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Debunking the myths of Solo Travel | Federica Bressan | #TGV562

Season 1, Ep. 562
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Debunking the myths of Solo Travel, Federica Bressan, with Naveen Samala on #TGV562 The Guiding Voice.


Key Takeaways:

  • Introduction, Context setting, and a rapid-fire round of random words
  • How does traveling alone reflect how one approaches life?
  • Her experiences with both solo and shared travel and the benefits of each
  • Her positive perspective on solo travel and how it has shaped her?
  • "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together" - does it contradict the solo travel concept 🙂
  • If you want to go fast (or whatever), go alone. If you want to go together, go together
  • Her most memorable solo travel experiences
  • Her backpacking adventures and budget travel tips
  • How and when did she realize her travel experiences had value and skill?
  • Tips for those planning to explore solo trips
  • Less-known facts about solo travel
  • Witty answers to second rapid-fire questions
  • Trivia: Successful women leaders who faced adversity


Connect with her:

YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/wyfiwyg/ 

Podcast: https://podcast.federicabressan.com/ 

Research: http://research.federicabressan.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federica-bressan-9126529a/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008209141607 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/federica.bressan/ 



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