The Solo Travel Woman Podcast

Sara Straw (@solotravelwoman)
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Hosted by world traveler and solo travel mentor, Sara Straw, The Solo Travel Woman Podcast empowers women to embrace the unknown and travel on their own terms. Through a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes, we will chat about solo travel safety, explore beautiful destinations and cultures, discover the life of a digital nomad, combat solo travel guilt, and so much more. So, if you're ready to say goodbye to the stigma around solo travel then your journey starts here.

  1. Your Sign to Travel Solo: Why Now’s the Time and How to Begin

    07/20/2025

    Your Sign to Travel Solo: Why Now’s the Time and How to Begin

    Have you been waiting for the right moment to take a solo trip? This episode is your sign to stop waiting and start exploring. Host Sara shares the key reasons why solo travel might be exactly what you need right now, how to know you're ready, and her top tips to get started with confidence. From choosing your first destination to staying safe and embracing spontaneity, this episode is packed with real talk, encouragement, and practical advice to help you take that leap.Whether you're solo-curious or already booking your flight, you won't want to miss this one. Resources: ⁠The Ultimate Guide for the Solo Travel Woman⁠⁠Free Solo Travel Community ⁠⁠Beginners Guide to Solo Travel Course⁠ Other Links: ⁠Merchandise⁠⁠Let's Collab⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 15 years of experience solo traveling. With a passion for solo travel, Sara founded the Solo Travel Woman Society to unite other women with similar interests and passions to form a community, share knowledge and empower one another. Sara is the author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast. ==About The Solo Travel Woman Podcast== Empowering you to explore the world on your own terms. Hosted by Sara, seasoned solo traveler and founder of the Solo Travel Woman blog, this podcast is your go-to space for inspiration, practical advice, and unfiltered conversations about traveling the world solo. Whether you're planning your first solo trip or you’re a seasoned explorer, each episode offers tips, destination ideas, mindset shifts, and honest stories that empower you to embrace independence, adventure, and self-discovery. Expect real talk, personal stories, guest interviews, and plenty of encouragement to help you break through fear, ditch societal expectations, and confidently book that trip you've been dreaming about. Because you don’t need permission to go - just the courage to say yes to yourself. Subscribe and let’s wander together. 🌍✨ www.solotravelwoman.com

    23 min
  2. Episode 59: Solo Travel Safety in Today’s World: Real Talk, Practical Tips, & More

    06/29/2025

    Episode 59: Solo Travel Safety in Today’s World: Real Talk, Practical Tips, & More

    In this heartfelt and practical episode, I get real about solo travel safety in today’s ever-changing world. From political tension to unpredictable weather to rising scams, traveling alone as a woman can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Tune in as I share my personal mindset shifts, go-to safety apps and gear, street smarts, and empowering advice to help you feel confident, calm, and in control wherever your journey takes you. Whether you're planning your first solo adventure or you're a seasoned explorer, this episode is your reminder that solo travel isn't about being fearless - it's about being prepared and powerful. Resources: The Ultimate Guide for the Solo Travel WomanFree Solo Travel Community Beginners Guide to Solo Travel Course Other Links: Merchandise Let's CollabInstagramTikTok ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 15 years of experience solo traveling. With a passion for solo travel, Sara founded the Solo Travel Woman Society to unite other women with similar interests and passions to form a community, share knowledge and empower one another. Sara is the author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast.

    19 min
  3. Episode 56: Solo Travel in Your 20s, 30s, and Beyond: Tips for Every Age

    10/07/2024

    Episode 56: Solo Travel in Your 20s, 30s, and Beyond: Tips for Every Age

    In this episode of the Solo Travel Woman Podcast, host Sara dives into how solo travel evolves through every stage of life in "Solo Travel in Your 20s, 30s, and Beyond: Tips for Every Age." Whether you’re just starting out in your 20s, navigating a career in your 30s, or embracing new adventures in your 40s and beyond, this episode provides practical tips, destination recommendations, and inspiring traveler stories for every age group. Learn how to make the most of solo travel at any life stage, balance adventure with self-care, and get answers to common solo travel questions in our Q&A segment. Tune in and get ready to explore the world on your own terms, no matter your age! ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 15 years of experience solo traveling. With a passion for solo travel, Sara founded the Solo Travel Woman Society to unite other women with similar interests and passions to form a community, share knowledge and empower one another. Sara is the author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast. Get your copy of The Ultimate Guide for The Solo Travel Woman!! Join our email list and receive free solo travel tips. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share the adventure with your little ones - get a discount from our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Passports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website to get access to our Solo Travel Mentorship Program, courses, merch and more: www.solotravelwoman.com  ★ Follow us on: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ Support this podcast

    21 min
  4. Episode 55: Solo Travel for Self-Care: Healing Journeys Around the World

