Design Her Travel
Do you feel most alive when exploring new parts of the world? Do you dream of living a life filled with adventure, connection, and purpose?
If so, you’re in right place! Design Her Travel is the podcast that inspires you to turn those dreams into reality.
Hosted by global nomad Kim Anderson, this podcast is your weekly source of travel tips, fascinating stories, and actionable advice. Whether you’re dreaming of your first solo trip, planning your next family adventure, or searching for ways to design an intentional life full of travel, Design Her Travel has something for you.
Each episode takes you behind the scenes of extraordinary journeys, from travelers who’ve walked the globe, rowed across oceans, written best-selling books and created success as digital nomads and travel entrepreneurs.
Through a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes, you’ll get real-world tips, heartfelt stories, and the kind of inspiration that’ll have you turning your travel dreams into reality.
Meet Kim:
Her solo travels have taken her to over 40 countries and across countless oceans, and her unique experiences—like sailing the world despite not seeing the ocean until age 12—prove that transformation happens when you step out of your comfort zone. Her passion for adventure and community led her to create Design Her Travel group trips for like-minded women, offering you the chance to explore the world with a built-in travel tribe of lifelong friends.
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Solo Female Travel in Africa: Your Essential Guide to an Empowering & Safe Adventure w/ Lynett Nakamanya #89
Have you dreamed of visiting the African continent but are hesitant because of all the safety warnings?
Well, get ready because this week we’re shattering myths and diving into the world of solo female travel with the Girls Travel Africa founder, Lynett Nakamanya.
Lynett shares her journey of breaking into a male-dominated industry and her passion for tourism. She gives us an insider look at the incredible trips offered by Girls Travel Africa, including adventures in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
Girls Travel Africa doesn’t just focus on the wonderful world of African Safaris but specializes in wellness trips that blend the beauty of African adventure with the relaxation of luxury accommodations in sustainable eco-friendly lodges.
We discuss the importance of cultural sensitivity and Lynette provides essential safety tips for women travelers exploring Africa.
From solo adventures to wellness retreats and cultural immersions, discover how Lynette's company is making a difference in African tourism by advocating for women's empowerment and sustainably supporting women-owned businesses.
Tune in to hear Lynette's inspiring story and gain valuable insights on how to embark on your own safe and empowering African adventure.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- The rise of sustainable travel in Uganda
- The vast differences in African countries
- Designing the perfect trip
- The bread basket of Africa
- When to visit Uganda, Botswana, or Tanzania & what to do there
RESOURCES:
Connect with Lynett: Instagram - Website: Girls Travel Africa
⚡ ROUND BOOKS:
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Who Moved the Cheese by Spencer Johnson
EPISODE DETAILS:
4:58 - Travel provides a freedom that allows you to be expressive and learn not only about new places but also about yourself.
5:08 - Travel not only allows you to appreciate new things and new places, but it shows you and allows you to appreciate the things that you already have.
7:59 - Many people might feel overwhelmed when trying to plan a trip to any nation within the African continent.
17:19 - The growing trend in tourism within Uganda is a push towards sustainable travel and trips with cultural immersion.
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