004 Tricia Sexton

Wanderlust Diaries - Tales of Solo Travelers

In this conversation, Tricia Sexton shares her experiences and insights as a transformational travel coach. She discusses her love for travel and how it helps build confidence and self-assurance. Tricia talks about her time in Ireland and the warm and friendly people she encountered. She also shares her experiences in Tanzania and Nepal, highlighting the cultural differences and the connections she made with the locals. Tricia emphasises the importance of taking small steps and finding comfort in solo travel, as well as the benefits of group travel for those who prefer a more structured experience. In this conversation, Tricia shares her experiences of traveling in Nepal and the cultural differences she encountered compared to other countries. She discusses the prevalence of temples in Nepal and how they are embedded in the culture. Tricia also reflects on her shift in perception and the time it took for her to feel comfortable in Nepal. She highlights the importance of finding routines and hobbies as anchors to calm nerves and clear the mind while traveling. Tricia emphasises the role of travel coaches in facilitating life-changing experiences and the challenges of self-coaching. Overall, this conversation explores the themes of cultural immersion, personal growth, and finding stability while traveling.

Takeaways

• Temples are a significant part of Nepalese culture and are embedded in everyday life.
• The time spent in a country and personal shifts in perception can greatly impact one's comfort level and connection with the culture.
• Having routines and hobbies while traveling can provide stability and help calm nerves.
• Travel coaches can provide guidance and support for transformative travel experiences.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
01:27
Tricia's Inspiration for Traveling
03:00
Tricia's Experience in Ireland
05:11
Impressions of the People of Ireland
08:30
Overcoming Anxiety and Fear of Traveling
11:56
Challenges of Traveling After the Pandemic
14:48
Tricia's Recent Travel Experiences in Europe and Morocco
16:57
Meeting People and Making Connections While Solo Traveling
19:40
Experiencing Homesickness While Traveling
23:25
Researching and Planning for Travel
27:57
Tricia's Surprising Experience in Tanzania
32:36
Tricia's Time in Nepal
42:21
Temples and Cultural Embeddedness
43:13
Shift in Perception and Time in Nepal
44:42
Finding Comfort in Chaos
45:05
Building a Defense Mechanism
46:09
Routines and Hobbies as Anchors
48:49
Longer Travel Duration and Decreased Anxiety
49:22
Introduction to Tricia's Coaching Services
50:43
Fitness and Well-being While Traveling
53:46
Guidance and Transformational Travel
54:40
The Journey After Returning Home
55:2

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