’s favorite things in Tuscany. Pro tips for exploring when in Tuscany. The right size/number of the group matters. What to bring and pack up when you go to Tuscany. Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story!If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: In our next episode, Robin shares how her husband reacted to her traveling solo - and it led to more creative travel for them together.
Join us for a 13-minute travel talk with Debra Asberry on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Today’s episode, Debra, the founder of Women Traveling Together will provide insights on the best credit cards for travelers to use. Nowadays, credit cards offer a lot of perks for travelers. Be it business, leisure or both! Benefits range from life travel insurance or access to an exclusive comfortable airport lounge. Some cards have better programs over others that often have an annual fee. While some cards waive foreign transaction fees. There’s a lot you can choose from but you have to pick the one that’s best for your travel needs. Before you consider applying for a certain kind of credit card, you have to really sit down, think and list down all your specific needs and compare it to the benefits being offered. Key Takeaways: What you should be looking at when it comes to credit cards for travel rewards? Weighing the pros and cons of credit cards for travel rewards Foreign transaction fees and the cost-benefit of credit card points and rewards for travel The flexibility of using a card not affiliated with any Airlines plus comparing the benefits vs. your actual needs Mentioned in This Episode: American Express Platinum Card Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story!If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: On the next episode, we'll revisit some of the fears or hesitations of our first-time travelers.
Join us for a 13-minute travel talk with Maureen Podesta on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! The practice of self-care means differently to different people. In our society, women are always busy being caretakers. Putting everybody else first before themselves, until there is no more time left for ‘me time’. In this episode, Maureen shares how travel has become an essential form of self-care for her. A lot of things were going on in her plate that she lost track of what made her happy and how it feels like to just be herself again. She felt she needed to do something for a change and decided to go on a trip together with WTT! Along the journey, she encountered friends she never thought she would have without the opportunities provided by WTT. At some point in your life, you should try traveling for a break and as a form of self-care. It’s a vital time for you to re-energize yourself and truly let go of your worries and come back as a better version of You! Key Takeaways: Maureen’s impressive word of encouragement on her trips about WTT What lack of self-care looked for her Her memorable experience in Croatia and why she chose that trip Embracing the world of travel and self-care Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story!If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: On the next episode, Debra Asberry, founder of Women Traveling Together will provide insights on the best credit cards for travelers to use.
Join us for a 14-minute travel talk with Judy Ubben on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! In this episode, Judy shares her insight on traveling, her experiences while in Ireland, moving out of her comfort zone, and becoming a tour leader. Throughout our life as women, we take the role of caretakers. We take care of everything - from our kids to our husband and everything else. But have you ever thought when it’s going to be your turn? When you’re the only obstacle getting in your way, you have to kick yourself and move out of your own way. If you don’t make yourself a priority, nobody else will. In traveling, you have to have more than courage in order to travel solo. Life starts at the end of your comfort zone. If you don't get out there and do the things that you really want right now, you’re going to miss out on so many great experiences. As women, we’ve done our part. We did what we’re supposed to do. Now, it’s our time, our turn to have fun and do the things we love! Sign up for that tour you’re planning to take now! Start prepping up your suitcase now and meet your fellow solo travel buddies at the airport and see the world! Key Takeaways: How Judy started traveling solo What made Judy take the leap to become a tour leader Having no regrets & getting out of your comfort zone Judy’s fun Ireland trip and her wonderful coach driver Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story!If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: Our next episode shares is a testimonial from Maureen of how WTT helped open up her world after becoming an empty nester.
Join us for a 12-minute travel talk with Addie on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! If you haven’t been to a museum for a while, you might want to consider checking out the only museum solely dedicated to showing the works of women artist. Adrienne Gayoso from the National Museum of Women in the Arts is very enthusiastic when it comes to getting others to learn more about the paintings and artworks from women artist across time, place and culture. Celebrating art made by female artists is very empowering and also important as it pushes the boundaries of social and gender expectations. It also breaks norms about becoming well-regarded women artists and professionals. The museum is a real celebration of what women have done across time and it’ll be turning 31 years old this year. Addie encourages women and art lovers to visit and participate in the museum’s daily and weekly activities. Know more about their calendar of events by checking their website www.nmwa.org. In addition to the art gallery collection, it also has a lovely library that is open during the week, a cafe, and a gift shop you could check before leaving the museum. Most of all you can't visit the museum without seeing the only Frida Kahlo painting in the Washington D.C. area available for the public to see. Key Takeaways: How to get to the National Museum of Women in the Arts Event highlights & activities people can enjoy when they go to the museum The Fierce Women Tour & Addie’s perspective of museum experiences in relationship to women representation as an artist. Insiders tip from Addie to make the most out of your museum visit experience. Mentioned in This Episode: National Museum of Women in the Arts Lavinia Fontana - The first female professional artist Frida Khalo - A Mexican female artist Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Judy talks about her first international plane trip and overcoming anxiety.
