Have you ever dreamed of setting off around the globe on your own, but weren't sure where to start? Christine speaks with Valerie Wilson, Trusted Travel Girl, about her first solo travel experiences.   You'll hear what it is like to be a full-time traveler and how Valerie feels that solo travel has changed her.  Gain an understanding of why she prefers to "travel like a local," and the magic that comes from the authentic connection to a destination.  Christine and Valerie also break down a few tips to "build your solo-travel muscles" and take your first solo trip.Valerie is a self-proclaimed experience junkie with no comfort zone,  she continues to scare her parents with her worldwide adventures. Valerie has been featured on BBC World News, CNN, Forbes, HuffPost, Fox News, and more.Find Valerie on Social!IG & FB: @trustedtravelgirlTwitter: trustravelgirlTo travel with Valerie, learn about her upcoming content creator course, or learn more about Trusted Travel girl, visit her page here.Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastCredits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Valerie Wilson, Trusted Travel Girl (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Christine Winebrenner Irick.Support the show