solo travel Archives - Jet Set Lisette

Ep 63 | Joy Barnett: Solo Black History Road Trips

I talk with Joy Barnett, copywriter and solo road tripper based in Austin, Texas. So far she has driven over 6000 miles, primarily going to U.S. destinations that are important to Black history. Joy shares what sparked her love of travel, why she started road tripping solo, and about some of the places she’s visited. She also shares how travel can offer space for healing, why she focuses on Black history, and her top road trip tips – particularly for women traveling solo. Read More…

Season 3

Ep 47 | Kylee Nelson: Travel Nurse & Solo Traveler

I talk with Kylee Nelson, a Neonatal Infant Care Unit travel nurse and solo traveler. She is the creator of the Passports and Preemies blog, which provides travel tips, resources and inspiration for nurses and travelers. She also provides one-on-one mentoring. Kylee shares what sparked her love of travel, how she made the leap from staff to travel nursing, why she loves solo travel and how it helps her prevent burnout. Kylee also shares some great travel stories, including a very expensive mistake she made early on. Read More…

Season 2

Ep 44 | Nikki Roda: Finding a Creative Voice through Yoga and Travel

For the last episode of Season 2, I talk with Nikki Roda who quit her corporate career to travel the world. She is now a certified yoga instructor, and is working on a graphic novel about her travels. Nikki talks about her career journey, her early experiences living abroad, and her decision to embark on a year and a half of uninterrupted and unplanned solo travel. She also shares how travel has shifted the way she approaches life and how we can bring its most transformational elements into our daily lives. Read More…

Season 2

Ep 41 | Women in Travel Summit Europe: Part 1

Bonus episode! I recently got back from Wanderful’s first Women in Travel Summit Europe in Riga, Latvia where I had the opportunity to capture the diverse experiences and insights (and accents) of multiple travelers. In this episode I talk with Jennifer Fein (You Live to Travel), Lavina DeSousa (Continent Hop), Jamie-Lee Abtar (The Travel Marketer) and Tegan Wylie (The Travel Curve). They share what brought them to WITS Europe, recent adventures and projects, and how travel has changed their lives. They also share favorite tips and travel tools. Read More…

Season 2

Ep 40 | Olga Maria: Latina Travel Writer in Heels

Meet Olga Maria, an award-winning solo female traveler whose blog, Dreams in Heels, features adventure and luxury travel, food and wine, and budget tips. She hopes to inspire women to pursue their travel and lifestyle dreams. She is also the creator of Latinas Who Travel, a bilingual travel community that empowers Latinas to travel more. Olga shares her journey from bullied small town girl in Puerto Rico to full time world traveler, why she started Latinas Who Travel, and what she loves about solo travel. Read More…

Season 2

Ep 38 | Rachel Rudwall: Storytelling Adventures Around the Globe

Meet Rachel Rudwall, Emmy-Nominated On-Camera Host, Producer, Camera Operator, Writer and Photographer. Her work has taken her to all seven continents and nearly 70 nations. From TV hosting for the Travel Channel, to producing shows like Ice Road Truckers and Ax Men, Rachel is always up for a storytelling adventure. Rachel shares what led to her working in media, what the challenges and rewards have been, and how travel has increased her ability to connect. She also shares her top tips for navigating jet lag, her favorite travel essentials, and one special story that I may turn into a t-shirt. Read More…

Season 2

Ep 36 | Caitlin Blythe: Turning Wanderlust into a Travel Business

Meet Caitlin Blythe, an entrepreneur who turned her passion for travel into a thriving business. In 2017 she launched Waypoint Goods, selling her signature travel scarf, and eventually left her full-time architecture job to create a completely new lifestyle. Caitlin shares her early experiences with international and solo travel, what led her to start her business and how being an entrepreneur has brought more travel into her life. She and her husband have also created a fun way to travel more domestically. Read More…

Season 2

Ep 35 | Sojourner White: Content Creator & Traveling Scholar

Meet Sojourner White – world traveler, content creator and international social work graduate student. Her blog, Sojournies, offers resources and tips on on balancing travel with work and/or school, and explores personal topics like traveling while Black. Sojourner shares about the international experience that sparked her passion for travel, how she landed a Fulbright Scholar Assistantship and worked abroad, and her unusual graduate degree track. She also shares why travel has helped her identify more deeply with her name. Read More…

Enjoyed Episode 54 with Kim Haas
September 12, 2020 by Peaceful_Warrior_Walks from United States
I’m excited about the new PBS show, “Afro-Latino Travel with Kim Haas,” and glad to hear your interview with her. It was informative and uplifting. I wanted the conversation to keep going.
Great inspiration for those who love traveling
April 28, 2020 by Marina 'The Trader Chick' from United States
Lisette always has something fun to say about interesting destinations and features a lot of the best writers in the travel blogging industry.
Great advice
December 30, 2019 by juh ade from United States
Many of your episodes have given me great advice. I have loved loved loved the last 5 deeply! I got a credit card charged a trip for next summer and paid it off all but about $300! Which is doable. I have loved your photos on Instagram. I really enjoy listening. Thank you so much for the wonderful/wanderful content! I’m going to Barcelona and Malaga any thing you can recommend Is love it! Thank you again Denise M
Excellent Podcast
December 27, 2019 by ben6995 from United States
Thank you for creating such a dynamic podcast. I feel inspired listening to the multidimensional stories and grateful for the creativity, visions and stories traveling the globe.
I’m so glad I found this podcast!
October 6, 2019 by Ms. Meltingpot from United States
I just discovered this podcast and I’ve already listened to 6 episodes. It’s exactly the inspiration and information I was looking for to follow my dreams to take my kids and live abroad. The people interviewed are really inspiring and diverse and Lisette is a great interviewer who isn’t afraid to share her own experiences as well. Well done!