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Inspired to say yes to travel after this conversation? Wendy has three all-inclusive travel experiences where everything is already done for you. Just check your calendar, book your flight, and pack your cute outfits:

Edinburgh, Scotland | July 6-10, 2026 | Discover castles and gardens

phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/edinburgh

Cognac Jewelry School, France | June 27-July 4, 2026 | Deep dive into silversmith jewelry making with Jessica Hickman-Woolcott

phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/cognac-jewellery-school-summer-foundations

Walnut Grove Cooking School, Normandy | August 27-September 2, 2026 | Cook with an amazing French chef

phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/walnut-grove-cookery

In this episode, Wendy sits down with Melissa Byron, travel blogger and group trip leader who started solo traveling in 2009 when she realized she wasn't going to wait around for someone to take her to Rome. What she didn't expect? The shame she felt about traveling alone, the pressure she put on herself to make everything perfect, and how none of it turned out like "Eat Pray Love."

They explore:

• Why her first solo trip wasn't magical (and why she felt guilty about that)
• How solo travel gave her the confidence to move to Germany on a self-employment visa
• Why her travel blog went nowhere for years and why she kept going anyway

This is a conversation about what happens when you stop waiting. Solo travel gave Melissa the confidence to do almost anything—move to another country, start a business, build community. If you're tired of waiting for someone else to give you permission, this one's for you.

Connect with Melissa:

Instagram instagram.com/asolowomantraveling

Facebook facebook.com/groups/solofemaletraveleurope

Website asinglewomantraveling.com

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