The freedom of solo travel with support, connection, and space to discover what you’re capable of
Why I Created This
Some of my clearest moments have come while traveling on my own. Being abroad solo made me pay more attention to what I wanted and deepened my self-trust.
I also know that many women are drawn to that kind of freedom but hesitate to take the leap completely alone, especially somewhere far from home. I’m creating these experiences to make that step feel more possible, without taking away the independence that makes it so valuable.
What to Expect
Before, during, and after the trip, I’ll guide you through a thoughtful process to help you learn more about yourself, build confidence in your own choices, reconnect with what you want, and use what you discover when you return home.
You’ll have practical preparation, a welcoming small group, and a few shared experiences, along with plenty of freedom to explore, rest, and make the trip your own.
Why now?
Life can get so busy that it’s hard to notice what you want, what gives you energy, or what you may be ready to change.
Being somewhere new creates a little distance from all of that. You have room to pay attention to your own reactions, preferences, and curiosity again.
Independent travel can also show you something that’s difficult to discover while caught up in routines: that you can handle uncertainty, find your way, trust your instincts, and do more than you may have expected.
You may return with a clearer sense of what matters to you, more confidence in yourself, and a better idea of what comes next.
The Balance
Arrive feeling prepared
Practical information, clear expectations, and a familiar group before you leave home
Make your own choices
Plenty of time to explore independently, rest, change plans, and create the kind of day you want
Have connection nearby
Shared meals, conversations, and optional experiences with women who are also making the trip their own
Notice what you’re learning
Thoughtful guidance before, during, and after the trip to help you understand what the experience is showing you and use it in your life at home
Before the trip, we’ll get to know one another, talk through what to expect, and prepare for both the practical and personal sides of traveling independently.
Once we’re there, you’ll have a small group nearby, a few shared meals and experiences, and guided conversations at key points. Most of your time will still be yours to explore, rest, follow your curiosity, or change your plans completely.
The support helps you feel grounded enough to try more. The independence gives you the opportunity to see how capable you are and how much you can trust yourself.
How it works
The experience starts before we leave and continues after we come home.
The preparation, time away, and follow-up are all part of helping you get more from the trip and get the most out of what you learn about yourself.
01 Before the trip
We’ll meet twice online before we leave, so the group will feel familiar when we arrive. We’ll talk about what each woman wants from the experience, what may help her feel confident traveling independently, and what she wants to focus on while she’s away.
Included:
A short application and fit conversation
Two 60-minute online group sessions
Guided reflection about what each woman wants from the experience
Conversation about confidence, independence, group connection, flexibility, and travel nerves
Practical destination and arrival information, recommended areas to stay, and a limited hotel shortlist
A private group chat beginning about six weeks before departure
02 During the trip
Most of the trip will remain open and flexible. We’ll gather for a welcome, a midpoint conversation, and a closing, with a few optional meals and experiences in between.
You’ll have plenty of time to explore alone, spend time with someone from the group, rest, follow your curiosity, or change your plans completely.
Included:
My presence in the destination during the official program dates
A welcome gathering, midpoint reflection, and closing gathering
A few optional shared meals and experiences
Short optional journal reflection prompts and mental-fitness practices
Limited practical support at designated times
Plenty of independent time
03 After the trip
After we return, we’ll meet once more to talk about what came up for us, what became clearer, and what each woman wants to continue in her everyday life.
It doesn’t have to lead to a major change. It may be a decision, a new interest, a boundary, or simply more trust in yourself.
Included:
One live group integration session
Reflection on what you learned about yourself
Conversation about what you want to change, try, or continue
Optional private sessions for an additional fee
Da Nang and Hoi An, Vietnam
January 30 to February 7, 2027
Da Nang: January 30 to February 4
Hoi An: February 4 to February 7
Da Nang surprised me with how quickly I felt at home. I loved the ocean, the fresh food, the friendliness, and how easy it was to meet people. I went to local meetups, made connections, and still had plenty of time on my own. Some days, one of my favorite things was simply sitting by the window and looking out at the sea.
I felt calm and completely comfortable being there on my own, without feeling isolated. This gave me the confidence to take time to breathe and reflect and was where I truly began to appreciate the freedom of solo travel.
We’ll start there with time to settle in, explore, and get to know one another. On February 4, we’ll move to lantern-filled Hoi An as Vietnam prepares to welcome the Lunar New Year.
Tết is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year and the country’s most important holiday. It’s a time centered around new beginnings, hope, and good fortune. I love the idea of being there as one year ends and another begins, especially for a trip that is already about discovering what we want more of in our lives.
You may be drawn to this experience if...
You want somewhere warm and welcoming where you can slow down, try traveling more independently in a comfortable environment, connect with other women, and have some space to think about what you want next.
Kyoto, Japan
February 19 to February 27, 2027
I never expected Japan to become one of my favorite places. The first time I went, both of our boys had just left home at the same time, and I was suddenly an empty nester. I needed a distraction, and for some reason, Japan became the place I wanted to go.
Kyoto surprised me most. We were there during the changing autumn leaves, and I remember being in almost constant awe of the colors, temples, and gardens. Some of the gardens genuinely took my breath away.
What I remember just as much, though, is how calm I felt there. During a stressful time in my life, when I was usually busy and distracted, I slowed way down. I sat in gardens longer than I normally would have. I paid attention to the beauty, the quiet, and the ceremony around me instead of rushing on to the next thing.
This is the feeling I want to share.
Late February may overlap with the beginning of plum blossom season, although blossoms and exact seasonal conditions can’t be guaranteed.
You may be drawn to this experience if...
You want to experience somewhere completely different, stretch yourself through independent travel, and have enough space to slow down, pay attention, and see what comes up when you’re not rushing through your usual life.