Solo Explorers - Transformative Solo Travel for Women

Transformative Solo Travel for Women

Inspiring and empowering your solo travel journey

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Welcome to Solo Explorers

30 Women, 30 Life-changing Stories

Solo Explorers is a collection of inspiring stories of transformation and empowerment through solo travel.

Addressing the fears and uncertainties that often stop women from travelling on their own, Solo Explorers aims to inspire and empower women to travel solo through the wisdom, experience and guidance of courageous women who have.

Each page uncovers how solo travel sparked self-awareness, shattered limitations and perceptions, and influenced their careers, relationships, passions, personal growth, and ability to make a positive impact on society.

As you dive into these stories, you’ll be inspired to start your solo travel journey – making positive changes and having the time of your life along the way.

Let the journey begin!

This book is for women:

Aged 20 to 65 and above seeking change and considering solo travel

Hesitating to take a solo journey due to fear or not knowing how to get started

Looking for inspiration from women who have travelled solo

Who have a desire for personal growth and empowerment

Ready to turn their dreams of solo travel into a reality.

Meet the Author

Meet the visionary behind Solo Explorers— Vaishali Patel.

Vaishali is an avid solo traveller and transformation expert with a keen interest in how travel, creativity, and well-being can open new realms of potential.

She believes venturing beyond comfort zones through solo travel offers insights into ourselves and the world, shaping aspirations and perspectives.

Her solo travels not only ignited a successful marketing career but also elevated her self-confidence and paved the way for entrepreneurship.

Eager to extend these benefits, she shares her journey in a TEDx talk, ‘Your Body’s Intelligence,’ and coaches others to embrace their natural self-expression, whether through public speaking, creativity or solo travel.

Through coaching and speaking engagements, she inspires others to embark on empowering journeys of self-discovery.

What The Travel Professionals Are Saying

It’s refreshing to read so many different takes on women’s solo travel that show it’s not one reason or one narrative that drives women to embark on this adventure. I hope these stories inspire anyone who’s been thinking about it to take the plunge into what is, in my experience, an often imperfect but utterly uplifting and transformative life experience, as well as being just great fun.

These inspiring women share how their outer journeys were catalysts for their inner transformations and their life choices, from new and healthier relationships, creative expressions, and careers to social purpose and philanthropic commitments. If you’re looking for inspiration and secrets on how to travel to transform, you’ll find it in these pages.

The book is a true insight into how solo travel can be a force for good — a catalyst for change — and empower women to fulfil their personal and professional purposes. The women’s stories demonstrate the opportunities that travel provides to learn and develop skills that make us powerful leaders, enhance employability, and develop our entrepreneurial mindsets.

I got swept away and inspired as I read one woman's compelling story after another. Not just stories of travel; but stories of real transformation. We rarely stop to think about what new insights or perspectives our travels have provided us. In Solo Explorers, we can step inside the shoes of many people to learn what they gained and in turn be inspired to pursue our own journeys ahead! Thoroughly recommended!

This book reinforces the importance of travel in women’s lives.

Author's Journey

As an Indian woman raised in a conservative family, solo travel wasn’t culturally encouraged.

In 2010, Vaishali mustered the courage to follow her dreams and broke the mould, embarking on a two-year solo adventure.

Facing fears of the unknown, making new friends, and navigating foreign countries alone, she has travelled solo extensively for over a decade for work and play.

Vaishali believes that as we step outside our comfort zone through solo travel and learn more about ourselves and the world, we develop life skills such as self-trust, self-reliance, and resilience, shaping us into better individuals and leaders.

Let’s Talk Travel: Keynotes, Panels and Podcasts

Vaishali Patel is a passionate solo traveller, creative storyteller, and advocate for self-discovery and leadership development.

With a proven track record of captivating diverse audiences – from delivering a TEDx talk in Slovenia to talking at multiple online and in-person events such as World Travel Market (WTM) – her talks are not just presentations but experiences.

Vaishali talks about: