Top 5 Countries For Solo Travelers, The Future of Tourism, and Making An Impact with Matt Berna from Intrepid Travel

Are you working on your 2023 travel bucket list? 

Well then, today’s very special episode is just for you. I chat with Matt Berna, President of North America for Intrepid travel, to get insight into some of the best and most unique places to visit as a solo traveler.

Intrepid Travel is a world leader in sustainable experience-rich travel that has been taking travelers to discover the world's most amazing places for more than 30 years. The company’s mission is to create positive change through the joy of travel. Intrepid offers over 1,150 trips designed to truly experience local culture across every continent. 

Regardless of next year's travel plans, you will need information from this episode in your arsenal. Not only does Matt share the top 5 countries for solo travelers (based on real statistics), but he also gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to be a tour guide and shares how to break into the travel industry, why you should consider group travel, what realistic sustainable travel looks like and so much more. 

What has been one of the greatest travel days you’ve ever had? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

• Why going to college in Boulder, CO grew Matt’s love for the outdoors
• How Matt became a tour guide and why he keeps doing it
• The best parts about Matt’s time living abroad in London
• Advice for someone who wants to make a living based on travel
• What Intrepid Travel is all about
• Insight into how to be a more sustainable traveler
• Why solo travelers should consider a group tour experience
• The  best (unexpected) countries to visit as a  solo traveler
• Why creating unique travel itineraries is a tool for building sustainable travel
• What it takes to make a great leader
• The greatest travel day Matt can remember
• Why you should put something fun on your calendar
• And so much more

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