Girl About The Globe Podcast Interview
Lisa and I talked about what it’s like as a solo female traveler, my memoir Weathered, and some advice for anyone new to beginning their own adventures.
Tag: women
Am I Being Lured Into a Bad Situation?
I ended up in the corner of the yard in an old indoor/outdoor shed full of random tools. Dust and rust covered most of the items. There was a dummy dressed in old clothes that was hunched over in a strange position. It looked like something out of a horror movie. I started to freak out a little bit as Allan continued to follow me around the isolated corner.
Solo Travel, But Often Not Alone
I explored Melbourne after meeting up with an old coworker. I visited the war memorial, the botanical gardens, the zoo, and the mall. I even explore the nighttime city lights and a food truck festival.
No Glitter. No Party: My Introduction to Vietnamese Street Food
I got a personalized food tour from a local. Not only did I get to taste delicious food, I had the chance to learn about life in Vietnam from an amazing person.
Overseas vs Wedding
I was on my way to the airport to Thailand when I realized my ex-husband was getting married that day. I was happy I was traveling instead. This was the start of a whole new chapter.
Life Back in Los Angeles
I was back in LA after traveling for four months. I caught up with friends, doctor appointments, and adjusted to my new normal.
Days 54-55: Locals in Fairbanks
I went on a river cruise and dug for gold using a pan. I also had the chance to meet several locals in Fairbanks and learn about their life there.
Days 52-53: Unexpected Feelings at the North Pole
At the North Pole, I watched children with their families take pictures with Santa. I felt sad that I didn’t have children. It was a strange and unexpected feeling.
Day 41: Wasps and Didgeridoos
I met a woman who told stories about a date playing a didgeridoo for whales. Then I showered with a wasp, to which I’m allergic.
Day 36: Reconnecting with a Friend
I reconnected with a friend after not talking for five years. We both seemed to realize we’d played a part in the dissolution of our friendship and had both been in the wrong. It was great to see her again and resume our friendship.
Throughout her wild 3-week journey backpacking 220+ miles in the California Sierra Mountains, Christy encountered freezing temperatures, pelting hail storms, and losing her way, but found trail family, incredible views, and experiences that would change her life forever. Hiking up and over ten different mountain passes gave Christy a lot of time to think about why her nine-year marriage was falling apart, gave her the chance to truly embody her individualism, time to make new friends, and the strength she would need on and off the trail. Her life could never again be the same.
This is one woman’s account of the three weeks she spent on the iconic trail.
From Readers Favorite: “... a compelling non-fiction adventure story of finding strength in the face of adversity and learning how to believe in yourself.”
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