What happens when Travel becomes more than a vacation — and turns into a path to friendship, reflection, and personal transformation?
In this episode, I sit down with Regina Winkle-Bryan, founder of Bold Spirit Travel, to talk about why Group Travel — especially for women — can be one of the most powerful ways to build community, explore the world, and reconnect with yourself.
After more than two decades living abroad, from Guatemala to Barcelona, Regina now leads small-group adventures that combine cultural immersion, moderate physical challenge, and intentional connection in places like Spain, Iceland, Scotland, Costa Rica, and Greece.
✨ What You’ll Learn
👉 Why travel is one of the most powerful tools for building meaningful friendships
👉 Why many women walk the Camino de Santiago during major life transitions
👉 How group travel removes the Stress, planning conflicts, and decision fatigue of trips with friends or Family
👉 Why physicians consistently point to social connection as a key factor in healthy Aging
👉 Why spring and fall are the best seasons to travel in Europe
👉 What actually happens on a Camino walk (and why it’s so transformative)
👉 Why nervousness before a group trip is completely normal
👉 The surprising connections that form during the first night of a group trip
👉 Why hiking and shared physical challenges deepen friendships faster than typical vacations
👉 Regina’s favourite destinations for adventurous women travellers
👟 Practical Travel Advice
• How to train for the Camino de Santiago
• Why trail running shoes (like Hoka) are often better than hiking boots
• Why off-season travel creates a better experience
• How immersive language programs can be a great entry point for solo travel
• Why women often leave these trips with lifelong friendships
👩 About Regina Winkle-Bryan
Founder of Bold Spirit Travel and longtime international expat, Regina spent over 20 years living abroad before creating travel experiences designed to bring adventurous women together through hiking, cultural immersion, and community.
Connect with Regina:
Website: https://boldspiritravel.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/boldspiritravel
08:02 Why Women Travel Together
13:28 Camino Safety and Route Options
15:36 Camino Logistics Training and Gear
19:15 Scotland Highlands Hiking Trip
20:57 Old Europe Wonders
21:37 Iceland Trip Preview
23:42 Best Seasons to Travel
24:22 Iceland Animals and Safety
25:45 Dream Destinations List
26:37 Nordic Food Curiosities
28:28 Hot Springs Highlights
31:11 Custom Group Trip Planning
33:50 Community Through Travel
36:19 Fitting In on Group Tours
38:12 Connection and Healthy Aging
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