Join us for a 19-minute travel talk with Debra Asberry on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! In this episode, we’ll have Debra Asberry, the founder of Women Traveling Together as she gives insider tips exclusively for WTT members! The benefits start once you fill out that membership form. And when you do, there are extra services and perks available only to you. If you want to make sure to get on that tour you've always wanted, Debra recommends you to utilize pre-reservations (which are open to members and non-members alike, but members get first notice). You don't have to monitor the site every day when you sign up for pre-reservation. And if you happen to not get the spot you desire, there’s always another option.Another benefit of being a member at WTT is receiving the Solo Together magazine. It’s a full-color magazine where traveler/member contents are featured. It’s a publication about the members for the members. So what are you waiting for? Sign up that form and enjoy many more travel benefits as you journey together with WTT! Key Takeaways: The benefits of being a WTT member Pre-reservation and Standby’s Critical insider tips Solo Together magazine Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: Next time, you'll be introduced to the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Join us for a 17-minute travel talk with Cille Tyler on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! How much thought do you put in preparing for your overseas trip? Are you the type of person that’s open to possibilities? Do you worry too much because you don’t know what can happen? For some, traveling doesn’t look easy as others portray it. Sometimes things don’t go as planned. You are scared or will be scared, of something at some point in your life in general. And it’s not easy to let go of such fear but when you have someone with you along the journey it’ll be different. Just knowing that you aren’t alone on that experience, lessens the burden in your chest. Cille a WTT tour leader is very well passionate about helping fellow solo women overcome their anxiety about traveling whatever that may be, in order for them to experience the joy that traveling provides. You can watch a travel channel or do some readings about a place but there is no substitute for being there The joy will always outweigh the uncomfortableness and the risk. And that’s the beauty of it. Traveling will teach you how to be independent, depend on others but most importantly, it can teach you how to take risks in your life. Key Takeaways: History of how Cille’s travel experience started The hesitations that people experience Why do we chose and go to uncertainty despite the risk? How Cille supports and encourages women to work over their angst and overcome their fears Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: On the next episode, Debra Asberry, founder of Women Traveling Together will provide insider tips for WTT members.
Join us for an 18-minute travel talk with Rebecca on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! What better way to explore and enjoy a city than through the eyes of a local? As most travelers are budget-conscious, free travel tours or free walking tours has now become popular. Our guest for today is Rebecca, a representative from Free Tours by Foot. A platform for licensed, local, freelance tour guides to lead tours for low cost or even free! When you go to a city for the first time, it’s advisable to take a walking tour to the areas where you’re going and will be staying for a short while. Tour guides are experts - “travel gurus” as Rebecca describes it. They not only inform you of the cities history but also make you feel at home! Key Takeaways: What is the Free Tour Movement and how it works The Free Tour Model How this model is creating a lifestyle anyone could truly enjoy Public & Private Tours Mentioned in This Episode: Free Tours by Foot Things To Do In DC Youtube Channel Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Our next episode, we'll hear tips on how to overcome your hesitation for traveling internationally.
Join us for a 19-minute travel talk with Julie and Gari on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Should I bring my water bottle? How to pack efficiently when traveling? What else should I bring? What’s the best spot to sit on the plane? These are just some of the most common questions travelers ponder on when they travel. In today’s episode, we have a combination of guests who are both tour leaders and flight attendants! Julie and Gari both share their personal and professional insights on how to maximize not only your travel experience but also your in-flight experience. Flight attendants are like tour guides says Gari, tell us your needs and we can help you get through it. Flying is super stressful and it sometimes makes people nervous to fly. But rest assured that flight stewardess like Gary and Julie are always happy to provide service and help. Key Takeaways: Alleviating solo travelers anxiety Travel tips for better flight travel from the perspective of a Flight Attendant How you as a traveler can help when things are not quite going right Self-care tips necessary for a comfortable flight experience Mentioned in This Episode: WTT Ep 22 - Navigating Airports Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Our next episode shares insights from a tour guide with Free Tours by Foot as she shares how a free walking tour works and why you should consider adding this to your next itinerary.
