Solo travel is lauded as one of the most exciting ways to see the world—and for good reason. It's adventurous, eye-opening, unpredictable, transformative. But it can also be challenging and, at some points, a little lonely, even for the most experienced of travelers. Lale chats with Jessica Nabongo, who in 2019 became the first documented Black woman to visi ... Show More
Sep 17
Introducing: "The Journey," from In The Dark
“The Journey,” an audio investigation hosted by the New Yorker staff writer Ava Kofman, unravels the mystery of how Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a wealthy Los Angeles couple, obtained dozens of children through nearly as many surrogates—and exposes a scandal that threatens to un ... Show More
59m 19s
Jul 2023
The POWER of solo traveling
Ahhhh. SOLO TRAVEL. One of the most highly requested topics I get asked to cover is my experience doing shit alone. And yeah, it can be intimidating, scary and crazy to go off on adventures completely solo. In this episode, I talk about a few experiences I've had solo traveling, ... Show More
43m 39s
Jun 2024
Why solo travel will change your life forever
<p>Solo travel is such a life changing experience, and one of the most popular questions I get asked is, WHY do you travel alone and how? So, on today's episode, I wanted to dive into this topic of traveling on my own, what it means to me, the value in traveling independently ... Show More
33m 22s
Sep 2024
8 Reasons Why Traveling Alone is the Ultimate Path to Self-Discovery & Why You Should Take a Solo Trip
Have you ever thought about taking a solo trip? What do you think you'd learn about yourself if you traveled alone? Today, Jay unpacks the unexpected benefits of solo travel. Whether you’re an avid traveler or someone hesitant to step out of your comfort zone, traveling alone, ev ... Show More
31m 31s
Mar 2023
Traveling Solo for the First Time
It can be scary to travel solo, but when we let go of expectations, there are so many adventures to be had. Today, Dora talks about managing anxious thoughts when we travel to a new place by ourselves. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She i ... Show More
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