Aniko Villalba, Viajando Por Ahí
Argentine Aniko Villalba has been a solo traveler for going on eight years and has turned her stories into a successful blog and several books. Aniko revisits some of her most memorable experiences, including waking up on a cold train ride in South America to see that someone had placed a blanket over her. That moment early on in her travels shaped her worldview and she has since become an advocate for solo travel as a means to see beyond scary news headlines.
“We are all from the same planet. We have a lot more in common than differences.”
Lucy Anderson Wood, Riad Star
Lucy Anderson Wood and her husband are the co-owners of four riads in Morocco, including the mesmerizing Riad Star. Located in the heart of Marrakesh, Riad Star has become a serene home base for solo travelers of all kinds. Lucy shares more about the rich history of the hotel, the solo-friendly amenities, and the Henna Cafe’s philanthropic twist.
Photo courtesy of Riad Star by Marrakech Riad’s Facebook Page
“Riad Star fell into our laps by complete serendipity.”
Mentioned on the Show
News
National Geographic Traveller: “According to research in the ABTA Consumer Survey 2015: Holiday Habits Report, nearly one in six people — or 15% of us — holiday alone. And this is just one of a raft of recent reports that indicate solo travel is no longer a niche pursuit.”
“…Pinterest reports that pins focused on female solo travel rose by 350% between 2014 and 2015. Tour operators are increasingly catering to this burgeoning market with everything from women-only ski camps in the Alps, to women’s walking holidays in Japan, or cultural trips in India.”
Featured photo courtesy of Unsplash
Episode music produced by Gytis Garsys