
Did you know that about half the people who intend to travel this year will be solo travellers and that most of these are over 35 years old? Both women and men have come to appreciate that solo travel isn’t just an amazing and exciting way to explore the world and create your own adventures, but it’s also a liberating journey of personal growth and self discovery - that can literally be life changing!
But alas, many of these wannabe solo travellers will never take that much desired trip. They simply become overwhelmed by contradictory information, fear for their personal safety or a lack of confidence that they can plan and enjoy successful travel on their own. As a solo traveller in my midlife I wanted to give these wannabe solo travellers the knowledge, skills and confidence that they need to take that trip of their dreams. And so I have created Midlife Solo Travel Masterclass - a fantastic fun online course to easily and quickly learn these skills in JUST 30 DAYS!
My name is MANDY STIDARD and I’m a Certified Lifestyle Coach with a background in psychology, sociology and criminology and with many year’s life experience including extensive travel and living in 5 countries during the last 20 years. I have used all of this education, training, knowledge and experience to create a powerful and effective interactive online course called Midlife Solo Travel Masterclass which provides all the information, tools and the support needed to take the most nervous would-be traveller to super charged solo explorer. Using coaching and psychology you will learn how to stop negative and limiting beliefs, how to overcome fear and anxiety and how to become a more positive and confident you. You will learn how to plan and prepare effectively for your trip, how to prioritise safety at all times and even how to saviour and share your experiences after you return. And the most amazing thing is you can achieve all of this in just 30 days without trawling the internet for hours!
Hello fellow solo travellers. This course will make the most sense, and be the most useful if you begin at the start and work your way through to the end. Modules will be via worksheets and/or video with support through extra resources and a friendly online community. Experiences and questions are shared in the group and support comes from myself and other members. We have found that these communities can be extremely valuable. You will also receive Action Items, which is action required by you to further your knowledge, help ferment ideas and lessons and grow your skillset and confidence. Please push yourself to complete these when set. Yes sometimes they may make you feel a little uncomfortable, but it’s out of our comfort zone that we find growth and that’s kind of why you are here isn’t it? Now I appreciate that you may already know some of the information in MIDLIFE Solo Travel Masterclass and of course we are all human and have a desire to rush and get through every job as fast as we can, but please don’t do this! Take your time and enjoy the process. You are your most valuable commodity so invest your time in yourself. Firstly, if you just race through, ticking boxes, who knows what little nuggets of information you could potentially miss? Secondly, the Course Community is a very motivational and helpful part of the course and it will be very hard to truly feel part of the group if you are hit and miss with what you are taking on board. Finally, the course format is designed to build up your abilities, confidence and knowledge almost brick by brick. The aim is to take you on a journey of empowerment and personal development as you learn and grow through the stages of the programme. Put simply, a lot of the value and frankly the enjoyment will be lost if you are dipping in and out. At this point I would like to remind you that we are here to support you. We are all adults and we learn in different ways. If you feel that your learning would benefit from a different approach or an additional resource - please reach out and message me. It is important to me that this course is the very best it can be and I value your help and input in ensuring this is the case. So… your adventure awaits!
Goals: Enhance confidence in managing challenges and setbacks during solo travel.
Content: Techniques for problem-solving, adapting to new situations, building resilience, and overcoming self-limiting beliefs.
Hello fellow solo travellers! Why do I keep calling you solo travellers when you’ve just started the course? Well, I would like you to recognise that you are already a successful traveller. After all you already many of the skills you need for solo travel; I’m sure that you are able to make decisions, move around, make sense of your environment, to listen, talk, meet people, traverse difficult situations, and amend your plans and behaviour according to the requirements of the environment. I’m sure you have already travelled solo a significant amount of time; doing the school run, visiting the dentist, completing the weekly food shop, having a hot drink or snack in the local cafe etc. The only difference is that we don’t tend to define this as ‘travelling’ as it is our familiar, our norm and firmly entrenched in our comfort zone and as such eazy peazy lemon squeezy.
But never the less remember that you are an experienced traveller, and what we will be doing is to work those solo travel muscles so that going further afield, getting out of that comfort zone becomes easier and less of a challenge. The activities you are set will get those muscles pumping!
A series of actions to help you create your solo travel vision.
Goals: Develop skills in researching and choosing solo travel destinations.
Content: Methods for researching destinations, evaluating safety, cultural considerations, budgeting, and overcoming challenges in selecting the right destination.
Goals: Learn how to budget effectively and manage finances for solo travel.
Content: Budgeting tips, expense tracking tools, and strategies for saving money on the road.
Goals: Develop a detailed itinerary to maximise your solo travel experience.
Content: Step-by-step guide to itinerary planning, including activities, accommodations, and transportation.
Goals: Master the art of booking accommodations and transportation for solo travel.
Content: Tips for finding safe and suitable accommodations, booking flights, trains, and other transportation options.
Goals: Prepare for a safe and healthy solo travel experience.
Content: Health and safety precautions, vaccinations, travel insurance, and emergency preparedness
List of Safety Apps for the Solo Traveller
Goals: Understand the importance of cultural sensitivity and respect while travelling solo.
Content: Cultural etiquette, customs, and tips for interacting with locals respectfully.
Are you dreaming of amazing solo adventures, but don't know where to start? Did you know that there has been a massive increase in the number of people over 35 travelling alone? Both women and men have come to appreciate that solo travel is a liberating journey of personal growth as well as an exciting way to explore the world. Unfortunately many of these wannabe solo travellers will never take that much desired trip as they become overwhelmed by contradictory information, fear or a lack of confidence that they can plan and enjoy successful travel on their own.
My name is MANDY STIDARD and I’m a Certified Lifestyle Coach & Mentor and I have created an imaginative, practical and effective online course called Midlife Solo Travel Masterclass to take the most nervous would-be traveller to super charged solo explorer in JUST 30 DAYS! Using coaching and psychology you will learn how to stop negative and limiting beliefs, overcome fear and anxiety and become a more positive and confident you. You will learn how to ensure you get the best deals, create the trip of your dreams, plan and prepare effectively, prioritise safety at all stages - and even how to saviour and share your experiences afterwards.
With a focus on overcoming challenges, this curriculum empowers participants to navigate the complexities of solo travel with confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset, ensuring a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Your adventure awaits!