Episode 90. Flying Solo: How To Travel Alone
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: Bernier Chardonnay
MEET OUR GUEST:
Jen Tenzer - @thesoloist.travel and thesoloist.travel
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Jen Tenzer is the founder of The Soloist, a hub for all things related to solo travel, including one-on-one solo travel planning, boutique retreats, and travel blog resources. After a 10+ year career in investment banking in Manhattan, she was burnt out and ready for a reset. She started The Soloist to fuel her passion for inspiring others to travel beyond their comfort zone, both literally and figuratively. She's an accredited travel agent who caters to solo female travelers and is committed to ensuring her clients feel safe and comfortable exploring the world alone.
TOPIC:
Traveling by yourself is one of the greatest things that you can do for your personal development and self care, but it can be a daunting idea, especially as a woman. Jen Tenzer offers end-to-end travel services for new and experienced solo travelers to help them create their idea of the perfect vacation. We talk about what sparked the idea for The Soloist, her top tips for people embarking on their first trip by themselves, and the best ways to prepare for a solo vacation. She shares why it’s so beneficial to get out into the world on your own and resources to make sure you’re safe and protected while you’re traveling.
In this episode, we discuss:
Jen’s first solo trip to Chilean Patagonia
The liberation of taking yourself on a vacation
Top places for first-time solo travelers
The importance of getting comfortable being alone before traveling by yourself
How to prepare for potential cultural differences
Must-haves on your packing list
Discovering who you are when you travel alone
Jen’s vision for The Soloist group wellness retreats
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Reese Witherspoon
WINE RATING:
Bernier Chardonnay = Reese / Reese
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we play Facts and Hacks (and Snacks) while munching on Partake chocolate chip cookies. Corinne’s fact that Google Images was created after Jennifer Lopez wore her infamous 2000 Grammys jungle print Versace dress. Nat’s hack is that if you put a couple drops of your favorite essential oil on the filter of your vacuum, you can avoid that musty vacuum smell and make your space smell amazing.
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