I will say it and say it again, and then say it one more time. Solo travel can be one of the most rewarding, transformational, and healing things we can do for ourselves. It is deeply empowering, and I firmly believe that it makes us more confident, open-minded, curious individuals.

Solo travel brings not only so much dimension to our understanding of the world, but also our understanding of self. In Episode 2 of There & Back Again, I talk to my dear friend Manasi about her first-ever solo adventure, to Colombia, and the impact it had on her healing journey towards being more comfortable in her solitude. She shares what she learned about herself in her two-week adventure and offers reassurance to anyone who is feeling nervous about taking a solo adventure. 

Manasi Mishra is an activist and social justice communications professional based in Seattle. She is passionate about healing justice, particularly about how communities heal together and in connection with nature. Connect with her on Instagram @maa.nuh.see. 

Thank you, Manasi, for sharing your journey on this project. And thank you listeners for being here! 

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If you’re feeling like you want to solo travel, but you’re nervous about it and don’t know where to begin, check out my first audio project, “A Brief Guide to Solo Travel”. It’s in this list of episodes. 

Thank you! See you next week :).