Solo Travel for Women – Explore the World Fearlessly
In this workshop we'll discuss why you should consider travelling alone, and give you lots of tips to make this possible.
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Sun 02 Mar
- $90.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Saturday workshop
Sun 02 Mar 09:30 - Sun 02 Mar 15:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Have you dreamed of a fabulous travel adventure, and then given up when you couldn't find someone to go with? Have you imagined a fantastic solo trip to an exotic locale, only to be stopped by your fears? Has society's subtle message that women shouldn't travel alone kept you from giving in to your wanderlust? In this workshop we'll discuss why you should consider travelling alone, and give you lots of tips to make this possible.
Expected learning outcomes
- be able to access your destination safely
- learn how to use technology to save money
- learn how to pack correctly for your trip and protect your valuables
- learn how to meet people when travelling
- learn how to be alone, but not lonely
- tips and tricks to being safe while travelling
What to bring
Your lunch. We'll provide tea and coffee in the staff-room for breaks. Bring your phone, tablet or laptop (only if you have one) as we'll be looking things on the internet.
Who should attend?
Ladies who want to travel solo or those just thinking about it. Sharon will talk about how to organise everything yourself, from deciding on your destination, to bookings, local transportation, meeting people and staying safe, and how to do all that on your defined budget.
About Sharon McLean
I have travelled solo to 24 countries and have gathered a huge range of knowledge during my travels encompassing pre-planning, safety for solo women, local transportation and how to meet other travellers on the same journey.
Testimonials
This would be one of the best courses I've ever done. It was full of very practical and useful tips that will make a big difference to any future travel for me. Sharon was professional and friendly and she made sure that everyone had a chance to join in and share their stories. Judy.
Kia ora, just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this course today. Sharon was wonderful - she covered heaps of issues and lots of things I hadn’t thought of and allowed plenty of opportunities for questions. It was also great to meet all the women who attended. Ngā manaakitanga. CM 20 May 2024
