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Dream To Destination

by Shelley Marmor

Solo travel is freedom. It is one of the quickest paths to personal growth & empowerment! ...One of the best places for it? Mexico 🇲🇽 Not convinced!? Join Shelley of Travel Mexico Solo, and other solo female travelers to learn all about solo travel, Mexico travel, and solo travel in Mexico!Host Shelley has been living and traveling solo in Mexico since 2018, and now she helps other women cross solo travel & Mexico travel off their bucket list. If you're ready to turn your travel Dream into your travel Destination, this podcast was made for you ✈️

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Episodes

  1. 55 • Merida, Mexico Travel Safety

    Curious about Merida, Mexico safe travel? It is actually known as the safest city in Mexico — but you’ve come to the right place to get a more thorough answer to the Is Merida Mexico Safe? — because I have lived in Merida since 2019. In this podcast, I’m sharing all my Merida and Yucatan…

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  2. 54 • Pt. 2: 30 Solo female travel tips (#14-30)

    Need some solo travel tips & advice? The solo travel advice in this podcast comes from the experts — female travel bloggers who have been on solo vacations, and have amazing solo travel info to pass on to you. From how to take epic solo travel photos, to solo travel safety measures and solo…

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  3. 53 • Pt. 1: 30 Solo female travel tips (#1-13)

    Need some solo travel tips & advice? The solo travel advice in this podcast comes from the experts — female travel bloggers who have been on solo vacations, and have amazing solo travel info to pass on to you. From how to take epic solo travel photos, to solo travel safety measures and solo…

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  4. 52 • Safe solo female travel in Mexico City

    Traveling to Mexico City alone? You’ve landed on the right podcast for Mexico City solo travel tips and advice — because I used to live there! That’s right, I spent about a year in Mexico City as a solo female traveler, and have a lot of info to share with you about how you can visit this amazing...

  5. 51 • Poonam talks 10 benefits of solo travel

    Poonam, of blog Rex Angel, took her first solo trip in 2014. Since then, she has been to places including Mexico, London, Paris and Hawaii, all as a solo female traveler! In this episode of the podcast, we discuss 10 benefits of traveling alone, and Poonam offers advice for making the leap and...

  6. 50 • How to start a travel podcast

    In honor of my 50th episode, I decided to do an episode about how to start a travel podcast! From narrowing down your niche to what equipment you need, and picking a podcast host, designing your cover art and how to find guests, this will help get you on the right track to starting a podcast for...

  7. 49 • Renting a car in Mexico

    Looking into a Mexico car rental? You’ve come to the right place, because I live in Mexico, and am going to walk you through the process of renting a car in Mexico. By the end of this article, you’re going to feel confident about the entire Mexico rental procedure, Mexico car insurance rules and...

  8. 48 • Kelli talks Mexico van life

    This week's guest, Kelli of blog The Vanabond Tales, along with her partner, Eddie, traveled Mexico in their Chevy van for about six months! In this episode of the podcast we discuss the #1 question about van life in Mexico, and Mexico travel in general: Is Mexico travel safe? We also cover what...

  9. 47 • The ultimate Tulum, Mexico travel guide

    🏝️ For a complete guide to visiting Tulum, visit my newest site, Tulum Travel Secrets! Tulum travel planning on your mind? If you’ve never visited Tulum (or even Mexico), the thought of traveling to Tulum might be overwhelming — but by the end of this podcast, you will be a Tulum pro. How do I...

  10. 46 • Brittany overcomes fear & anxiety through travel

    Brittany, of the blog She Goes With Purpose, a self-proclaimed homebody who loves solo travel, says "I don’t believe that anyone is truly fearless." In this week's episode of the podcast, we talk about some of her fears and anxieties about solo female travel, and how she has learned to cope with...

  11. 45 • Traveling to Merida, Mexico

    🇲🇽 For a complete guide to visiting Merida, check out my newest site, Travel To Merida! Making your Merida, Mexico travel plan? How exciting! If you’ve never visited Merida (or even Mexico), the thought of Merida travel planning might be overwhelming — but by the end of this podcast, you will…

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  12. 44 • Louisa talks van life in Mexico

    Louisa, of @theoffgridgirl, was on sabbatical from work in Denver, and decided to buy a camper and do some solo travel in Mexico for six months! In this episode of the podcast we talk about solo female travel in Mexico, what it's like to drive in Mexico, her adventures going to about half the...

