Featuring our SuperAging News Network partner, Barb Desmarais, host of the popular podcast series: “What’s Next: Conversations With Boomers.”

Vancouver-based Barb Desmarais, a Boomer herself, offers a series of engaging conversations with Boomers on a wide range of topics, from Health to Finance to fitness to Relationships and more.

We first met Barb when we were guests on her podcast, and we made some repeat appearances as well. Check them out here, here and here . We’ll be bringing you many other podcasts from Barb, because they speak both informatively and entertainingly to so many of the issues of SuperAging.

In this episode: The joys of traveling solo

In this refreshingly honest episode, Barb welcomes back her longtime friend Kelley Riley (and Season 1 alum), to challenge the notion that Travel must be a partnered experience. Kelley, an unapologetic solo traveler, shares her philosophy of wandering the world on her own terms. (Going solo also happens to be a hot trend among some SuperAgers, which we reported on here.)

Kelley pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to travel alone for the sheer joy of it, offering practical tips for dining, sightseeing, and navigating new cities without compromise. She and Barb discuss how to navigate cruises and why sometimes the richest connections are the ones we make with strangers when the pressures of romantic pursuits are not on the table.

From the logistics of collecting travel points to the profound personal Growth that comes from complete independence, this conversation is a masterclass in intentional travel. Whether you’re a seasoned solo traveler or someone who’s never dared to book a single ticket, Kelley’s perspective will inspire you to embrace the freedom of going it alone—and loving every minute of it.

Tune into the podcast here

More podcasts from Barb Desmarais

Online dating, rejection and the culture of incivility

Friendships in the golden era

Love rekindled: Barb’s inspiring conversation with a remarkable couple whose love story defies time and distance

The power of gratitude: Barb talks to David Cravit and Larry Wolf

What if you’re tolerating too much? Barb sits down with life coach Denise Torgerson

Dating in your 60s: Barb chats with relationship coach Tim Wade

You can find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet

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