Join us for a 16-minute travel talk with Debra Asberry on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! One of the most common fears that hold back women from accomplishing their dream travel destination is the in-flight travel. If you’re about to take flight soon, fear not! On this episode, Debra will walk us through everything we need to know about airports. Debra Asberry the founder of WTT, addresses that the fear of navigating airports alone is the thing that stands between women and their dream travel. Debra will share important tips that’ll serve as a roadmap when navigating airports. Nowadays, airports are less intimidating and provides an environment wherein passengers can feel more comfortable as they head to their gate or while waiting for their flight. To lessen your worry, it’s advisable to prepare beforehand so you’ll have plenty of time for leeway and discovery. All airports are virtually designed the same way says Debra. As for language barriers especially when you travel to a non-English speaking country, worry no more as all signages are in English! No matter where you are going in the world, just allow yourself enough time and be patient with yourself as well as your surroundings - you’ll get the most out of your travel! Key Takeaways: What do airports have in common with each other? Why you shouldn’t be afraid of navigating the airports solo The basics that you should know when navigating through an airport English is the international language of aviation Mentioned in This Episode: WTT Episode 13 - Travel Tips: Hands-Free Traveling Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: On the next episode you'll get travel insights from 2 flight attendants.
Join us for a 17-minute travel talk with Karen Gardner on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! You’re probably thinking about glaciers and ice sheets when it comes to Iceland. Or maybe you wanted to visit the place where they filmed a lot of scenes for the popular TV Series Game of Thrones. Whatever that is, there’s more to Iceland than what you normally see or hear. Karen, a WTT tour leader, has led Iceland tour a couple of times shares her fun and exciting active tour experience from the Land of Fire and Ice! If you opt to go for an activity-based tour, Karen notes that you should be on a certain level of fitness wherein you could do more than just walking. As you’ll be doing lots of mild strenuous activities wherein you’ll be needing to move a lot of your arm muscle especially if you go kayaking, and leg muscle for hiking and other fun activities like horseback riding just to name a few. In Iceland where daylight is 24/7 you need to check your clock a lot - a.m. and p.m. to avoid confusion when you are there. Karen also shares how traveling with a professional organization is not only fun but it also has its own benefits. You won’t have to worry what to prepare, what bring etc. WTT will give you pro tips on how to get the most out of your travel. Key Takeaways: What kind of physical condition you should be in, to participate in Active Travel Tours. How to prepare for a tour - general safety & comfort. Different adventures you can do and places you can explore when in Iceland. The advantages of traveling together with a professional organization. Icelandic horses, Game of Thrones, and Lord of the Rings. Mentioned in This Episode: Game of Thrones (TV Series) IMDB Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Our founder will share the things to keep in mind to efficiently navigate airports.
Join us for an 18-minute travel talk with Debie on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! If you’d seen the tuneful and heartwarming film - “The Sound of Music”, then maybe you’ve thought of visiting or traveling to Switzerland. Debie, a WTT tour leader shares her unique experience while in Switzerland. From the astonishing scenery to the perfect train transportation, Switzerland is an interesting country that sets itself apart from the rest of the world with its Neutrality Policy. To get the beauty of the country, Debie notes to go on rail! The rail trip lets you see all of nature's city, you get to travel and see everything in between. It's the best way to get an idea of the whole country that you wouldn't if you're on a bus trip from place to place. Experience the majestic Swiss Alps and great outdoor activities as you visit the serene and majestic country of Switzerland! Key Takeaways: What to expect when you go to Switzerland. The beauty of rail trip travel Highlights of places you could go when you booked a trip with WTT. Shopping in Switzerland! Walking tours and the fascinating history of the country and its people. Mentioned in This Episode: The Sound of Music IMDB - www.sound-of-music.com Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: Karen shares about her adventures in Iceland
Join us for a 12-minute travel talk with Julie on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Eating alone is one of the biggest fears solo travelers are faced with. But it’s a little different when you do it together with a group of solo travelers. What if I don't fit in? What if I don't have someone to eat with? Will I have someone to hang out with? What if I don’t like the women that are going? And the list goes on. There’s a lot of anxiety when it comes to doing things alone especially when it comes to traveling. It could get stressful especially when you’re not used to it. Julie, a WTT tour leader unravels the common fears women have when they do solo traveling. Not all of your friends and family have the desire to go to the same place you want to see. That’s why there’s a community like WTT created for women who have the same interest - traveling! There’s always a common ground between a group of solo women travelers - being interested in the same place, meeting new friends, building relationships and being there together. You’ll never regret it once you book a trip with Women Traveling Together! Key Takeaways: Common fears of solo women travelers. How to go from being a solo traveler to going solo together. Things that people get anxious about especially first-time travelers. Overcoming your dilemma of traveling solo together with a group. Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: Watches, Swiss Army Knives and Chocolates... and even more about Switzerland.
