Solo Adventures: Embracing Your Way of Life with Rad Globetrottingchic

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February 28, 2024 • 51 mins

The philosophy of travel as a means to celebrate cultural diversity, embrace differences, and find beauty in every corner of the world. Rad Globetrottingchic, a seasoned solo traveler, developed her love for travel through an army upbringing. Exploring India and Africa in her childhood, she later moved to the US at 18, becoming a travel therapist.

Rad shares the importance of cultural sensitivity, adapting to diverse environments, and creating a life filled with meaningful experiences. She also shares some personal safety for solo female travelers, including tips such as dressing appropriately, using a chest-worn bag, and employing navigation apps. Rad then unravels her upcoming backpacking trip through Central Asia, with plans to explore Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. She discusses challenges such as visa restrictions and the need for guided tours in certain countries.

Tune in and let Rad inspire your next expedition!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Rad's journey and her passion for travel
Rad’s adventures and challenges of traveling
Planning and preparations for solo travel

BEST MOMENTS

"Your words are spells. You put things out into the universe and then they actually do come back to you."

"Travel is my passion in life. And what gave me the travel bug, I was born in an army household."

"There's no cookie cutter way of doing it. It's truly an adventure. And you just don't know what you're going to encounter until you're there."

"You have to understand that even in a lot of places in the states, you walk out in booty shorts and the tank top or you have your midriff out and you're showing all your girls, you're going to get attention."

"The whole point of travel is to experience something different. It's cultural diversity. If it were totally the same, what fun would that be, right?"

"Read the room. If you feel okay, you feel safe, sure. Ask anybody who might be able to help you. If you're not feeling 100%, don't ask."

"The one rule of thumb that I have is if I'm in a country that's a little less well traveled, for example, a lot of the countries in Africa, I do not go out alone in the dark."

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