In today's episode I share tips from my own travels around the world, more specifically focused on solo travel. Out of the 43 countries I have visited, I have traveled to 10 countries solo and let me tell you, they were home to some of the greatest experiences of my life! I go into great detail in this episode, sharing my lessons learned, top tips for women to stay safe and some helpful websites / apps to help you along the way. As always, please reach out anytime on my Instagram DM's @thenovacoach or send me an email ailish@thenovacoach.com with any questions, concerns or queries. I absolutely LOVE talking all things solo travel, so I will be happy to help you along the way!   TIME STAMPS BELOW: 04:03 - Reasons Why Solo Travel is Beneficial 19:00 - Tips on 'How' to Begin Your Plan 22:45 - When I Considered Moving to Australia in 2017 / 2018 27:28 - Hostel Dorms 36:47 - Singapore 38:26 - Indonesia 42:20 - MAPS Application 43:54 - How to Plan a Rough Itinerary 45:25 - Helpful Websites 49:55 - Important Tips for Females 56:59 - Making New Friends & Practicing Solo Scenarios 58:54 - Food Market Tips 59:56 - Things to Pack, New Zealand 01:02:10 - New Zealand, Itinerary Tips 01:05:05 - Technology Tips, Gadgets etc. 01:08:24 - Runners/Trainers, Laundry 01:09:01 - Hair Tools, Make-up, Spa Treatments 01:12:38 - How To Eat Alone & Make Friends 01:15:00 - Exploring the City 01:16:43 - Last BIG Tip 01:17:29 - Answers to My Instagram Q&A Anywhere to avoid when traveling solo? Did you meet others on the trips or go completely solo? Where is your top solo destination and why? How do I Vlog? How do I meet like-minded people when traveling, when I don't like clubbing? How to stay safe as a woman when solo traveling? 01:23:53 - Hong Kong 01:26:07 - Review, Song Choice   Websites and Apps mentioned: For Travel Insurance: World Nomads - Click Here For Bus Tickets: Seat 61 - Click Here Plane Seats for the views as you land: Seat Guru - Click Here and Seat Link - Click Here Offline Map to use on phone: MapsMe - Click Here New Zealand Travel Company I went with: Stray Travel - Click Here   My song choice this week is: Kah-Lo 'Fire' Click Here