Solo Travel Adventures: Safe Travel for Women, Preparing for a Trip, Overcoming Fear, Travel Tips

12 Solo Date Ideas For Self-Confidence And Future Travel // 173

Love can wait—confidence can’t. We’re taking Valentine’s and turning it into a catalyst for self-trust with twelve solo date ideas that make everyday life richer and future solo travel feel natural. Cheryl shares simple, doable outings that help you practice listening to yourself, choosing your own pace, and finding joy without waiting for company.We start small with cozy cafes and bookstore dates that teach presence and comfort in public spaces. Then we stretch into museums and galleries where you can follow your curiosity without compromise. Thrifting and farmers markets add playful exploration and sensory delight, while inner child activities—like skating, doodling, or a leisurely bike ride—bring back lightness adults often forget. Nature gets a highlight with new parks and trails that build planning skills and resilience, and we balance it with restorative self-care through a spa day that tells your body it matters, no excuse needed.You’ll also hear how classes and workshops become low-pressure ways to meet people while learning a skill, why a cooking class can become a confidence anchor you repeat at home, and how being a tourist in your own town trains the exact logistics you’ll use abroad. Botanical gardens invite deep attention and seasonal timing, and a vision board night turns fuzzy goals into a daily, visual nudge toward action. By the end, you’ll see solo dates not as a consolation prize, but as training reps for independence, joy, and the courage to book that trip.If this resonated, tap follow, share with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review telling us which solo date you’ll try first. Your story might spark someone else’s leap.Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.com hello@cherylbeckesch.com Instagram @solotraveladventures50

Should You Travel Solo or With Friends? How to Decide What’s Right for You //172

Ever told friends about a dream getaway and watched them invite themselves along? We’ve been there. Today we walk through the real tradeoffs between solo travel and trips with friends, and we get honest about freedom, safety, budget, and the hard truth about compromise. Cheryl shares why traveling alone can unlock spontaneity, deeper cultural immersion, and personal growth, while also acknowledging the joy of shared memories and the relief of splitting costs on rooms, rides, and groceries.We break down the key compatibility questions to ask before you book with someone: travel style (budget vs. luxury), pace (early riser or night owl), food preferences and allergies, and how each of you handles stress and change. You’ll hear practical ways to protect the friendship and the itinerary, like agreeing on must-do lists for each person, setting a realistic budget, planning intentional alone time, and using clear meet-up points so everyone gets space without derailing the day. If you’re drawn to culture and connection, we talk about how comfort zones can quietly shrink your experience—and how going solo or simply splitting up for a few hours opens doors to local conversation and serendipity.Most importantly, we anchor every choice to purpose. If you need decompression and reflection, solo may serve you best; if you’re celebrating or easing into travel, a friend or group can be perfect. We also cover graceful ways to say no when someone invites themselves, how to align expectations, and how to avoid resentment by being upfront about intentions. By the end, you’ll have a simple framework to choose your mode, design a trip that fits your season, and return with more than photos—return with clarity. If this helped you plan smarter, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to tell us your travel style.Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.com hello@cherylbeckesch.com Instagram @solotraveladventures50

How Purposeful Travel Can Change You More Than Talk Therapy // 171

Have you ever returned from a trip feeling different—clearer, lighter, or more certain about what needs to change? In this episode of Solo Travel Adventures, Cheryl explores why travel so often creates powerful life shifts and how it can move the needle in ways that years of “thinking about change” sometimes can’t.Blending personal experience with psychological insight, Cheryl reflects on how walking the Camino reshaped her priorities and helped her return home with healthier boundaries and a slower, more intentional pace. We look at why purposeful travel disrupts autopilot thinking, loosens identity pressures, and creates space for clarity, healing, and renewal—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.What You’ll HearWhy people often experience major life clarity after travelHow travel breaks the illusion that your current life is the only optionThe brain science behind novelty, movement, and presenceHow travel removes social roles and helps you hear your true desiresWhy insight gained on the road integrates faster at homeHow therapy and travel work together—not against each otherWays to use intentional travel to support reflection and life changeKey TakeawaysTravel works through lived experience, not just reflectionNew environments pull your brain out of autopilot and old patternsStepping outside familiar roles creates space for discernmentPurposeful travel can clarify what’s no longer working in your lifeOne intentional trip can spark meaningful, sustainable changeResources & LinksLearn more about Cheryl and her 1:1 coaching:https://www.cherylbeckesch.comEmail: hello@cherylbeckesch.comInstagram: @solotraveladventures50Coaching InvitationIf you’re feeling stuck, restless, or quietly longing for change, this is something I support women with in 1:1 coaching. Together, we explore how intentional travel can create space for clarity, healing, and renewed direction—without pressure or urgency, just thoughtful discernment.Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.com hello@cherylbeckesch.com Instagram @solotraveladventures50