  13. 43 • 50 Mexico travel tips from a long-time resident

    Need useful Mexico travel tips? You’ve come to the right place because, well, I live in Mexico, and also because the 50 best Mexico travel tips are all right here! By the end of this podcast, you’ll discover all the tips for traveling to Mexico that will make your trip smoother, safer and more...

  14. 42 • What to pack (and NOT pack) for Mexico

    Mexico isn't all beaches and tropical weather, and in fact, Mexico City and Central Mexico are much colder than most people think they are. This episode covers everything you need to know about how to dress and what to wear in Mexico, what to pack for the beaches and what to pack for cities in...

  15. 41 • Sue's 15 Tips to combat loneliness in solo travel

    🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Sue, of the blog Sue Where Why What, has been a solo traveler for more than 30 years! On this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss one of the most common reasons women don't take their first solo trip — They think they will...

  16. 40 • Tips for safe solo travel in Mexico

    One of the biggest questions in the Mexico travel world is — Is Mexico safe for travel? While this question has no real answer (I wish it did!), I am offering 20 Tips on how to travel to Mexico as safely as possible. I have been to 14 out of 32 states now, most as a solo traveler, and encountered...

  17. 39 • Kylie's 5 Tips for being a mindful traveler

    🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆We all miss travel — but when it's safe to move freely again, What will you do different? This week's guest, Kylie, of the blog Kylie Nathan, spent some time teaching English in Thailand and doing both group and solo travel through Asia.…

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  18. 38 • How to NOT get sick in Mexico

    One of the biggest questions in the Mexico travel world is — Can I drink the water? To quickly answer that, NO, tap water in Mexico isn't safe to drink. While tap water should be avoided (no one drinks it, btw; not even locals!), some people also avoid more than they need to... like street food....

  19. 37 • Michelle talks getting paid to travel the world

    🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Michelle, of the blog Wander Eat Write, has traveled to all 7 continents, on all 7 seas — for $0! She has done everything from teaching English abroad in Japan, to being a youth counselor on cruise ships, to even living and...

  20. 36 • How to NOT feel lonely during solo travel

    One of the biggest questions from first time solo female travelers is — Will I feel lonely? Spoiler alert: Most likely. However, loneliness is normal human emotion — and the better question is How do I combat the feelings of loneliness? In this episode, we'll chat about some strategies to…

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  21. 35 • Heather's 11 Tips for making friends during solo travel

    🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Heather, of the blog Heather Begins, left the U.S. corporate world after 25-years to travel the world solo! In the last four years, she has slow traveled to more than 20 countries, making new and lifelong friends all along the...

  22. 34 • Planning your first Mexico solo trip

    🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆Wondering where to visit in Mexico on your first solo trip? There are the obvious big destinations, like Tulum and Mexico City, but there are also some great off the beaten path places like Bacalar and Guanajuato. However, deciding where to go…

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  23. 33 • Rose talks about her solo travel in Mexico

    🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Rose, of the blog Where Goes Rose, spent six months traveling all around Mexico having a solo travel adventure, before she had to cut the trip short due to Covid. She went to more than 10 states in Mexico, and shares tips…

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  24. 32 • 10 Tips for Tulum, Mexico travel on a budget

    Planning your trip to Tulum, Mexico, in the Yucatan Peninsula/Mexican Caribbean? You’re in the right place because I used to live there, and can offer some (ex) local’s tips for how to visit Tulum and not break the bank! Truth be told, this is completely doable, no matter what your budget is —…

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  25. 31 • Daria talks about her Yucatan solo travel

    This week's guest, Daria, offers up Mexico tips for solo travel and general travel in the Yucatan Peninsula. This popular area, considered one of the safest in Mexico, includes Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Merida, Isla Holbox Island, Valladolid, Cozumel Island, Isla Mujeres, Izamal "The…

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  26. 30 • Pt. 2: How to Travel Alone for the First Time

    🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This continuation of last week's episode offers more tips for solo travelers! Always dreamt of solo travel? Is your first solo trip coming up — and you're unsure how to feel about it? This is the podcast episode for you! I traveled solo throughout...

