A girl's guide to travelling alone: Recent Episodes
Gemma Thompson
Welcome to A Girl’s Guide to Travelling Alone! I’m Gemma Thompson and I’ve been happily travelling solo since 2002. From weekend breaks, to planning epic round-the-world trips, I’m here to help, with practical tips and advice on topics such as how to stay safe, how to decide where to go, how to avoid Delhi Belly and how to plan a worry free trip. I’ll be interviewing some amazing guests such as Wanderlust Magazine’s resident medic Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth, adventure traveller Dave Cornthwaite and Stylist magazine travel editor Anna Hart. There will also be on-the-road city guides plus special on-location episodes such as ‘the life of the digital nomad - on the road from Lisbon’. Thanks for listening! You can read more over at girlsthattravel.com
Lamorna Ash is a British writer, and her award-winning book ‘Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish fishing town’ documents her time spent in the Cornish town of Newlyn. We spoke about what it is to fully immerse yourself into a new environment, and what she took away with her, from her experiences at sea.
Meaghan Hackinen is a Canadian writer, ultra-endurance cyclist, and adventure-seeker. Her first book, South Away: The Pacific Coast on Two Wheels has been nominated for two Canadian book awards.
Francesca Specter is the author of ‘Alonement - How To Be Alone and Absolutely Own It.' We discuss the best ways to make the most of your alone time.
Writer and Photographer Suchitra Vijayan spent seven years travelling solo, across 9,000 miles along India's many borders, from Pakistan to Myanmar to Afghanistan.
Gem Bowles is a solo travel advocate and one of HolidayPirate's deal hunters. In this episode we talk about getting started in solo travel and also some top unexpected tips that can turn a good trip into a great one.
Preet Chandi is a polar explorer. She is currently training to become the first Asian woman to complete a solo unsupported expedition to the South Pole in Antarctica.
Patti Lefkos is an adventure travel writer. She did not try solo travel until she was in her sixties, and she published her first book at the age of 73.
Helen Ochyra shares her experience of solo travel in Scotland and what makes this country so special.
I talk to Jo McClintock, the Senior Director of Global Marketing and Brand at Skyscanner, about how travel may look in 2021
I talk to Rachel Khoo about food, travel, the best things about Paris, London and Stockholm and of course, chocolate!
I talk to Reza Pakravan about his new Amazon Prime series, The World’s Most Dangerous Borders.
Nanjala Nyabola shares some of her experiences of travelling solo as a black African woman.
Heeral Pattni, founder of Amica App, shares her tips on meeting other solo female travellers on the road
Kath Swinbourne shares some wonderful tales and tips from solo camping in Outback Australia
Candace Rardon writes sleeps stories for Calm app. We talk about how these travel stories can gently guide you into another world, and help you drift off. Candace is also a travel illustrator and has had her work published in National Geographic, The New York Times and BBC Travel. We also discuss how sketching can open up a whole other world when travelling.
Rosie Wilby shares her knowledge of the good and bad parts of solo travel and relationships
Liz Warner is currently taking on the challenge of running 30 marathons in 30 different countries, raising money for various women-empowerment charities within each country
Join me on The Path of the Gods where I will guide you through this beautiful hike on The Amalfi Coast
Lisa Francesca Nand talks about her career in travel broadcasting, writing and her excellent show, The Big Travel Podcast.
Efia Sulter is a solo travel writer who also focuses on mental health. Originally from Scotland, she currently lives in Melbourne.
Sophie Montagne describes herself as ‘athletically very average’. Desperate for adventure, she took a year out to travel. On her return to England she applied to join an all female Polar expedition, and was picked.
Mariellen Ward is an award winning travel blogger at BreatheDreamGo.com. We talk about her love of India, advice for a first time visitor, and how to have an authentic Indian experience.
Helen Russell is a best-selling British author, currently living in rural Denmark. Helen is an expert on international happiness, and shares her findings on what happiness looks like around the world, and what we can adopt to make ourselves happier.
BBC Two recently aired a travel show where five teams competed to travel overland from London to Singapore in the shortest time. Natalie and Shameema share their ups and downs.
Emily Luxton is a full time travel blogger and specialises in deeper travel. In this episode she shares her tips on how we can all have a more immersive experience when we travel.
Lindsey Cole has been affected by loss, grief and self harm. In this episode she shares her experiences of turning a harrowing time in her life, into a positive adventure.
Danielle Desir is a travel finance specialist, speaker and podcaster at The Thought Card. In the past few years, she has saved thousands of dollars on travel, paid off her student debt, and become a homeowner.
Travel writer Amy Baker shares some of the warnings she received before embarking on her 6 month solo trip to South America, and why she chose to ignore them.
I’ve been travelling solo since 2002 and haven’t always got it quite right. I learned along the way and have shared my top five tips for solo travellers.
Travel security expert Lloyd Figgins shares his must-dos when reducing risks on the road, without compromising on the fun of solo travel. Includes Lloyd’s essential travel safety packing list.
Ever wondered what it’s like to move to a new country? Sarah Mikutel, founder of The Postcard Academy, shares her top tips on how to fit right in to your new surroundings.
I recently stayed at Outsite, which is a co-living space for digital nomads. I interviewed three people who are all doing their own thing and making a life for themselves on the road, working to a schedule to suit them.
So far, Dave Cornthwaite has completed 14 out of 25 unique 1000 mile journeys, all on non-motorised transport. Dave's ethos in life is to 'Say yes more’, and in this episode we learn how we can all have more adventures.
I took the train to sunny Margate to meet up with contributing travel editor of Stylist Magazine, Anna Hart to discuss her new travel memoir ‘Departures’ and to talk about solo travel and why we should all push ourselves outside of our comfort zone.
International Photographer Laura Pearman shares her top tips on solo travel and how to shoot like a pro when you’re on the road. Laura has even given me a free kit checklist at the end so stay tuned! Such a great value episode!
Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth is Wanderlust Magazine’s resident medic. We discuss how to avoid getting Delhi belly, what to do if you have an accident or are taken ill when you’re travelling and what essential medical kit we should all take with us on each trip.