#39 – How To Survive Your First Solo Adventure

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Do you have a bucket list of adventures and no one to share them with?

Are you tired of waiting for your boyfriend Bob to get over his extreme fear of heights so he can climb the mountain with you? Or your BFF Becky to finally save up enough vacation days so you can hit the AT?

Friend, if you're tired of waiting around for other people, it might be time to take the leap into solo adventuring.

And I promise you, you can do it without falling off a cliff, breaking both arms, and having to dig a snow cave with your face to survive.

In today's episode, we'll take a look at some common objections to solo adventure travel and burn. Them. Down. 🔥

Ready? Let's do this.

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Episode Sneak Peek

  • [3:45] A sneak preview of my own upcoming solo adventure in Washington State.

  • [5:26] Is solo adventure travel dangerous? Why sometimes group adventures are more risky than going alone. The dangers of putting off your dreams and creating deathbed regrets. How a little danger can be good for you.

  • [13:22] Why you should stop waiting for someone to travel with you. How being demanding about vacation plans can torpedo your romantic relationships, and what to do instead. Tips for nudging a noncommittal travel companion into pulling the trigger (or not). How going on your own adventures instead of other people’s adventures enriches your life.

  • [18:03] Traveling with friends is not necessarily more fun. Why it’s important to choose your travel friends wisely. How strangers can actually make better adventure partners.

  • [21:53] Options for solo adventurers. When to go alone, hire a guide, or join a group trip, plus safety tips for each option.