Adventure After 65: Solo Walking Across Europe

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Roam Alone, we talk about solo hiking in Europe and starting solo travel after 65 with long-distance walker Paula Kreissler. In this episode of Roam Alone, Paula shares how she discovered self-guided walking trips through The Natural Adventure and why the format—independent but supported—was the perfect way to begin solo travel. What started with Scotland’s iconic West Highland Way has grown into more than ten journeys across Western Europe, each ranging from 80 to more than 100 miles.Paula talks about navigating washed-out trails, trusting her instincts when routes disappeared, and the empowering feeling of relying entirely on herself. But the biggest transformation didn’t happen on the trail—it happened when she returned home carrying a new sense of strength, confidence, and independence.Her story is proof that adventure doesn’t have an expiration date—and sometimes the best journeys begin when you least expect them.Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Paula 02:10 Discovering The Natural Adventure 09:46 First solo walk: The West Highland Way in Scotland 16:25 Paula’s many solo walks—and where she’s headed nextSee for yourself! Check out The Natural Adventure: https://www.thenaturaladventure.com/Roam Alone is hosted by Theresa Stephens.Instagram: @theresaannstephensFacebook: /theresastephensFacebook: /RoamAlone