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April 30th, 2026

Ep. 53 – How To Travel Safely In Uncertain Times

Thinking about traveling right now, but feeling unsure about safety, rising prices, flight disruptions, or just whether this is the right time? In this episode, I’m talking honestly about how to Travel in uncertain times and what travelers need to consider before making decisions.

It’s important to not let fear make every travel decision for you. So I put together some thoughts and strategies in this episode to help you travel more confidently. If you’ve been wondering whether you should delay your trip, change your plans, or move forward more carefully, this episode will help you take a more grounded look at what’s happening and what it means for your travel life.

Mentioned In This Episode (click the links below):

STEP Program: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step

Coaching Session: http://travelprepcall.com

Heather Markel Full-Time Travel Lifestyle Coach

Heather Markel spent over 25 years stuck behind a desk in her corporate career. In 2017, she made a bold decision to quit her job and take a six-month career break to travel the world. Instead, she found a new way of life. Since that time, she’s been to 39 countries (and counting) on six continents, including being marooned in New Zealand for two years during the pandemic. Over six years later, she still has no permanent address.

Today, Heather is a New York Times featured Full-Time Travel Lifestyle and Business Coach who works with professionals who want to start or sustain extended travel or work remotely while traveling. She’s a best-selling author and a TEDx speaker focused on the opportunities of full-time travel. She teaches her clients the mindset, money and mastery they need in order to afford, sustain and navigate that lifestyle. Her mission is to help frustrated professionals seeking freedom, flexibility and fun to “ditch their desk and discover their destiny®” through full-time travel.