Solo Female Travel (Travel Lemming Podcast #13)

Are you a solo female traveler or planning your first solo trip? This episode is for you. Travel Lemming creators Laura McFarland & Sky Ariella are seasoned solo female travelers, and in this episode, they give their top tips for having a successful solo trip as a woman. Learn how to plan a solo trip, safety precautions to take while traveling, what to pack, and so much more. Plus, Sky & Laura share their top solo travel destinations and experiences. A special thanks to Tortuga for sponsoring this episode. 👉 Get 10% off at Tortuga: https://travellemming.com/tortuga/ 💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com - Managing solo travel anxiety: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/how-i-manage-solo-travel-anxiety/  - Solo travel vs group tours: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/solo-travel-vs-group-tours/  - Australia campervan: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/my-australia-road-trip-free-campervan/ - Customer reviews: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/customer-reviews-will-make-or-break-your-trip/  - Sailboat in Indonesia: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/indonesia-sailboat/  - Couples traveling separately: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/couples-who-travel-separately/ - Ha Giang Loop: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/motorbike-trip-through-northern-vietnam-ha-giang-loop/  - Packing for 1 year of travel: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/what-i-packed-one-year-around-world-trip/  #SoloFemaleTravel #TravelTips #WomenTravel Segment Timestamps 00:00:00 – Intro & Episode Teaser 00:01:37 – First Solo Travel Experiences 00:04:13 – Planning Styles (Type A vs. Type B) 00:08:55 – Common Misconceptions of Solo Female Travel 00:11:57 – Safety Abroad vs. Home 00:15:44 – Tips for Staying Safe 00:17:49 – Booking Accommodations & Travel Insurance 00:20:01 – Best Parts of Traveling Solo 00:24:01 – Challenges & Loneliness 00:27:52 – Packing Must-Haves 00:30:39 – Budgeting & Saving Money 00:33:01 – Making Friends on the Road 00:37:55 – Favorite Solo Travel Destinations 00:44:07 – Memorable Travel Moments 00:49:48 – Future Destination Wish List 00:53:01 – How Solo Travel Changed Us 00:57:32 – Sponsor Shout-Out & Wrap-Up