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EPISODE · Feb 1, 2026 · 42 MIN

Why People Start Traveling Alone: One Traveler’s Story

from Roam Alone · host Theresa Stephens

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a shared dream outlives the person you planned it with?In Episode 7 of Roam Alone, I’m joined by Anne—a traveler who embodies wanderlust in its truest form. After the death of a close friend, Anne made the brave decision to take the trip they had always dreamed of together: the Amalfi Coast. What began as a tribute became the start of a lifelong solo travel journey.From a chance encounter with a stranger in Paris to practical safety strategies that help her navigate the world solo, Anne reminds us that travel can hold both loss and beauty at the same time.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to Anne and her intrepid wanderlust02:10 Taking her first solo trip to the Amalfi Coast as a tribute to a friend12:48 A powerful encounter with a stranger at a Paris restaurant26:21 Anne’s solo travel safety tips, including the famous “don’t mess with me” faceAnnie's NuggetsRick Steves' toursRoam Alone is hosted by Theresa Stephens.Instagram: @theresaannstephensFacebook: /theresastephensFacebook: /RoamAlone

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Send us Fan Mail What happens when a shared dream outlives the person you planned it with? In Episode 7 of Roam Alone, I’m joined by Anne—a traveler who embodies wanderlust in its truest form. After the death of a close friend, Anne made the brave decision to take the trip they had always dreamed of together: the Amalfi Coast. What began as a tribute became the start of a lifelong solo travel journey. From a chance encounter with a stranger in Paris to practical safety strategies that help he...

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