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March 25, 2025 51 mins


Join hosts Heide Brandes and Nicky Omohundro as they delve into the world of authentic solo travel experiences for midlife women. 

In this captivating episode, meet Anita Thomas - an award-winning travel show host who has visited an astounding 123 countries over her 13-year career as a Pan-American World Airways purser. Anita shares her journey from aviation professional to acclaimed broadcaster, revealing how she transforms destinations through the eyes and voices of locals who call these places home.

What you'll discover in this episode:

  • How to connect authentically with locals while staying safe in unfamiliar places
  • Practical travel safety tips specifically for women travelers
  • Cultural awareness insights from decades of international exploration
  • Budget-friendly travel strategies that maximize experiences
  • The evolution of female solo travel and what different generations can learn from each other

Connect with Anita Thomas:

  • Instagram: @AnitaAndFriends (Note: Anita spelled with two n's)
  • Facebook: Anita Stokes Thomas
  • Website: TravelWithAnita.com (with two n's in Anita)

Whether you're planning your first solo adventure or your 50th, Untethered and Wander Wise delivers the perfect blend of practical travel wisdom and inspiring stories that will fuel your wanderlust. Join our community of intrepid women travelers who prove that the best journeys begin when you're brave enough to travel untethered!

Follow Untethered and Wander Wise:

  • Instagram: @untetheredwanderwise
  • Facebook: Untethered and Wander Wise

Subscribe now to never miss an episode of this empowering travel podcast for midlife women explorers!

#WomenTravel #SoloTravel #MidlifeAdventure #FemaleExplorers #TravelOver45 #AuthenticTravel #WomenEmpowerment #TravelPodcast #CulturalExploration #TravelSafety


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