In March 2012, I went through a completely traumatic experience while flying from NYC to Las Vegas. It was one that could have prevented me from ever following my dreams of solo travel. However, I knew I loved to travel so much that I couldn't let this be what put an end to my journey.

In today's episode, I will share the story of what happened to me on that scary day and how I was able to overcome my fears to travel again. Empowerment. Inspiration. Independence. That is what we are all about! 

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==About Sara==

Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. 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 owner of STW Planning, LLC, 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

Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription.

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★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society

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★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course

★ Become a Travel Designer

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Welcome to 2021 solo travelers. I cannot believe we are already in the new year. 

To kick things off, in today's episode we will be discussing the state of the travel industry, National Geographic's top destinations for 2021, and where American's are able to travel to...now.

In the US? See what restrictions are in each US state. https://wanderlog.com/covid-us-state-travel-restrictions

Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers.

==About Sara==

Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. 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 owner of STW Planning, LLC, 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

Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription.

★ Shop at the STW Boutique

★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society

★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway

★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course

★ Become a Travel Designer

★ Follow us on:

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We all go through periods in our life where we struggle with knowing our purpose. From what career to choose to when to start a family, there is a lot of pressure on women to have this all figured out. And not having it “all together” can cause a lot of us to feel anxious, depressed, and many other emotions. 

In today’s episode, we chat with Tiffany Mosher, the author of Beauty Beyond the Threshold. Tiffany will share her journey to recovery and self-discovery through traveling solo and volunteering. 

Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers.

==About Sara==

Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. 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 owner of STW Planning, LLC, 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

Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription.

★ Shop at the STW Boutique

★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society

★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway

★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course

★ Become a Travel Designer

★ Follow us on:

- Instagram 

- Society Instagram 

- Facebook 

- TikTok 

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Traveling solo is one of the most empowering things a woman can do for herself. Going through a divorce is a challenging experience that can bring out insecurity, a lack of self-worth, and many other negative emotions. 

In today's episode, Sara is joined by Oliva Summerhill, the founder of Summerhill Wealth Management. Olivia will share how she inspires her clients to utilize travel post-divorce to become empowered and ready to take on the next chapter of their lives.  Also, tune in to learn of Olivia’s favorite luxury getaway and spa & fitness retreat destinations.  

Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers.

==About Sara==

Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. 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 owner of STW Planning, LLC, 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

Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription.

★ Shop at the STW Boutique

★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society

★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway

★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course

★ Become a Travel Designer

★ Follow us on:

- Instagram 

- Society Instagram 

- Facebook 

- TikTok 

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A lot of people ask me how I find time to exercise while traveling. Especially when often there are no fitness facilities. Well, it’s a simple answer – I am committed to being the healthiest and happiest me I can be and a lot of that is to do with my fitness.  

In today's mini-episode I share my tips to help you with your health and fitness during travel. 

Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers.

==About Sara==

Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. 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 owner of STW Planning, LLC, 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

Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription.

★ Shop at the STW Boutique

★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society

★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway

★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course

★ Become a Travel Designer

★ Follow us on:

- Instagram 

- Society Instagram 

- Facebook 

- TikTok 

Intro and outro music credit: Sand Patterns by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Planning a trip can be the most exciting time but, when it comes to figuring out what to wear and pack, the stress begins to surface.

In today's episode, I am sharing my tips on how to pack for extended travel and key essentials for trekking!

Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers.

==About Sara==

Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. 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 owner of STW Planning, LLC, 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

Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription.

★ Shop at the STW Boutique

★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society

★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway

★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course

★ Become a Travel Designer

★ Follow us on:

- Instagram 

- Society Instagram 

- Facebook 

- TikTok 

Intro and outro music credit: Sand Patterns by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

I get asked quite frequently about how and why I started my own travel business. So, in today's episode, I will be sharing how I got started as a home-based agent and what it has meant for me.

Become an agent: www.stwplanning.com/become-an-agent/  

Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers.

==About Sara==

Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. 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 owner of STW Planning, LLC, 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

Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription.

★ Shop at the STW Boutique

★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society

★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway

★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course

★ Become a Travel Designer

★ Follow us on:

- Instagram 

- Society Instagram 

- Facebook 

- TikTok 

Intro and outro music credit: Sand Patterns by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

We have talked about how important it is to do your research prior to traveling. This research should not only include safety advisories but, also laws in the area and anything related to the culture.  I

In today's episode, I am sharing some unique and unknown international laws that you should be aware of when you travel.  

Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers.

==About Sara==

Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. 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 owner of STW Planning, LLC, 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

Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription.

★ Shop at the STW Boutique

★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society

★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway

★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course

★ Become a Travel Designer

★ Follow us on:

- Instagram 

- Society Instagram 

- Facebook 

- TikTok 

Intro and outro music credit: Sand Patterns by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

With 195 countries to choose from and all the cities and towns within those countries, choosing a destination is not always the easiest decision.  

In today's episode, we discuss tips to help you choose your perfect destination as well as the type of travel style you want to experience. 

Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers.

==About Sara==

Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. 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 owner of STW Planning, LLC, 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

Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription.

★ Shop at the STW Boutique

★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society

★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway

★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course

★ Become a Travel Designer

★ Follow us on:

- Instagram 

- Society Instagram 

- Facebook 

- TikTok 

Intro and outro music credit: Sand Patterns by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Most people believe that in order to travel you have to have a lot of money. This is one of the biggest myths surrounding travel. Of course, the more money you have, the more you will be able to afford luxurious hotels, lavish dinners, etc. 

However, you can still have an amazing vacation on a budget.  In today's episode, we are going to discuss the 'B' word...Budget. How can you budget and save properly to ensure you can make the most out of your next solo travel adventure. 

Love the Solo Travel Woman podcast? Give us a rating and leave a 5-star review. It helps us reach more amazing solo travelers.

==About Sara==

Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. 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 owner of STW Planning, LLC, 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

Find female travel companions through Tourlina, a trusted and verified network of solo travel women. Use code Sara50 for 50% off a 1-year subscription.

★ Shop at the STW Boutique

★ Join the FREE Solo Travel Woman Society

★ Join a Solo Travel Woman Getaway

★ Take the Beginner's Guide to Solo Travel Course

★ Become a Travel Designer

★ Follow us on:

- Instagram 

- Society Instagram 

- Facebook 

- TikTok 

Intro and outro music credit: Sand Patterns by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License