Destination Happiness

Solo travelling can feel daunting if you’ve never done it before, but my friend Alex joins me to talk about how it can be better than travelling with friends and why you should simply take the plunge.

It’s not always sunshine and rainbows when you’re solo travelling, so I share the unfiltered reality about not knowing when you'll say goodbye to your family for the last time, the overwhelming feeling of leaving your old life behind, and the difference between freedom and loneliness.

It’s now been 1 year since I booked a one way plane ticket to the other side of the world, and what a magnificent year it’s been. I tell funny stories about my failed attempt to go pescitarian, how I overcame my fear of bikes, and accidentally moving to Brisbane. Bonus points if you can tell me how many times I mention food!

I share the dos and don'ts of backpacking South East Asia, including what to pack, things you shouldn’t take, how much money you'll spend, common safety concerns, overcoming anxiety, and ways to make friends, all based on my personal experiences solo travelling over the past year.

Get to know more about my journey so far and why I finally decided to travel full-time. I talk about being in an unhappy 8-year relationship, having the courage to quit my marketing career in search of something better, and the dangers of being comfortable.