{"podcast":{"title":"Travel the World Confidently - Solo Travel for Women Over 40","slug":"travel-the-world-confidently-solo-travel-for-women-over-40-7182595","podcast_index_feed_id":7182595,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/1ab700c4/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://traveltheworldconfidently.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/4382009/4382009-1773684891679-7da229e35a631.jpg","author":"Angela Agranoff","episode_count":58,"summary":"Are you a woman over 40 who keeps putting off the trip you really want to take? I'm Angela — solo traveler, Colorado explorer, and travel coach. This podcast is for women over 40 who are done waiting and ready to finally go. Each episode covers solo travel tips, USA trip planning, and the confidence to travel alone — honest, warm, and practical. You don't have to be fearless. You just have to want to go. New episodes weekly. Free Solo Travel Starter Kit at traveltheworldconfidently.com When you're ready to plan your trip, book a free 30-minute coaching call. I'd love to help.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T06:21:35.901283+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-the-world-confidently-solo-travel-for-women-over-40-7182595"},"episode":{"title":"Solo Travel Connections: How Food & Shared Interests Make Traveling Alone Meaningful","slug":"solo-travel-connections-how-food-shared-interests-make-traveling-alone-meaningful","published_at":"2026-03-25T12:21:43+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-the-world-confidently-solo-travel-for-women-over-40-7182595/solo-travel-connections-how-food-shared-interests-make-traveling-alone-meaningful","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-the-world-confidently-solo-travel-for-women-over-40-7182595","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-agranoff2/episodes/Solo-Travel-Connections-How-Food--Shared-Interests-Make-Traveling-Alone-Meaningful-e3gphiv","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/1ab700c4/podcast/play/117277727/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-21%2F9384febe-96b7-ed0d-faed-ec6e38555039.mp3","summary":"Malia Yoshioka, a freelance food and travel writer who has traveled solo to 43 countries, shares how bringing your personal interests, like food, language, and culture, can make solo travel more rewarding and social. She explains how connecting with locals, participating in shared experiences while exploring a new city, tasting local cuisine, or learning a new language, this conversation gives practical tips for bridging the gap between traveling alone and building meaningful connections along the way. 🎙️In this episode, we discuss: How personal interests like food and language can create connections while traveling solo Strategies for finding local experts and like-minded travelers How shared experiences make solo travel more meaningful Turning solo travel from lonely to socially rewarding Practical tips for making authentic connections abroad If you’ve ever wondered how to make solo travel feel more connected and social, this episode is full of actionable strategies and inspiring insights. Connect with Malia: WEBSITE: www.ShoyuSugar.com INSTAGRAM: @MaliaYoshioka FACEBOOK GROUP: Savor The Journey 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a new one! 📩 Grab your FREE Solo Resource for Women 40+ → ⁠⁠traveltheworldconfidently.com⁠⁠ 📅 Ready to plan your trip with support? Book a free planning call → ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ 🌍 Follow along for more solo travel tips, destination inspiration, and real talk about traveling confidently: Instagram & Facebook & Pinterest: @traveltheworldconfidently | TikTok: @angelaagranoff 📖 Read the blog → ⁠⁠traveltheworldconfidently.com⁠⁠ ✈️","meta_description":"Malia Yoshioka, a freelance food and travel writer who has traveled solo to 43 countries, shares how bringing your personal interests, like food, language…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1794,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/travel-the-world-confidently-solo-travel-for-women-over-40-7182595/episodes/solo-travel-connections-how-food-shared-interests-make-traveling-alone-meaningful/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-the-world-confidently-solo-travel-for-women-over-40-7182595/solo-travel-connections-how-food-shared-interests-make-traveling-alone-meaningful.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}