Buying That One-Way Ticket with Author Alexa West

Hey everyone, it's Beth Santos here and we are continuing to celebrate Women in Travel! In our latest episode of 85 Percent, we dive deep into an inspiring conversation with Alexa West, a best selling travel author who transformed her heartbreak into a thriving career. Through solo traveling, Alexa shares how she found purpose and stability through solo travel, even without a traditional support system. From teaching abroad to publishing The Solo Girl's Travel Guide, to publishing The One Way Ticket Plan in 2023, Alexa's journey is a powerful testament to resilience and creativity in carving your own path and she is one to watch if you are thinking about joining the travel industry and creating a travel career.

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Honorable Mentions

Wander Woman - Travel Book

Wanderful Community

B & H Photo Digital

Kids Are a Trip

Groups Are a Trip

Follow Alexa in these spaces:

Website: https://alexa-west.com/

Alexa's new podcast: https://www.truecrimetravelers.com/quick-links

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This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful and author of Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, and in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow. She's also the godmother to the Azamara Onward cruise ship, a cafe owner and a mom of three.

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