How Travel Becomes a Turning Point: Four Women’s Stories of Courage and Healing // 170

Have you ever heard someone’s story and thought, If she could do that, maybe I could too? In this episode of Solo Travel Adventures, Cheryl revisits four unforgettable guest stories that reveal how travel can become a powerful turning point—especially in seasons of transition, loss, or renewal.From a first solo international trip to New Zealand, to a life-altering move to Kuwait during divorce, to mountain summits that quiet anxious thoughts, to healing on the water halfway around the world—these women share how stepping into the unfamiliar helped them rediscover courage, clarity, and self-trust. Their journeys remind us that transformation doesn’t always come from having all the answers, but from taking one faithful step forward.What You’ll HearWhy inspirational travel stories stay with us long after the trip endsLee’s courageous first solo international trip to New ZealandDanielle’s leap across the ocean for healing during divorceLinda’s rediscovery of strength through solo hiking and physical challengeTess’s journey of healing, faith, and decision-making through solo travelHow solo travel can support emotional, mental, and spiritual renewalWhy ordinary women’s stories matter more than extraordinary itinerariesKey TakeawaysTravel can create space for healing, clarity, and rebuilding confidenceOne intentional trip can shift how you see yourself and your futureCourage often begins with a single, imperfect stepSolo travel can quiet fear and strengthen self-trustYour story—big or small—has the power to encourage another womanReferenced EpisodesEpisode 126 – Lee’s first solo international trip to New ZealandEpisode 133 – Danielle’s journey to Kuwait during divorce and healingEpisode 144 – Linda’s story of strength through hiking and renewalEpisode 143 – Tess’s healing journey through solo travel in AustraliaResources & LinksLearn more about Cheryl and her 1:1 coaching:https://www.cherylbeckesch.comEmail: hello@cherylbeckesch.comInstagram: @solotraveladventures50Interested in sharing your story on the podcast?Schedule a short discovery call:https://calendly.com/solotraveladventures/book-a-callCoaching InvitationIf you’re longing for courage, healing, or clarity in a new season, this is something I support women with in 1:1 coaching. Together, we explore how intentional travel—and thoughtful reflection—can become a companion as you rebuild, renew, and listen for what’s next.Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.com hello@cherylbeckesch.com Instagram @solotraveladventures50

From Empty Nest to New Adventures: How Solo Travel and Reflection Shape Your Next Chapter // 169

Have you ever imagined your life as a storybook? A novel filled with plot twists, love, loss, resilience—and maybe a few breathtaking adventures?If you're stepping into an empty nest, navigating menopause, or wondering what this next season holds, this episode is for you. Cheryl invites you to reflect on your life as a story still being written—and to consider how solo travel can become a meaningful part of your next chapter.Through guided reflection questions and gentle journaling prompts, you'll begin rediscovering who you were before motherhood, responsibilities, and hard seasons reshaped your days. And you’ll explore how travel can support courage, clarity, and renewal—not as an escape, but as space to remember yourself.What You’ll HearWhy the empty nest season can feel both freeing and disorientingA powerful reflection exercise to reconnect with your eight-year-old selfHow to identify “lost” hobbies and rediscover creative joyA simple 20-activity list to spark fun and possibilityWays to thoughtfully weave solo travel into your new life storyKey TakeawaysYour story isn’t over—it may just be turning the page.Reclaiming who you were can help clarify who you’re becoming.Creativity and play often point toward meaningful travel experiences.Intentional reflection leads to more transformative trips.You don’t have to figure out this transition alone.Resources & Links1:1 Travel Coaching with Cheryl https://cherylbeck.comEmail Cheryl to inquire about a single coaching session: hello@cherylbeckesh.comCoaching InvitationIf you're in a transitional season and unsure what your next chapter holds, this is something I support women with in 1:1 coaching. Together, we can gently discern what kind of solo trip aligns with who you are now—and who you're becoming.Learn more at: https://cherylbeck.comYou don’t have to rewrite your story alone.Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.com hello@cherylbeckesch.com Instagram @solotraveladventures50