Join us for an 18-minute travel talk with Pat on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! If you’re a person who’s into art or a fan of the medieval period then you might want to consider adding Tuscany in your bucket list! Pat, a WTT tour leader, shares her experience leading a trip to Tuscany. She has traveled 3 times with WTT and multiple times on her own in Tuscany. For her, Tuscany is a place that, once you’ve been there, you want to continue going back! Returning to a place you’ve been before to reminisce and relish your past experience but in a different way is truly a wonderful feeling for any wanderlust. Pat also talked about the importance of having the right size for a group when traveling. And what drew her to Tuscany aside from the marvelous food and drinks in the city. It’s not just the destination that creates the experience, different trip leaders have different things they’re interested in and the rest of the participants in the group also contribute to that experience as well. Various events and people help create a unique experience even if you go back and do something very similar to what you've done before it’ll still be different. Discover and be mesmerized by Tuscany’s classic and timeless beauty with WTT! Key Takeaways: Pat’s favorite things in Tuscany. Pro tips for exploring when in Tuscany. The right size/number of the group matters. What to bring and pack up when you go to Tuscany. Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: You'll hear about some of the fears or hesitations of our first-time travelers.
Join us for an 18-minute travel talk with Debra Asberry on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Is it even possible to fit all the stuff you need in a 25-inch box? We all have our own favorite things that we can’t let go of and we want to take it with us wherever we go. But it doesn’t have to be like that if you're planning to travel. When you travel, you have to be space-smart and get rid of the mindset that you need stuff “just-in-case”. Trust me, you really don’t. Unless you’d be staying in some isolated island for a week! In today’s episode, Debra shares helpful tips on how to condense your life in a 25-inch suitcase and still feel comfortable, not feeling home-sick all throughout the journey. And she notes the importance of being able to manage your suitcase on your own. We want to bring something from home that makes us comfortable inside our suitcase. Sure they aren’t just objects that have sentimental value, but you don’t really really need them when you’re planning to see the world. You can buy it anywhere you go. The less things you have the quicker your decisions will be. The less you bring, the more you can enjoy priceless moments that really matter. Key Takeaways: The 25-inch rule for traveling. Brilliant and effective tips on how to better manage your stuff when you travel. That one thing that doesn’t take up any space in your luggage but provides incredible comfort from home. It is easier to travel with less! Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: Next time we will hear about the highlights of a tour of Tuscany.
Join us for a 16-minute travel talk with Debbie Arnold on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Travel is a means of education. The more we meet other cultures and learn from other people on their turf, the deeper our understanding will be of the bigger world. Debbie Arnold is a traveler who has been teaching French for many years is fascinated by the diverse yet beautiful culture of Morocco. Most travelers are intimidated when faced with a different culture that’s very far from what they are used to experiencing. But for Debbie, Morocco was the epitome of what a travel experience should be! It gets you out of your everyday existence into a place that's unlike any that you're used to. Experience diversity as you discover Morocco and be enthralled by its unique beauty! Key Takeaways: Debbie’s reason for choosing Morocco. How a traveler can properly pay homage to other cultures. There's a difference between being a traveler and being a tourist. Traveling tips by Debbie when you opt to go to Morocco. Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Our founder will share her tips and tricks for packing light!
Join us for a 15-minute travel talk with Gari Lugar on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! When you ask people what’s their favorite material possession that helped change their life, you wouldn’t normally get a passport for an answer. And it seems to be the case with WTT Tour Leader Gari Lugar. Gari, a current tour leader at WTT for 7 years, shares how a simple object in the form of a passport brings simple happiness in her life. She decided to become a tour leader after an email popped up about tour leader training. Being the bubbly person that she is, she took on the responsibility believing she could do it and with the help of her dear husband who loves and supports her in all her endeavors. She encourages everyone to go take on the trip, don’t ever hesitate when you travel and just go for it! It may sound funny but while our knees are still working, while our body still allows us to do some of those adventurous trips, go travel! The longer we prolong it, the more opportunity arising that gets in the way of us doing it. If you have a passport, don’t let it sit wherever you’ve put them. Take advantage of it and explore the world! Key Takeaways: How the spouses of the women from WTT support them on their travels. Gari Lugar’s favorite trip. Ways on knowing the history of a place without going over the internet. How her passport changed her life. Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: On next week's episode Debbie will share her love of Morocco.
