Episode Details

Taking the trip of a lifetime solo can feel daunting, but pushing past the initial fear opens up incredible possibilities. Host Patti Hunt shares her personal journey of stepping outside her comfort zone after being forced into solo travel through her work visiting campgrounds across the Northeast. From cruising on a historic steamboat at Lake George to swimming in the Hudson River and crossing Lake Champlain, she breaks down how small day trips can build the confidence needed for bigger adventures. Tune in to explore how to embrace the independence of solo travel without feeling truly alone, find joy in simple moments, and start building your own actionable travel list today.

Key Takeaways

• Solo travel doesn't mean being isolated; you can connect with groups, call friends for safety, and share moments along the way.
• Confidence builds in small steps, so starting with short day trips close to home helps ease the fear of going farther.
• Waiting for the perfect time, partner, or situation will keep you stuck, because a perfect scenario rarely exists.
• Making an active list of both small day trips and big bucket list goals helps turn travel dreams into realistic plans.

Resources from this Episode

• Happy Grounds: https://camphappygrounds.com/
• Lake George Historic Steamboat Cruise: https://youtu.be/-d474i0UaoU?si=gjtJZo1JfCOpldYS 
• Inspired Travels Episode: Girl Camper with Janine Pettitt: https://youtu.be/uMxpThLQoIE?si=6QUswm72YrGUJP8n 
• Inspired Travels Episode: Adventure Crew with Charlie Grace: https://youtu.be/g3mgXJIqB1k?si=b6HoFuvS3yYTyl4l 
  
  

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