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

Equipping Women over 50 to Safely Travel in Confidence

Is fear holding you back from traveling because you don’t have anyone to go with? Are you concerned about being a woman traveling alone? Not sure how to prepare for a solo trip? Do family and friends think you are crazy for even considering solo travel in this day and age?

In this podcast, you will become equipped to travel safely by yourself. You’ll learn things like tactical travel tips and how to prepare for a trip, and how to overcome the fear so you can discover the transformation that travel can bring. My mission is to see more women over 50, empty-nesters, discover how travel can empower them. If you want to enjoy your next travel adventure solo, then start your journey here.

Hi Sister Travelers, I’m Cheryl, solo travel advocate and coach. I spent nearly 20 years putting my family/children first and felt guilty about even considering solo travel at the time. After my divorce and transitioning to an empty nest, I began to rediscover my passion for travel, built confidence in myself, and started to explore again. I have experienced life-changing adventures through travel and I want the same for you.

If you are ready to find freedom through travel and build your confidence while safely navigating new places, then this podcast is for you!

Pack your bags, grab your plane tickets and check one more time for that passport. It’s time to explore the world!

 Email: adventuresredheadrambler@gmail.com

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Recent Reviews

Novice Adventurer

Inspiring, challenging and instructional

Cheryl is such a natural at sharing her adventures, wisdom and encouragement! Her calm, soothing, easy to listen to voice and helpful tips pack every podcast with so much inspiration that I look at traveling in a whole new exciting way. She’s helping me dream again! I bet she will for you too!
sammyb050707

Inspirational & Practical

I love Cheryl’s encouraging and useful information for solo travel. Also she has a great voice for podcasting!
Maria from Conway, AR

New Zealand trip

What an awesome podcast! This episode was so informative but also realistic. I loved that the guest talked about concerns when traveling alone and had tips for safety. She was so knowledgeable and it made me feel like maybe I could travel solo as well! This was my first time to listen to this podcast but I will definitely be back for more!
tmb27364

Love this!

Amazing information! Feeling empowered to travel by myself!
Ben in Ft. Worth

Rockin’ New Zealand Solo

Just listened to an amazing episode about traveling solo to New Zealand. So educational and adventurous. It really can be done even when you’re married and have kiddos. Keep ‘em coming!
Mkinaz

Great tips!

My absolutely favorite podcast!!! This is really helpful information. Will definitely be saving these useful tips.
LeighB,PT

Helpful & Inspiring

This is just what I was looking for! I am a woman who loves to travel but my husband isn’t always able to go. Thanks to Cheryl’s podcast, I finally gained the courage to book my first solo trip!! Thank you Cheryl!!
lucywightman

Lip popping

So much great information. Stop HITTING THE MIC with your mouth!!! It’s terrible!!!
Tomboyinaskirt

One of my favorite travel podcasts!

Cheryl has so many practical tips on women solo traveling and has helped to normalize thoughts of traveling alone. Her podcast is one of the first I look for each morning to see if there are new downloads. She balances adventure with safety in each episode with us, the listener, in mind. Love this show!
Sweet Melisa

Solo Travel 101

This podcast is a great for dipping your toes in and taking the travel leap beyond just thinking about it. Live through the travel nuggets and experiences shared, and now you can try it with more assurance. I’ve traveled tons internationally doing God’s work, but held my breathe a lot in the beginning due to the unknown… great podcast to learn what’s possible from someone who has been there.
simple mindfulness

Practical travel tips with a twist!!

Love Cheryl’s practical take on travel from local road trips to international adventure!!
kearena

Beware

Recently advised solo female travelers to take mace or pepper spray with them to help with safety. No, no, no. Not allowed on airplanes and illegal in a number of countries. Be aware of your surroundings and trust your gut. If it feels unsafe go find a safer place or a place with more people.
Bold & Blended Stepmoms

Real examples on how to travel safely

Helpful tips, like the 3 basic safety tips BEFORE the trip - so good and speaks to my love for planning! Thank you Cheryl, for helping women prep for a great adventure! ~ Jen, Bold & Blended Stepmoms
Moms Overcoming Overwhelm

Practical and Encouraging - I’m Ready to Book My Plane Tickets Now!

Cheryl demystifies “solo travel” - it doesn’t mean that you are traveling alone! She gives practical guidance and advice specifically for women so they can be prepared and overcome the fear of solo traveling. She provides important tips and resources and is also encouraging and inspiring! I’m ready to book my plane tickets now… Emily @ Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast
Bonnie Jean Schaefer

Yay! Now I Can Travel with Confidence

I love traveling and have taken many solo travel adventures here in the States. But I have my first international trip planned in a few months and am thankful I found this podcast to help me prepare! Now I know I’ll be able to travel with confidence.
divorce confidante

Great inspiration

I’ve wanted to dive a little more into solo travel and this is a huge help on how to get started. I’ve done a few retreats, but now I really want to step out solo! Thanks for the information!