Join us for a 14-minute travel talk with Sharon Kurtz on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! When life’s not swinging the way you want it to, change your mindset look at different angles but don’t stop dreaming and chasing what you want. Sharon Kurtz is a former career woman who owns a company that designs and manufactures stone wall art while raising her two sons. She was living her passion, but she wants to be free from the shackles of responsibility. One day as she was scrolling through the internet, she discovered WTT. Like everyone else who were still in the beginning phase of not bing sure whether to jump in or not, Sharon took a leap of courage and just hopped on thinking this will change the course of her life - and it did! She decided to become a WTT tour leader right after her very first trip. Her first tour leader trip was a challenge but she didn’t let it get to her. In every journey, misfortune is very common but don’t stop. Maneuver, shift your gears, then continue moving forward. It’s up to you to find beauty in the ugliest of days. Key Takeaways: Becoming a WTT tour leader and her husband’s stance on her current endeavors. Sharon’s experience being a tour leader and how she handles difficult circumstances. The unpredictable and unforgettable experience going to Yellowstone National Park. Everything doesn’t always go as planned, be flexible and make the most out of every situation. Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Next time Gari will share her her favorite material possession and how that has changed her life.
Join us for an 13-minute travel talk with Debra Asberry, the President and founder of WTT, on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Do you always worry about leaving something behind or whether it’ll get through security? Are you that person that’s holding up the line for everyone else? You’ve probably seen one of those haggard travelers being inconvenienced by their bulky and clunky luggages whenever you’re in the airport. In today’s episode Debra shares helpful tips on how to travel with less baggage and achieve hands-free traveling to maximize your travel holiday experience! She notes that the best alternative whenever you’re traveling is to always have something that goes over the shoulder that zips. You don’t want to carry that much when you’re going to board the plane. Hands-free traveling allows you to access more and save time to do more important things without your hands always carrying something. Key Takeaways: How to lighten your load to achieve hands-free traveling. Small habits will help you in numerous ways every time you travel. The importance of hands-free traveling and why you should be doing it too. Simple yet effective tips for efficient traveling. Mentioned in This Episode: Transportation Security Administration Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: On the next episode you'll hear about how a tour leader is prepared for all sorts of unexpected events, and handles it all in stride.
Join us for a 12-minute travel talk with Judy on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Doing things that are out of the norm comes easier when you go on a vacation. Staying in your comfort zone is impossible to do if you’re planning to see the world. Judy a mother of six and a former nurse who helps bring the wounded back from Vietnam to her country, the United States, developed a strong sense for traveling as she flew all over the world. As she progresses more in life, got married, had children, went through divorce, she began to gradually lose that feeling of being empowered, resulting in her losing her spirit for traveling. Just when she thought that all is lost, there’s still a bright future out there waiting to be experienced, and that’s when she came to the epiphany that she needed not to be in a slump! She took action and followed that small voice inside her head that prompted her to change and reclaim what she had lost, and decided that it’s time!So she researched and found WTT and thought to herself: This is it, this is the time of my life! Key Takeaways: Her life as a nurse back in her prime days and what triggered her to have a strong sense for traveling and adventure. How she lost her spirit and sense for adventure when traveling, how she developed her anxiety and how she took action to get back up from it. The fun and historical moments from her Italy trip. Traveling fills up our mind. It teaches us about different the history of the world, different cultures, customs and traditions as well as language, art, music and food! Exercising helped not only her physical health but also made her feel better, stronger and rejuvenated. Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Next time you'll hear from our founder, Debra Asberry as she gives travel tips for hand's free travel.
Join us for an 13-minute travel talk with Jennifer on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! It’s always been Jennifer’s dream to visit and travel to Africa before she turns 50. And as she turns 48, she was able to cross out the number 1 on her bucket list. Jennifer is a dog trainer and a huge animal lover. She shares with us her life changing experience from her recent trip with WTT and what she seeks out whenever she goes on a trip. Her purpose in relation to her passion when traveling is to interact more with animals and meet more people with the same passion as her. Along the journey she met people whom she’d call travel buddies and found friendships that will last a lifetime. And whenever she comes back home, she never fails to communicate the values she learned, experiences she encountered, what’s going on in the countries she visited, and challenges of the communities in relation to animals. How’s your travel bucket list going lately? Do you plan to travel overseas? Plan it together with WTT! Key Takeaways: Her life changing trip from Zanzibar, Tanzania. The evolution of her bucket list: how it keeps growing and changing with time. We all have different reasons and purpose for doing the travel that we do. How traveling is related to her passion and purpose in life. Opening up conversation and getting to know people from the trip awakens you and opens up new potential leading to good things. Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Judy shares how joining a trip to Italy was the catalyst to overcoming her anxiety of leaving her home.