    09/30/2024

    Episode 55: Solo Travel for Self-Care: Healing Journeys Around the World

    In this episode of The Solo Travel Woman podcast, host Sara dives into the transformative power of solo travel as a form of self-care. She shares personal stories, practical tips, and inspiring tales from other solo travelers who’ve used their journeys to heal from burnout, breakups, and more. Sara explores top destinations like Sedona, Bali, and Iceland, offering guidance on how to plan a restorative getaway, balance solitude with socializing, and embrace mindfulness. With an engaging Q&A and a focus on actionable takeaways, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to recharge through solo travel. ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 15 years of experience solo traveling. 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 author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast. Get your copy of The Ultimate Guide for The Solo Travel Woman. Join our email list and receive free solo travel tips. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share the adventure with your little ones - get a discount from our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Passports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website to get access to our Solo Travel Mentorship Program, courses, merch and more: www.solotravelwoman.com  ★ Follow us on: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ Support this podcast

    25 min
  5. Episode 54: The Power of Spontaneity: How to Plan Less and Experience More

    09/23/2024

    Episode 54: The Power of Spontaneity: How to Plan Less and Experience More

    In this episode of the Solo Travel Woman Podcast, host Sara Straw explores the power of spontaneity in solo travel, sharing personal stories from destinations like Barcelona, Prague, and Costa Rica. Sara dives into how embracing the unexpected can lead to unforgettable experiences, offering practical tips on wandering without a plan, staying flexible when things go wrong, and confidently saying "yes" to new adventures. With advice on packing light, solo dining, and making connections with fellow travelers, this episode is packed with inspiration for solo travelers ready to plan less and experience more. ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 15 years of experience solo traveling. 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 author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast. Get your copy of The Ultimate Guide for The Solo Travel Woman!! Join our email list and receive free solo travel tips. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share the adventure with your little ones - get a discount from our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Passports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website to get access to our Solo Travel Mentorship Program, courses, merch and more: www.solotravelwoman.com  ★ Follow us on: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ Support this podcast

    22 min
  6. Episode 53: Off The Beaten Path: Unexplored Destinations for Solo Female Travelers

    09/16/2024

    Episode 53: Off The Beaten Path: Unexplored Destinations for Solo Female Travelers

    When it comes to solo travel, the thrill of discovering hidden gems and lesser-known destinations is unmatched. While popular tourist spots are charming, venturing off the beaten path offers a unique sense of adventure and discovery. Exploring these under-the-radar locations can be incredibly rewarding for solo female travelers, offering safety and unforgettable experiences. In today's episode, we check out some unexplored destinations for solo female travelers that promise adventure, culture, and tranquility for the brave female explorer. ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 15 years of experience solo traveling. With a passion for solo travel, Sara founded the Solo Travel Woman Society to unite other women with similar interests and passions to form a community, share knowledge, and empower one another. Sara is the author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast. Get your copy of The Ultimate Guide for The Solo Travel Woman!! Join our email list and receive free solo travel tips. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share the adventure with your little ones - get a discount from our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Passports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website to get access to our Solo Travel Mentorship Program, courses, merch and more: www.solotravelwoman.com  ★ Follow us on: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ Support this podcast

    11 min
  7. Episode 52: Solo Adventure Travel: Thrilling Experiences for the Brave Female Explorer

    09/08/2024

    Episode 52: Solo Adventure Travel: Thrilling Experiences for the Brave Female Explorer

    Today's episode dives into the exhilarating world of solo adventure travel. So, if you are a thrill seeker, an adrenaline junkie, or just simply a bad ass female explorer looking to push your boundaries, this episode is for you. ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 15 years of experience solo traveling. 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 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 Share the adventure with your little ones - get a discount from our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Passports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://littlepassports.pxf.io/P0QKLY Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara100 for 100% off a 1-year subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tourlina.com/promo/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website to get access to our Solo Travel Mentorship Program, courses, merch and more: www.solotravelwoman.com ★ Follow us on: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solotravelwomanpodcast/support

    21 min
  8. Episode 51: Cultural Etiquette for Solo Female Travelers: Respecting Traditions and Customs Around the World

    09/01/2024

    Episode 51: Cultural Etiquette for Solo Female Travelers: Respecting Traditions and Customs Around the World

    When you travel solo, every new destination is a world of its own, with unique traditions, customs, and social norms. Understanding and respecting cultural etiquette for solo female travelers is not just about avoiding faux pas—it's about enriching your travel experience and connecting deeply with the places you visit. Today's episode on cultural etiquette for solo female travelers is not only essential but, can truly make or break any of your travel experiences, especially when you're venturing out on your own. ==About Sara== Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 15 years of experience solo traveling. 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 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 Share the adventure with your little ones - get a discount from our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Passports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://littlepassports.pxf.io/P0QKLY Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara100 for 100% off a 1-year subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tourlina.com/promo/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠★ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website to get access to our Solo Travel Mentorship Program, courses, merch and more: www.solotravelwoman.com ★ Follow us on: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solotravelwomanpodcast/support

    14 min
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Hosted by world traveler and solo travel mentor, Sara Straw, The Solo Travel Woman Podcast empowers women to embrace the unknown and travel on their own terms. Through a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes, we will chat about solo travel safety, explore beautiful destinations and cultures, discover the life of a digital nomad, combat solo travel guilt, and so much more. So, if you're ready to say goodbye to the stigma around solo travel then your journey starts here.

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