  27. 29 • Pt. 1: How to Travel Alone for the First Time

    Always dreamt of solo travel? Is your first solo trip coming up — and you're unsure how to feel about it?? This is the podcast episode for you! I traveled solo throughout Mexico and Guatemala for years, and I'm spilling the tea on all my tried & true pro tips for traveling alone . As you might...

  28. 28 • Marquita talks about her solo travel in Tulum

    This week's guest, Marquita, "The Traveling Twin Mama" of the blog Marquita's Travels, spoke with me about making the time to travel! She is a busy mom to twin boys, and works full time.... but still makes the time for solo travel. We discuss why solo travel is important, and her last solo trip…

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  29. 27 • Flavia talks Latinx solo travel

    🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Flavia of the blog Latina Traveler, spoke with me about everything from her involvement with Latino World Travelers, an organization that promotes Latinx travel and connects Latinx travelers, to her dissertation on the lack of...

  30. 26 • How to spend 4 days in Mexico City

    Traveling to Mexico City? This is the travel itinerary you need in your life! I lived in CDMX, as it's known, for about 1 year, and in this episode, I break down a neighborhood-by-neighborhood itinerary so you'll see all the most amazing sites in a total of 5 neighborhoods. Head to the blog this...

  31. 25 • Leigh talks traveling solo to Mexico City

    Mexico City is amazing, and despite what the mainstream media might lead you to believe, it's a safe place to travel. My guest this week, Leigh of the blog Campfires and Concierges, joins me to talk about her not one, but two, solo trips to Mexico City. That's right, she loved it so much she...

  32. 24 • Trusting your intuition while solo traveling

    I often refer to solo travel as “the quickest form of therapy” because of all the lessons I learned about myself, some seemingly overnight! One of the biggest was to always trust my intuition (AKA inner voice, higher self, etc.). As a solo traveler, I made it a point to never question my…

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  33. 23 • Nina's Top 10 first time solo travel hacks

    Ready to take your first solo trip? This is the podcast for you! My guest this week, Nina, joins me to talk about how to turn first time potential first time solo travel mistakes & mishaps into first time solo trip wins & successes. We discuss 10 mistakes first timer solo travelers often make…

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  34. 22 • 📿 Ten days in silent meditation

    Do you think you could stay silent for 10 straight days? Are you considering a Vipassana? You’ve come to the right place for info, because I did a 10-day silent meditation retreat at Hridaya Yoga in Mazunte, Oaxaca, Mexico! To those considering doing the same, this podcast has everything you need...

  35. 21 • Carrie talks making time to travel

    Do you have a "good" excuse as to why you "can't" find the time or money or whatever to travel? My guest this week, Carrie of the blog Overworked and Undertraveled (www.undertraveled.com) joins me to talk about how to reframe your excuses (yes — they are excuses!), make a travel plan, and start...

  36. 20 • Traveling to Tulum, Mexico

    This podcast will tell you everything you need to know about safely traveling to Tulum. This travel podcast also covers everything you'd need to know about Tulum, Mexico travel: from Tulum solo female travel safety, to how to get there and where to stay, to which Mayan ruins and cenotes to visit,...

  37. 19 • Sarah's 5 reasons you should travel solo

    Sarah, of the blog Last Minute Wanders, traveled solo for a longggggg time — as in 5 years long! On this episode of the podcast, she talks about her first solo trip, how she thought she made the biggest mistake ever by doing it, and how she pushed through her feelings of anxiety & discomfort, to…

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  38. 18 • 5 ways to overcome solo travel anxiety

    Anxious about traveling alone? You landed (pun intended!) on the right solo travel podcast. Anxiety holds us back from so much we want to do, so you’re not alone. Even as a veteran solo traveler, I feel anxiety while traveling alone from time to time. This podcast has 5 of the tried & true tips I...

  39. 17 • Kathryn talks La Catrina from Day of the Dead

    Kathryn, of Vivien Travel, joins me to discuss La Catrina — the skeletal icon of Mexico's famed Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday! La Catrina's origins & significance are as complex as the last century of Mexican history, but today, she represents, among other things, Mexico’s choice to…

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  40. 16 • Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico

    There's no better time in Mexico than during Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead)! There are a few large celebrations in various parts of the country — but nothing compares to the festivities in Oaxaca City during this Mexican holiday. Check out the podcast to see why I recommend making your...

