Dream To Destination

🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Heather, of the blog Heather Begins, left the U.S. corporate world after 25-years to travel the world solo! In the last four years, she has slow traveled to more than 20 countries, making new and lifelong friends all along the way. In this episode, she gives 11 tips on how to make friends as a solo traveler — and explains why it's much easier than you think!

• Based on this blog: heatherbegins.com/10-ways-to-make-friends-when-solo-traveling-the-world

🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆Wondering where to visit in Mexico on your first solo trip? There are the obvious big destinations, like Tulum and Mexico City, but there are also some great off the beaten path places like Bacalar and Guanajuato. However, deciding where to go comes down to one key element — your trip goal. Check out this week's episode of the podcast to find out what this means, and all the other things to consider when planning Mexico travel.

• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/is-mexico-safe-for-solo-female-travellers

🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Rose, of the blog Where Goes Rose, spent six months traveling all around Mexico having a solo travel adventure, before she had to cut the trip short due to Covid. She went to more than 10 states in Mexico, and shares tips, advice and recommendations for traveling to destinations all over Mexico, from the big cities of Guadalajara and Mexico City, to smaller towns like San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.

• Based on this blog: wheregoesrose.com/solo-female-travel-mexico

Planning your trip to Tulum, Mexico, in the Yucatan Peninsula/Mexican Caribbean? You’re in the right place because I used to live there, and can offer some (ex) local’s tips for how to visit Tulum and not break the bank! Truth be told, this is completely doable, no matter what your budget is —  and I have 10 Tips on how to do it — as well as some tips on how to plan out your overall travel budget.
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/tulum-on-a-budget

This week's guest, Daria, offers up Mexico tips for solo travel and general travel in the Yucatan Peninsula. This popular area, considered one of the safest in Mexico, includes Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Merida, Isla Holbox Island, Valladolid, Cozumel Island, Isla Mujeres, Izamal "The Yellow City," Lake Bacalar, Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins, Las Coloradas Pink Lakes, and more! Daria spent one month in the Yucatan, some of it as a solo female traveler, and shares her best advice on exploring this region of Mexico.

• Based on this blog: thediscoverynut.com/tips-for-mexico-travel

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🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This continuation of last week's episode offers more tips for solo travelers! Always dreamt of solo travel? Is your first solo trip coming up — and you're unsure how to feel about it? This is the podcast episode for you! I traveled solo throughout Mexico and Guatemala for years, and I'm spilling the tea on all my tried & true pro tips for traveling alone. As you might imagine, after years of solo travel, I have quite a bit of knowledge to share with you, so this had to be a 2-part episode. 

• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/how-to-travel-alone-for-the-first-time

Always dreamt of solo travel? Is your first solo trip coming up — and you're unsure how to feel about it?? This is the podcast episode for you! I traveled solo throughout Mexico and Guatemala for years, and I'm spilling the tea on all my tried & true pro tips for traveling alone . As you might imagine, after years of solo travel, I have quite a bit of knowledge to share with you, so this will be a 2-part episode. Tune in next week for even more great tips for the solo traveler.

• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/how-to-travel-alone-for-the-first-time

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This week's guest, Marquita, "The Traveling Twin Mama" of the blog Marquita's Travels, spoke with me about making the time to travel! She is a busy mom to twin boys, and works full time.... but still makes the time for solo travel. We discuss why solo travel is important, and her last solo trip to Tulum, Mexico, where she says she was able to rediscover herself, create memories, and re-fill her own cup.

• Based on this blog: marquitastravels.com/solo_vacation_for_mom

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🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Flavia of the blog Latina Traveler, spoke with me about everything from her involvement with Latino World Travelers, an organization that promotes Latinx travel and connects Latinx travelers, to her dissertation on the lack of BIPOC representation in the travel industry, and also her first big solo trip. In 2017, she traveled solo for about 2 months to Colombia and Panama, where she learned about the kindness of strangers during a mudslide, and the importance of trusting your intuition above all as a solo traveler.

• Based on this blog: avagailadventures.com/2020/08/27/solo-travel-escapdes-colombia-panama

Traveling to Mexico City? This is the travel itinerary you need in your life! I lived in CDMX, as it's known, for about 1 year, and in this episode, I break down a neighborhood-by-neighborhood itinerary so you'll see all the most amazing sites in a total of 5 neighborhoods. Head to the blog this podcast is based on, to get even more Mexico City travel tips, Airbnb recommendations, links to recommended tours, places to eat the best tacos... and more!

• Check out all my Mexico City itinerary guides: 3 Days in Mexico City, 4 Days in Mexico City, 5 Days in Mexico City