Roam Alone
Roam Alone is a podcast about solo travel — the courage, transformation, and unexpected connections that happen when people explore the world on their own.
Each episode features inspiring stories from travelers who discovered confidence, healing, and adventure through traveling alone. From first-time solo trips to long-distance walking journeys across Europe, guests share how solo travel changed their lives.
Roam Alone explores everything from solo hiking and travel after major life changes to traveling alone later in life and finding community on the road. Whether you're dreaming about your first solo trip or already love traveling independently, these conversations will inspire your next adventure.
Episodes
11 episodes
Why Women Over 50 Are Traveling Solo More Than Ever
Solo travel is booming — and one group is leading the movement: women over 50.In this episode of Roam Alone, we explore why midlife and older women are becoming one of the fastest-growing groups of solo travelers in the world.From...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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20:03
Adventure After 65: Solo Walking Across Europe
In this episode of Roam Alone, we talk about solo hiking in Europe and starting solo travel after 65 with long-distance walker Paula Kreissler. In this episode of Roam Alone, Paula shares how she discovered ...
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Episode 10
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37:24
From Backpacker to Mountain Guide: Turning Adventure Travel into a Career
What happens when a six-month backpacking trip changes the entire trajectory of your life?In Episode 9 of Roam Alone, I sit down with Donovan Pacholl, co-founder of Embark Exploration Co., the outfitter behind my v...
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Episode 9
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29:03
Traveling Alone to Concerts: Finding Your Community on the Road
What if solo travel started with a concert ticket?In Episode 8 of Roam Alone, I’m joined by Molly — the ultimate concert queen — who travels solo to cities across the country (and now internationally) to see her favorite artists...
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Episode 8
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21:25
Why People Start Traveling Alone: One Traveler’s Story
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 brav...
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Episode 7
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42:41
Finding Strength Through Solo Travel After Cancer
What do you do when the body you once trusted changes—but the desire to explore the world doesn’t?In Episode 6 of Roam Alone, I sit down with Tracy, a traveler I first met as a tentmate while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in 2018. ...
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Episode 6
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39:29
Traveling Alone After Loss: How Solo Travel Helps You Heal
In Part Two of my conversation with Mark Fryer, we explore how solo travel can become a powerful tool for healing after loss.Mark shares what it was like traveling alone to Puerto Vallarta shortly after the death of his mot...
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Episode 5
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44:32
First Solo Trip: Leaving Home to Find Yourself
What do you do when you know—deep down—that you don’t belong where you were born?In Episode 4 of Roam Alone, Mark Fryer reflects on growing up in the south end of Louisville, Kentucky, where he often felt like an outcast ...
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Episode 4
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42:33
The Confidence You Gain From Traveling Alone
Solo travel isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about meeting a stronger version of yourself.In this episode, Rosemary Sims opens up about how traveling alone transformed her confidence and sense of independence during a pivot...
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Episode 3
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25:05
Growing Up With Solo Travel: A Life of Independent Adventure
In this episode of Roam Alone, we sit down with Kristen Thoburn, whose journey into solo travel began earlier than most—on mission trips with her parents at just five years old. By age twelve, Kristen was already t...
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Episode 2
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45:56