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In Episode 13, we sit down with Alexa West, bestselling author and creator of the Solo Girls Travel Guide. Alexa’s story is one of transformation – using travel as a tool to rebuild, discover purpose, and empower women around the world. From publishing her latest book, The One Way Ticket Plan, to offering advice for solo travelers, Alexa shares how she turned her adventures into a career that helps others find freedom through travel.
I hesitated before placing my backpack in the rack above my seat, brushing off the idea that it might not be safe. It’s not like I was alone; between the two of us we could keep an eye on it. When we arrived at the terminal, I reached up and my heart plummeted into my stomach. It had only taken five minutes. Both of us had drifted off and someone had grabbed my pack and hopped off the bus.
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. It’s time to start making your gifting checklist for the women travelers in your life (which may or may not include yourself). Whether you’re in #treatyoself mode or perusing options for that special travelista in your life, there’s no better time than now. Wondering what to get your sister who travels with her family of four? Do you have a burnt-out coworker who could use a bit of travel inspo? Or what about your best friend and her solo adventures?
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