solo female traveler

I had the absolute pleasure to catch up with Claire Wyatt and have her talk about her amazing cycle tour around Australia.  Fans of the show will recognise Claire from a previous episode where we chatted about how bicycle touring has become a way of life.  Claire was partway through her trip of Australia then, having completed the entire east coast from Tasmania to the Atherton Tablelands.  In this episode we fill in the gaps from what came next as Claire made her way across to the Northern Territory, Darwin, then cycled straight down the middle of Australia, visiting Uluru on her way to the very bottom of South Australia,  From there she cycled west, across the Nullabor and then finished her ride in Perth, Western Australia.

It's a huge trip of around 15,000km -and one which saw Claire often take the road less travelled.  She had long stretches of isolation on this route, and had to carry water and food which would last multiple days between services.  She wild camped and battled the heat, relentless gale forced headwinds as well as the cold of the desert through winter time.  It was a truly monumental journey and I got a real sense of the spirit of adventure Claire has, as she retold her story, sharing her experiences in this interview.

Be sure to follow Claire via the following channels:
Instagram - @exploringbybicycle
Blog - Wandering Wyatt

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In this episode of Seek Travel Ride I interview Emma Williams, a Queensland Paramedic who recently cycled 2.800kms, from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory to Alexandra Headlands on the Queensland Sunshine Coast.  This trip was undertaken solo and also involved a section of over 800kms on remote and isolated dirt roads. 

During our discussion Emma talked about how the idea for this trip, which she named the Alice to Alex ride, came to be.  We discussed how the insights gained from a previous adventure - walking over 1700kms with her partner, all the way from Alice Springs to Broome - helped her draw on the experience required to take on this section of Australia on her bike.

It took Emma 23 days from setting off to reach her destination, and she had to battle strong headwinds for the first 19 of them. Emma recounts how at times the wind was so strong it took all her effort just to walk with her bike to maintain forward momentum.

We discussed the beauty of the landscape she was cycling through, and how the recent rains totally transformed the normally barren landscape, into a beautiful wonderland.  Emma also took the opportunity to connect to country through her trip. She made personal connections with areas of particular pertinence to her own family's indigenous heritage, as her journey took her through Wakka Wakka country in Qld.

Emma also used the ride as a fundraiser for Queensland Ambulance Service Legacy  -  and if you'd like to make a donation you can do so here: here:

You can find out more about Emma's trip via her facebook page: Alice2Alex

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Have you traveled alone?

Or maybe you've just thought about solo travel.

Whether you are new to the solo travel game or a seasoned go-it-alone traveler, you'll want to tune into this episode.

If you're a newbie, you'll learn how to get started traveling on your own as well as some good tips to help you feel safe and comfortable.

And if you are someone who has traveled on your own, you'll get some tips on ways to make the most of your experience — from how to feel comfortable dining alone to ways to combat loneliness.

While solo travel is not for everyone,  I think everyone should try it — at least once.

It's so rewarding and fulfilling.

If you have some solo travel stories, I'd love to hear them.

Or if you have questions about traveling on your own, then please, send me a note.

lynne@wanderyourway.com


In this episode:

3:57: Newbies — starting small

8:08: Finding safe areas to stay

10:23: Finding safe accommodation

15:41: Going to meals

20:45: Going out at night

23:34: Alcohol intake

25:33: Combating loneliness

27:44: Pack light

29:12: Transportation

34:04: Some benefits of solo travel — my story  

38:12: Trust your gut

43:09: Cons of solo travel

44:17: Benefits of solo travel (part 2)

50:20: Where to go in Europe


Important links:

13 Excellent Tips for the Solo Female Traveler

7 Great Tips for the 50-Something + Female Traveler

The Joys of Solo Travel as a Woman

How to Choose the Best Accommodation in Europe for You

Some of the Best Accommodation in Italy

Solo Female Travel

Why a Walking Tour of a City Is a Great Idea

What to Pack for Europe and How to Pack It

Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.

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Jocelyn Castillo is the founder and blogger behind Chasing Carpe Diem, a personal online diary where she documents her travels and adventures. Born and raised in Nicaragua, Jocelyn as a young girl was always curious of what life would be like in places outside of her own country. Given the opportunity, her and her family fled Nicaragua to Miami where she continued her education and graduated with a BA in Communications at Florida International University. Jocelyn was bitten by the travel bug and started traveling during her early years in college where she coincidently started her blog as a way to escape her studies. Unknowingly, she was growing a following that loved her adventures as a solo-female traveler and inspired them to follow suit. Through many cities and mountain hikes her passion for travel has only intensified and she has since dedicated her blog to help those who seek adventure. It is her mission to help you experience life through travel and see beyond your comfort zone. Jocelyn has worked with brands such as Lexus, Hotel Tonight, Aerie, Marriott, and Skyscanner to name a few. She has also been featured in Cosmopolitan magazine as most influential to look out for in their 2018 February issue.

In this episode Jocelyn shares many of her travel secrets and dishes out on some of her favorite places to visit, must-haves while traveling, safety precautions, insight on where to go for the ideal GIRLS TRIP, and even how to travel with pets. She also talks about working with brands and growing her blogging business in this very niche space. This episode will inspire the wanderlust in you and hopefully get you to embark on your very first solo trip or encourage you to book that next flight! Make sure to bring a pen and paper because she is dishing some gems. ENJOY!

You can keep up with Jocelyn @chasingcarpediem on Instagram and check out her blog for travel ideas at www.chasingcarpediem.com

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Team GGB