Are you at a crossroads and feel stuck?

If you’re in the middle of a big life change (or considering one), everything likely feels upended.

You’re not sure who you are or what you want.

You’re not where you thought you’d be at this point in life.

You wonder, “Is this the way life is supposed to be?”

And you most certainly feel alone in it all.

Do you wonder if travel might offer a fresh perspective or a new start—but you’re scared?

What if you had a step-by-step process and an experienced guide to help you experience the kind of trip that you need right now?

Traveling solo at 50, episode 6.

Coming to you from Vlorë, Albania to share some stories about how I was able to make some amazing connections on my 3-month European solo trip!

Are you "direction challenged" and does that keep you from traveling?

Does it especially scare you when it comes to solo travel?

I GET IT!

My own mother marvels at how I travel the world and somehow find my way because she knows how bad I am with directions :)

If you don't naturally know east, west, south, north ... this one is for you!!!

Get my 4 tips ... from one direction challenged traveler to another!

It never fails. I’ve traveled to around 50 countries, most of which I did not speak I did not speak the primary language. I’ve traveled via bus, train, car, plane, camel, on an SUV with armed guards, and I’ve even hitchhiked. But no matter how much I’ve traveled, the same thing happens on my first day of solo travel: FEAR.

It’s strong enough that sometimes it keeps me inside eating power bars for a day because the idea of navigating—and likely getting lost—in a foreign place scares the shit out of me.

This is the part of traveling I do not like one bit. The part that, regardless of all your plans, you find yourself possibly needing to pivot.

That’s been this week for me. Phone calls and texts and the possibility of rescheduling the entire first week of my trip (which starts Sunday, btw…eeek!)

When the earthquake happened in Morocco, I was unsure if that trip would still happen.

Here’s how it’s played out so far and the steps I’ve taken to deal with a potential pivot:

Do you identify as an introvert? 🙋‍♀️🤚

I was recently asked about traveling solo as an introvert during the @traveltransformationcoach’s podcast ... about how I meet other people and manage my energy ... which made me curious about others...

What's your experience? Do you see it as an advantage or disadvantage in solo travel?Listen to my own solo travel as an introvert experience:

Liz Gilbert’s story is beautiful and inspirational.

But her story is not yours.

Your Journey likely does not include eating too much pasta in Italy, living in an ashram in India and learning from a wise elder in Bali while falling in love with a man from Brazil.

Whenever I’m making a decision about whether or not to take a trip (or any big decision, really), I’ve discovered a helpful process for seeking wisdom.

Our bodies house more wisdom inside than we can imagine, and they can often help guide us. Here’s how it works for me:

Scenario: An opportunity comes my way to go on a trip that sounds interesting, but I’m just not sure if it’s the right time, location, if I have the budget.

So I run the idea past my body—literally from my head to my toes: