Solo travel as a woman can be challenging and a little daunting, but today's guest is such a great example of how you can be brave and smart about it, and have wonderful adventures abroad. We host Nora Katterman, who has spent the last few years on the road, in South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and most recently has been grounded in Australia during the pandemic. After some time traveling alone, she met her partner, and we get to hear her comparisons of these two styles of visiting new places. She also talks about her passion for slow travel, the experiences that left the biggest impact on her, and her newfound love of Australia! We talk about some great recommendations and tips from Nora, from budgeting strategies, helpful resources, and why smiling can be such a powerful means of communication! Nora open up about the times when she felt worried or self-doubting, and how support from her parents and meeting new and exciting people helped her to overcome the difficulties that inevitably arise on the road. For all this and more, be sure to listen in to hear all that our guest has to say!
Today on On Arrival:
• What it was like to volunteer at an animal rescue center in the Amazon.
• How Nora made the decision to venture out and start traveling alone.
• Some of the biggest lessons that traveling solo has taught Nora.
• The power of smiling in foreign cities!
• Nora's process for deciding on where to go next and the things she considers before choosing.
• What its like to work in the Ecuadorian jungle!
• Advice from Nora about taking the leap for those considering solo travel in the future.
• Nora's top destination for solo female travelers.
• How meeting a partner has changed Nora's travel experiences.
• Nora's recommendations for an off-the-beaten-path trip to Borneo!
• Tips from Nora to make trips more affordable and manageable.
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