  41. 15 • Pt. 2: Travel off the beaten path in Oaxaca

    🇲🇽 For a complete guide to visiting Oaxaca, visit my newest site, ⁠Travel To Oaxaca⁠! Mexico's off the beaten path travel destinations are kinda my thing! Looking to travel to some Mexico hidden gems? If so, you’re in the right place… and you’ve come to the right guide. In this podcast, we're...

  42. 14 • Pt. 1: Travel off the beaten path in Mexico

    Mexico's off the beaten path travel destinations are kinda my thing! Looking to travel to some Mexico hidden gems? If so, you’re in the right place… and you’ve come to the right guide! In this podcast, we're going to be discussing 4 of my favorites: Bacalar, Guanajuato, Holbox Island and…

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  43. 13 • Elizabeth has learned 8 languages 😳

    Travel blogger Elizabeth, of AdventuresInFluency.com, joins me to talk about the importance of learning (at least the basics of) the language before visiting another country. To date, she has learned 8 languages, and explains all the ways this has benefitted her personally, as well as the ways it...

  44. 12 • Emma's tips for eating alone while traveling

    Emma, of the blog Forever Lost in Travel, discusses how she overcame her fears & got comfortable dining solo while traveling! Although she describes dinner for one as "the scariest part of traveling alone," she has developed about 15 of her own tips & tricks for confidently dining alone while...

  45. 11 • 5 reasons Mexico is perfect for U.S. travelers

    Let's talk travel destinations & how to pick the best one! In this episode you'll learn 5 reasons why Mexico is the ideal destination for U.S. travelers (solo & not-solo!).... but also things to consider when picking a travel destination. We'll also discuss solo travel safety in Mexico, and some...

  46. 10 • Naa Adei talks Cancun (& Why it wasn't for her)

    Travel blogger Naa Adei of The Pursuit of Flyness joins me to talk about her February 2020 trip to Cancun... one of Mexico's biggest tourist destinations. With 6+ million visitors annually, Cancun actually ranks as one of the world's most-visited beach towns on the planet — but is it a place...

  47. 09 • How to get awesome solo travel photos

    Do you want to learn how to get beautiful solo travel photos, and take your travel photography game to the next level? If so, you’re in the right place. Here’s why: 👋 I’m Shelley, and I’ve been traveling solo & taking photos all along the way since 2018… so I’ve learned a thing or two. Or 44! In...

  48. 08 • Alex's 35 Tips for traveling to Mexico

    Expat/Travel blogger Alex AKA the Backpacking Brunette joins me to discuss her 35 Tips for Traveling to Mexico for the First Time. Now, don't let the "first time" part of that throw you off! I've been living in Mexico since 2018, and even I learned a thing or two. Alex has also been living in...

  49. 07 • Afraid to travel solo? You need these 5 tips

    Afraid to travel alone? If so, you landed on the right podcast (pun very much intended!). Fear is the #1 thing that holds us back from nearly everything we’d like to do, so you’re not alone. Even as a veteran solo traveler, I feel fear while traveling alone from time to time. This podcast has 5…

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  50. 06 • Retha talks things to do on Cozumel Island

    Travel blogger Retha, AKA the Roaming Nanny, joins me to talk about her week-long trip to Cozumel Island in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Cozumel is a popular cruise ship stop and resort town — but it's also so much more than that! In this podcast, Retha talks about getting her PADI diving...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Solo travel is freedom. It is one of the quickest paths to personal growth & empowerment! ...One of the best places for it? Mexico 🇲🇽 Not convinced!? Join Shelley of Travel Mexico Solo, and other solo female travelers to learn all about solo travel, Mexico travel, and solo travel in Mexico!Host Shelley has been living and traveling solo in Mexico since 2018, and now she helps other women cross solo travel & Mexico travel off their bucket list. If you're ready to turn your travel Dream into your travel Destination, this podcast was made for you ✈️

HOSTED BY

Shelley Marmor

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Solo travel is freedom. It is one of the quickest paths to personal growth & empowerment! ...One of the best places for it? Mexico 🇲🇽 Not convinced!? Join Shelley of Travel Mexico Solo, and other solo female travelers to learn all about solo travel, Mexico travel, and solo travel in Mexico!Host...

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