Join us for a 13-minute travel talk with Lisa on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Traveling gives you the freedom to strip off all of your roles and responsibilities as a mother, wife and in your workplace. With those labels comes a certain weight of heaviness. Peeling off those labels whatever it maybe grants you the liberty to feel this childlike curiosity, play and fun when you travel. Before becoming a tour leader, Lisa looked for ways to continue traveling while considering her lifestyle and travel plans. By being a tour leader and traveling with different women, she realized that there is always something for everyone when you travel together with WTT. Key Takeaways: Joining WTT and being a tour leader is a wonderful way to get out and see the sites while meeting new people. Traveling knows no labels. It's the time where you can act naturally and just be yourself. The roles and responsibilities of a tour leader. Fun and memorable moments she’s had during her trip with WTT. You have to be flexible when traveling to get the most out of every experience.. Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travellers. Coming Next Time: Jennifer shares how she and her mom enjoyed a bucket list trip to Africa.
Join us for a 15-minute travel talk with Sharon Krohne on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Sharon, who traveled frequently with her late husband, shares how she missed traveling and started thinking about it a year after he passed away. Her search for travel lead her to the Women Traveling Together website. After thoroughly reading the reviews and sifting the website, Sharon decided to jump right in. Traveling with Women Traveling Together gave her access to experiences that she never would have had access to if she traveled on her own. It gave her access not only to unique travel opportunities but also to interesting and new people. Listen to this episode to learn about the very welcome and unexpected treat their trip leader arranged for them! Key Takeaways: Traveling in a group gives you access to some things that might not be possible when doing things on your own Friendships can be built around travel When traveling with WTT, you don’t have to think about much because everything will be prepared for you Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Share your story! If you have solo travel stories you'd like to share, or topics you'd like to hear more about, email us at wttmail@WomenTraveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: Our next episode shares insights from Lisa, a tour leader who noticed how there are no labels (mother, sister, wife, caretaker) when traveling with WTT.
Join us for an 13-minute travel talk with Lynn O'Connell on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Lynn is a tour leader who has been with Women Traveling Together for over 10 years. She has led groups of women through the Trans Siberian Railway, falcon flying in Scotland, polar bear watching in Canada, and many other adventures. After making a commitment to herself to stop working so much and take some of the trips on her bucket list, Lynn found herself fully immersed in WTT. And when an opportunity opened for her to become a tour leader, she grabbed it and so began her journey as a WTT tour leader. The selection process was very intense but learning how to create moments for others and for yourself makes it truly worth it! Key Takeaways: Tour leaders go through rigorous testing and training to learn how to work with travelers, create moments, the whole WTT system, safety, health, security measures, and general logistics What we endeavor to do on each trip, not just do a trip, not just do a tour, but create memories and unique things that our travelers could not do on their own. One of the interesting and really enjoyable perks of being a tour leader is getting to know each of the travelers When women travel solo together, the relationships built during the trip goes beyond the trip itself Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time (show will air September 7): Next time, Sharon talks about the experience of traveling solo for the first time after losing her husband.
Join us for an 8-minute travel talk with Ginny Ouderkirk on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! In this episode, Ginny, who has traveled extensively with her husband, shares how she wanted to continue traveling after her husband passed away but did not want to do it alone. She took her first trip with Women Traveling together under specific and very safe travel standards. Having these standards in place created a good starting point for her solo travel experiences. We also talk about how the balance of structure and free time, being with like-minded women, and having a guide made the trip a much better experience. Key Takeaways: When starting out with solo travel, you can take the safest and most convenient trips to get your feet wet and prepare you for bigger and bolder experiences Ginny shares how she enjoys the good balance of structure, free time, and having experience tour leaders Women Traveling Together trips provide Traveling with like minded women makes the trip less about just visiting the destination, and makes it something very personal Traveling with a group would push you to try challenging situations you would never have tried on your own Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: In our next episode, you'll hear from Lynn, a tour leader with WTT for over 10 years.
Join us for a 8 minute travel talk with Nancy Tice on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Nancy is an expert when it come to solo travel. She has made 31 trips in the last 10 years, and is planning at least 7 more in the coming years. But it was not easy for her to get started. She followed the Women Traveling Together website for two years after she took the plunge. And once she started, she could not stop! In this episode, Nancy shares how you cannot really plan the amazing sights, places, people, and experiences you will have. But whatever circumstances is presented to you, there is never a bad trip. And that is the beauty of travel! Key Takeaways: Nancy shares how she started solo travel when her husband showed no interest in travel after retirement Traveling with Women Traveling Together gave her the opportunity to travel and connect with like-minded women In her trips, she gets to meet all the women in the group because of the efficient management of the tour leaders She shares her amazing experience in Denali National Park which proves that sometimes, amazing things are not in the usual itinerary Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: In our next episode, Ginny talks about how the people she has been matched with as roommates have been the perfect fit.
