Episode 12: The Creation of Solo Travel Woman

For many years the idea of going on a solo trip to Peru and Machu Picchu was in my heart and on my mind. Finally, in September 2016 I booked a solo trip to Peru and Machu Picchu. I officially was going to spend 10 days in Peru including a 4-day trek to Machu Picchu with Contiki. My solo trip would be in September of 2017. I had a full year to prepare. The trail runs, stair steppers, and dieting became a way of life. After all, if I was going to push myself to what I thought would just be my physical limit – I was going to be prepared. However, little did I know, my preparation would be derailed and my life would completely fall apart. Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers. ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. With a passion for solo travel, Sara founded the Solo Travel Woman Society to bring together other women with similar interests and passions to form a community, share knowledge and empower one another. Sara is the owner of STW Planning, LLC, author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast. Join our email list and receive free solo travel tips: https://mailchi.mp/c5fbeffec188/podlist Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription. ★ Shop at the STW Boutique ★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society ★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway ★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course ★ Become a Travel Designer ★ Follow us on: - Instagram - Society Instagram - Facebook - TikTok Intro and outro music credit: Sand Patterns by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

15 Mars 202141min

Being alone on a trip adds an extra layer of safety you need to prepare for and can often find you dealing with moments of loneliness. In today’s episode, I share my tips and experiences on how you can overcome the fears around being alone and feeling lonely on your solo adventure. This episode includes a paid advertisement. Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers. ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. With a passion for solo travel, Sara founded the Solo Travel Woman Society to bring together other women with similar interests and passions to form a community, share knowledge and empower one another. Sara is the owner of STW Planning, LLC, author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast. Join our email list and receive free solo travel tips: https://mailchi.mp/c5fbeffec188/podlist Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription. ★ Shop at the STW Boutique ★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society ★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway ★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course ★ Become a Travel Designer ★ Follow us on: - Instagram - Society Instagram - Facebook - TikTok Intro and outro music credit: Sand Patterns by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

1 Mars 202120min

Sustainable travel starts with taking responsibility and learning ways that tourism can be maintained long-term and not harm natural and cultural environments. Becoming more aware of how tourism affects local people, businesses and native cultures is key to becoming a more sustainable traveler. In today’s episode, we will hear from author and global traveler Priyanka Surio. Priyanka has adventured to 40 countries and 44 out of 50 U.S. states and today she will share her tips and knowledge around becoming a global citizen, what is sustainable travel and how YOU can do it! Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers. ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. With a passion for solo travel, Sara founded the Solo Travel Woman Society to bring together other women with similar interests and passions to form a community, share knowledge and empower one another. Sara is the owner of STW Planning, LLC, author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast. Join our email list and receive free solo travel tips: https://mailchi.mp/c5fbeffec188/podlist Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription. ★ Shop at the STW Boutique ★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society ★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway ★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course ★ Become a Travel Designer ★ Follow us on: - Instagram - Society Instagram - Facebook - TikTok Intro and outro music credit: Sand Patterns by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

16 Feb 20211h 3min

In March 2012, I went through a completely traumatic experience while flying from NYC to Las Vegas. It was one that could have prevented me from ever following my dreams of solo travel. However, I knew I loved to travel so much that I couldn't let this be what put an end to my journey. In today's episode, I will share the story of what happened to me on that scary day and how I was able to overcome my fears to travel again. Empowerment. Inspiration. Independence. That is what we are all about! Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers. ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. With a passion for solo travel, Sara founded the Solo Travel Woman Society to bring together other women with similar interests and passions to form a community, share knowledge and empower one another. Sara is the owner of STW Planning, LLC, author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast. Join our email list and receive free solo travel tips: https://mailchi.mp/c5fbeffec188/podlist Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription. ★ Shop at the STW Boutique ★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society ★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway ★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course ★ Become a Travel Designer ★ Follow us on: - Instagram - Society Instagram - Facebook - TikTok Intro and outro music credit: Sand Patterns by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

18 Jan 202127min

Welcome to 2021 solo travelers. I cannot believe we are already in the new year. To kick things off, in today's episode we will be discussing the state of the travel industry, National Geographic's top destinations for 2021, and where American's are able to travel to...now. In the US? See what restrictions are in each US state. https://wanderlog.com/covid-us-state-travel-restrictions Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers. ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. With a passion for solo travel, Sara founded the Solo Travel Woman Society to bring together other women with similar interests and passions to form a community, share knowledge and empower one another. Sara is the owner of STW Planning, LLC, author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast. Join our email list and receive free solo travel tips: https://mailchi.mp/c5fbeffec188/podlist Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription. ★ Shop at the STW Boutique ★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society ★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway ★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course ★ Become a Travel Designer ★ Follow us on: - Instagram - Society Instagram - Facebook - TikTok Intro and outro music credit: Sand Patterns by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

2 Jan 202152min

We all go through periods in our life where we struggle with knowing our purpose. From what career to choose to when to start a family, there is a lot of pressure on women to have this all figured out. And not having it “all together” can cause a lot of us to feel anxious, depressed, and many other emotions. In today’s episode, we chat with Tiffany Mosher, the author of Beauty Beyond the Threshold. Tiffany will share her journey to recovery and self-discovery through traveling solo and volunteering. Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers. ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. With a passion for solo travel, Sara founded the Solo Travel Woman Society to bring together other women with similar interests and passions to form a community, share knowledge and empower one another. Sara is the owner of STW Planning, LLC, author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast. Join our email list and receive free solo travel tips: https://mailchi.mp/c5fbeffec188/podlist Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription. ★ Shop at the STW Boutique ★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society ★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway ★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course ★ Become a Travel Designer ★ Follow us on: - Instagram - Society Instagram - Facebook - TikTok Intro and outro music credit: Sand Patterns by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

27 Dec 202035min

Traveling solo is one of the most empowering things a woman can do for herself. Going through a divorce is a challenging experience that can bring out insecurity, a lack of self-worth, and many other negative emotions. In today's episode, Sara is joined by Oliva Summerhill, the founder of Summerhill Wealth Management. Olivia will share how she inspires her clients to utilize travel post-divorce to become empowered and ready to take on the next chapter of their lives. Also, tune in to learn of Olivia’s favorite luxury getaway and spa & fitness retreat destinations. Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers. ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. With a passion for solo travel, Sara founded the Solo Travel Woman Society to bring together other women with similar interests and passions to form a community, share knowledge and empower one another. Sara is the owner of STW Planning, LLC, author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast. Join our email list and receive free solo travel tips: https://mailchi.mp/c5fbeffec188/podlist Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription. ★ Shop at the STW Boutique ★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society ★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway ★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course ★ Become a Travel Designer ★ Follow us on: - Instagram - Society Instagram - Facebook - TikTok Intro and outro music credit: Sand Patterns by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

20 Dec 202034min