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

Freedom, Community, And The Rise Of The Solo Woman Traveler with Tracey Nesbitt//177

Ever wondered how to travel solo without paying more for the privilege—or feeling alone on the road? We welcome Tracey Nesbitt, cofounder and editor at Solo Traveler, for a lively, practical deep dive into the rise of solo travel among women 50+ and the smarter, cheaper ways to make it happen. Tracy shares how a rocky first duo trip nudged her toward independence, then relives the nerve-wracking paper map moment in Paris that transformed fear into hard-earned confidence.We get honest about the numbers driving this shift—more single-person households, later-life independence, and a generation refusing to “gear down.” Tracy breaks down how modern tours and river cruises now work for solos, with flexible days, activity choices, and easy-to-explore city docks. If you’ve ever bristled at the single supplement, you’ll love the inside look at Tracy’s List: a curated monthly email of vetted tours and cruises that now all carry zero single supplements. Expect distinctive itineraries, not cookie-cutter routes, plus options like roommate matching for travelers who prefer to share.The conversation turns personal when Tracey describes a powerful moment on the Rocky Mountaineer, watching Canada’s landscapes roll by from an open-air platform and feeling an unexpected surge of belonging. We unpack how solo trips can strengthen relationships, model healthy independence for kids, and refill your energy in ways that last long after you unpack. New to going alone? You’ll get concrete starting points: try a staycation, choose an English-speaking destination, observe local norms, and ask questions early and often.Ready to feel braver and spend smarter while you explore? Tap play, then subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to help more solo-curious travelers find us.Apply for 1-on-1 travel coaching with me:https://cherylbeckesch.com/work-with-me/Find Solo Traveler and Tracey Nesbitt:https://solotravelerworld.com/Tracey's List:https://solotravelerworld.com/subscribe-to-traceys-shortlist/https://www.facebook.com/SoloTravelSocietyhttps://www.instagram.com/solotraveler/ Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.com adventuresredheadrambler@gmail.com Instagram @solotraveladventures50

From Divorce To Discovery Through Travel // 176

The hardest part of divorce isn’t the paperwork.It’s waking up to a life that no longer feels familiar.Your name.Your routines.Your identity.And the question that whispers in the quiet:Who am I now?In this episode, we talk honestly about the emotional weight many women carry after divorce — guilt, shame, exhaustion, and the fear of starting over.And we explore a simple starting point:Not a bucket list.Not a long-haul flight.But small, intentional travel that meets you where you are.Inside This Episode:• Moving through guilt and “failure” narratives• Using nearby travel as healthy disruption• Why new environments shift perspective• Designing affordable, low-pressure reset trips• Creating space to hear your own voice againThis isn’t about escaping your life.It’s about rebuilding it.Travel can become a container — a place to think clearly, breathe deeply, and remember who you are becoming in this next season.You don’t have to leap across the world.Sometimes healing starts with a sunrise walk in a new place.If you’re rebuilding after divorce and craving direction, you don’t have to figure this out alone.In 1:1 coaching, we build:• Emotional readiness• Safe, realistic travel plans• Confidence in your next chapter• Structure during transitionThis isn’t just about taking a trip.It’s about becoming confident again.👉 Ready to become the woman who books the trip? Apply for 1:1 coaching here https://calendly.com/solotraveladventures/book-a-callYour next chapter doesn’t start someday.It starts with one decision.Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.com adventuresredheadrambler@gmail.com Instagram @solotraveladventures50

What’s Really Stopping You From Booking That Solo Trip? (5 Identity Blocks) // 175

You feel the pull to travel alone.But something inside says, “That’s not me.”Not because you can’t.Because it feels unfamiliar.If you’ve ever thought:“It feels selfish to leave.”“I’m the responsible one.”“That kind of travel isn’t me.”“Isn’t solo travel for younger women?”“What will people think?”“Who even am I without my roles?”You are not alone.In this episode, Cheryl unpacks the identity blocks that quietly keep women over 50 from booking the trip they can’t stop thinking about.What’s Inside:• The caregiver identity and guilt• Why solo travel doesn’t require risk-taking• The “too late” myth• Handling other people’s reactions• Rediscovering who you are in this seasonThis isn’t just about travel.It’s about confidence.It’s about permission.It’s about becoming.If solo travel feels like part of your next chapter — but hesitation keeps slowing you down — that’s exactly what 1:1 coaching is for.We build safety, clarity, and confidence so you can move forward peacefully.👉 Apply for coaching at cherylbeckesch.comYou don’t have to navigate this alone.Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.com adventuresredheadrambler@gmail.com Instagram @solotraveladventures50

How Solo Travel Builds Confidence After 50: Reclaim Your Courage One Trip at a Time // 174

What if confidence isn’t something you wait for—but something you build?In this episode, Cheryl explores how solo travel becomes a practical path to steady, grounded confidence for women over 50. From small starter trips to bigger adventures, each experience becomes a layer of self-trust that carries into everyday life.Confidence isn’t a personality trait. It’s a muscle built through action.In This Episode:Why confidence grows through small, consistent solo outingsStarter trips that compound into bigger travel goalsPlanning wisely without slipping into overplanningSituational awareness and simple rideshare safety habitsNavigation tips, map pins, and power bank essentialsReframing solo dining and showing up confidently in publicCelebrating wins—and learning from travel misstepsHandling homesickness, fatigue, and moments of doubtWhy midlife travel becomes identity reclamationBringing hard-earned confidence back homeSolo travel after 50 isn’t about proving anything. It’s about reclaiming independence, courage, and clarity in this season of life.If you want structured support building confidence and designing a safe, meaningful solo trip aligned with who you’re becoming, Cheryl works with women in 1:1 coaching to create realistic, confidence-building travel plans.Apply for 1:1 coaching at: https://cherylbeck.comTravel bravely. Travel wisely. Travel confidently.Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.com adventuresredheadrambler@gmail.com Instagram @solotraveladventures50

12 Solo Date Ideas to Build Confidence Before Your First Solo Trip // 173

What if confidence for solo travel doesn’t start at the airport—but in your own town?In this episode, Cheryl shares 12 simple solo date ideas designed to build self-trust, independence, and ease in public spaces—so future solo travel feels natural instead of intimidating.These aren’t consolation outings.They’re confidence reps.From cozy café visits to museum afternoons, from farmers markets to nature trails, each idea strengthens your ability to listen to yourself, choose your pace, and enjoy your own company without apology.In This Episode:Why solo dates build the confidence muscleCafé and bookstore outings that increase comfort in public spacesMuseums and galleries for curiosity without compromisePlayful “inner child” activities that restore lightnessNature walks and new parks that build resilienceClasses and workshops that stretch your comfort zoneBeing a tourist in your own town to practice travel logisticsVision board nights that turn travel dreams into actionSolo travel confidence doesn’t appear overnight. t grows in layers.When you practice choosing yourself locally, booking that future trip becomes far less intimidating.If you want structured support building confidence and designing your first (or next) solo trip safely and intentionally, Cheryl works with women in 1:1 coaching to create realistic, meaningful travel plans aligned with this season of life.Apply for 1:1 coaching at:https://cherylbeckesch.comSupport the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.com adventuresredheadrambler@gmail.com Instagram @solotraveladventures50