Join us for a 13 minute travel talk with Karen King on today's episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! As an introvert it's really difficult to travel alone and when you do, you'd want to have someone who shares the same interest as you. Karen really wanted to travel but can't find friends who share the same time as her or who wants to visit the places she’d likes to. Though traveling alone is possible but she doesn't feel safe going anywhere all by herself especially if she doesn't know the area. All this changed after she discovers Women Traveling Solo Together on the internet. She decided to give it a try and there she met a lot of women from different backgrounds and personalities - widowed, divorced, extrovert, introverts - all with the desire to travel. People who she could take photos with and share memories while jotting them down on her notebook, something to look back on along the road. Traveling to different countries taught her not to jump to conclusions and just take a moment to assess situations before making quick assumptions. It also taught her not to take a lot of things for granted and appreciate what other cultures are going through. Key Takeaways: Karen, not a first time solo traveler, shares how she looked for opportunities to travel after her retirement and how women traveling together caught her eye. When you travel, you experience a lot of interesting things and enjoyable activities in an unconventional way. You have to be flexible to use that particular method in order to adapt to the culture and tradition of that specific place. It's good to have a group to remind you of the do's and don'ts when you're in a particular country. It's better to travel with people whom you could relate to and shares the same interest as you. Her favorite trips are the ones where she laughed a lot but people are the best part! Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: In our next episode, you'll hear from Nancy who has done over 30 trips with other solo women travelers.
Join us for a 13-minute travel talk with Linda Shaffer on today’s episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Maintaining friendships is a challenge for women, specially with all the hats that we wear each day. In today’s episode, Linda shares the strong bonds formed when women who have the same love for travel come together and explore the world together. Linda is the first Lifetime Member of Women Traveling together, she has been on 15 trips and is planning to have more. Out of all her trips, the most rewarding was her trip across the Atlantic Ocean and Istanbul which has presented the most challenges – a hurricane, lost luggage, and currency issues. But instead of letting this stop her, the challenges empowered her to make the best out of the situation. More than the travel savvy she gains with each trip, Linda shares how she has made life long connections with the women she has traveled with and how Traveling with Women Traveling Together gave her the opportunity to travel while bonding with women in the same situation and the same love for travel. Key Takeaways: Being the first Lifetime Member, Linda shares watching the company grow and how she is encouraged by the way the company and the trips are ran. Women Traveling Together trips are planned perfectly from A-Z, but sometimes hiccups happen, and you have to empower yourself to make the most of the situation. If you’re looking for a travel experience and to bond with other women, you have that opportunity with Women Traveling Together. Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: In our next episode, Karen shares a funny story and the lessons learned about restroom amenities while traveling abroad.
Join us for an 8 minute travel talk with Robin Stevens on today’s episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Going on adventures, challenging yourself, meeting amazing people, and building really good friendships. These are the things you will miss out on if you do not take the plunge, drop all excuses, and just travel. Robin acted on her love for travel after her mother passed away. Though it took her 6 months of googling and looking at the Women Traveling Together website, she quickly caught on and made 7 trips within only a year of traveling with the group and already has 6 more planned in the coming years. She even organizes activities for free times and plans side trips with the community. We are going to hear more travel stories from Robin, that’s for sure! Key Takeaways: Robin shares how she got started in traveling with Women Traveling Together when the right opportunity opened at the right time Traveling with a diverse group of women builds really good friendship where women watch out and take care of each other Women Traveling Together Tour Leaders are special, they love what they do, and they really provide a great experience for everyone You’re really not alone when you travel with Women Traveling Together Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: In our next episode, Linda speaks to the empowerment of travel and how much she learned about herself and through a travel hiccup.
Join us for a 10 minute travel talk with Roz Jenkins on today’s episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! When we go on group tours, not only do we enjoy the places we go to, we also get to share experiences with people from different walks of life. The best trips are the ones we get to revel in with the people who share the same energy we have and who appreciate the beauty the places had to offer. Not only that, we get to stretch ourselves and create opportunities to get out of our comfort zone. Roz’s first trip with Women Traveling Together was in Costa Rica, where she has the most exhilarating memories. She has connected with the other trip members for a more unforgettable experience, something that she was immensely grateful for. Now that she completed her first trip, she can’t wait to go on another one. As what she quips, “If you do it once, you’re gonna wanna do it again.” Key Takeaways: Roz shares how she found out about Women Traveling Together and what made her join a trip to Costa Rica She sheds light to her hesitations in joining WTT and her advice to fellow women who have fears about solo traveling The connections and bonds she made with the women she traveled to Costa Rica with Her favorite part of the trip, the adventures she experienced and the lessons she was able to learn Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: In our next episode, Robin shares how her husband reacted to her traveling solo - and it led to more creative travel for them together.
Join us for a 10 minute travel talk with Tanya Morgan on today’s episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together podcast! Some women are completely comfortable traveling alone. However, some tend to have apprehensions. Many women do not want to travel alone, and therefore miss out on the opportunities of seeing more of the world. Our guest in today’s episode shares this feeling. Tanya Morgan and I talk about how she was able to free herself from these worries because of Women Traveling Together and how she has opened herself to the amazing experiences this remarkable organization has offered her. Tanya has always been looking for chances to travel, but didn’t want to go on trips alone. It’s either she finds someone to travel with or she lets the opportunity pass her by. By coincidence, she found out about Women Traveling Together and was completely amazed by the organization that she immediately joined the community. Now, Tanya has been on majestic trips, free from worries. Women Traveling Together has become the answer to her prayers. Key Takeaways: Tanya shares her perspective on traveling and why she hasn’t been on trips before joining Women Traveling Together. She shares why Women Traveling Together is the answer to her prayers and how it has made planning trips easier She shares her incredible trips to the Grand Canyon and Sedona, the highlights of the trips and how placid the whole experience was. She also gives points on why every woman should join this online community and what it has to offer for women who have apprehensions when it comes to traveling. Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers. Coming Next Time: In our next episode, Roz shares about how she has connected with other trip members to create more shared experiences and excursions on their trips. Tune in on June 15, 10AM to listen to this episode!
Welcome to the very first episode of the Women Traveling Solo Together Podcast. The purpose of this podcast is to share real stories and helpful tips from women who've traveled solo with other solo women travelers instead of going alone. Our very first guest is Debra Asberry, founder of Women Traveling Together. Debra’s story began more than 20 years ago when she had a desire to raft the Colorado River but could not find a travel partner in her immediate circle. Fast forward today, the company has grown to running over 80 trips all around the world and has built a solid community of women who travel not just for the growth factor but also for the sheer fun and the ability to go see the places they have been dreaming about their entire lives. In the coming episodes, we will be sharing stories from trip leaders and travelers. We’ll talk about everything from the where they have gone, why they've gone and the fun stories that they've had along the way. I can't wait to share what's coming up next on the Women Traveling Solo Together Podcast. Key Takeaways: Debra shares how Women Traveling Together started from a dream trip she wanted to take 20 years ago How a chance conversation with another woman who had the same desire to travel led her to find other women who had the same desire for travel From the first international trip in 1998, Women Traveling Together is now running over 80 trips all around the world Solo women travelers are more socially accepted now as compared to 20 years ago Women are so much more ambitious now about where they want to go, what they want to do, and are more willing to create lifelong friendships Solo traveling has nothing to do with marital status - a woman could be married, single, divorced, or widowed. It is now easy for women to turn their dreams of travel and make it a reality. Debra shares what a trip leader is, the process of becoming one, and the responsibility it entails Mentioned in This Episode: Women-Traveling.com Women Traveling Together on Facebook Email: wttmail@women-traveling.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for more conversations with trip leaders and travelers.
WBZ's Laurie Kirby speaks with Debra Asberry, the founder of "Women Traveling Together."
Debra Asberry is the owner of Women Traveling Together, a company built on her own personal frustration when she could not find a travel partner to do a once-in-a-lifetime trip with her. Women Traveling Together cultivates an environment where solo women can experience new things without a travel buddy, in a safe and secure way. The company was started in 1997, and has created an experience where even the most inexperienced traveller can have a fun time without feeling pressured to keep up with the pros. Key Takeaways: *What is Women Traveling Together about, and how did it get started? *Debra and Women Traveling Together will be hosting around 70 tours throughout 2017. *The company started because no one wanted to travel with Debra on a rafting trip 20 years ago. *Debra knew she couldn’t have been the only one who felt this way. She wanted to share her experiences with someone. *The mainstream tour operators, at the time, did not want anything to do with solo travellers. *You can talk to the other women in the group before your trip to get a better feel for what they are and aren’t comfortable with while traveling. This makes the group activity great for both experienced and inexperienced travelers. *How does Debra work with introverts and the lone wolves? *Some people have strict definitions of what solo travel is. Both Jennifer and Debra do a bit of debunking! *You can be as alone as you want to be on any of these trips! It’s just up to you how you want to spend that time. *Jennifer loves what Debra is doing because women who are going through a midlife transition are able to rediscover themselves and redefine their stories in a safe way. *What are some of the qualities Debra looks for in a tour leader? *Debra has 12 employees on staff and 29 tour leaders that are on the front line and who ensure that the tour runs smoothly. *What’s next for Debra and her company? *A company like Debra’s makes it so easy for you to get up and go, and live life on your own terms. Mentioned in This Episode: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Connect with Debra: Website Call Debra: 1-800-795-7135 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.
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