About Travel the World Confidently: How Ordinary Travelers Build Extraordinary Confidence
Are you a woman over 40 who keeps putting off the trip you really want to take?
I'm Angela — solo traveler, Colorado explorer, and travel coach. This podcast is for women over 40 who are done waiting and ready to finally go.
Each episode covers solo travel tips, USA trip planning, and the confidence to travel alone — honest, warm, and practical.
You don't have to be fearless. You just have to want to go.
New episodes weekly. Free Solo Travel Starter Kit at traveltheworldconfidently.com
When you're ready to plan your trip, book a free 30-minute coaching call. I'd love to help.
Inside the Stanley Hotel: Ghost Stories, History & The Shining
Have you ever wanted to visit Estes Park, Colorado, and stay at the Stanley Hotel or take one of its ghost tours?
As a Colorado native, I was excited to finally spend a night at this historic hotel in Estes Park. In this episode, I share memories of staying there with my husband almost twenty years ago, then returning on my own last year for a different ghost tour.
From watching The Shining on a loop in our room to exploring tucked-away basement spaces, both visits gave me something to remember. I also share a little researched history and some of the ghost stories associated with the hotel.
🎙️ In this episode, I share:
What I enjoyed about staying in the historic main building
How my two ghost tours differed
Stephen King’s stay at the Stanley and the inspiration for The Shining
A little history about it's founders
The Concert Hall legends and the spaces we explored
Why a guided tour can be a fun activity to try on your own
Whether you love ghost stories, historic hotels, or exploring Colorado, join me for a visit to the spooky side of Estes Park.
Estes Park in the Fall: Blog Post (https://traveltheworldconfidently.com/estes-park-in-the-fall/)
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30 Sept 2026
Can You Travel Without a Plan? How to Embrace Spontaneity and Trust Yourself
What happens when you stop trying to plan every detail of your trip and leave a little room for the unexpected?
In this episode, Angela talks with Kristy Halvorson, author of Perfect Unfolding, about embracing uncertainty, balancing travel planning with spontaneity, and learning to trust yourself when things don't go according to plan.
Kristy has been traveling full-time in an Airstream since 2017 and shares her philosophy of “cottywampling”, moving through life without always knowing exactly where you're going. She explains that confidence comes from experience, not from having every detail figured out ahead of time.
Kristy also shares the memorable story of getting stuck in the sand while traveling in Maine and how accepting help from strangers changed her perspective on independence. Sometimes being a confident traveler isn't about handling everything yourself; it's about trusting that you can figure things out, ask for help, and adapt when plans change.
If overthinking or trying to plan the perfect trip has been keeping you from traveling, this conversation is a reminder that you don't need to know exactly how everything will unfold before you begin.
🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:
How to balance travel planning with spontaneity
What “cottywampling” means and how Kristy applies it to travel and life
Why confidence comes from experience, not over-planning
Learning to become more comfortable with uncertainty
What to do when travel plans don't go as expected
Trusting your instincts while traveling
Why asking for help doesn't make you less independent
How unexpected experiences can become memorable parts of a trip
Taking the first step even when you don't have everything figured out
Permitting yourself to pursue the life and travel experiences you want
💬 Connect with Kristy Halvorson:
Website: https://kristyhalvorsen.com/ (https://www.sologirlwanders.com/)
Instagram: @kristy.halvorsen
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16 Sept 2026
A Good Hotel Is More Than Just a Place to Sleep
Have you ever checked into a hotel and immediately felt like your vacation had officially begun?
A good hotel can be more than just a place to sleep. In this episode of Travel the World Confidently, I’m talking about what I enjoy about staying in hotels, from familiar chains to boutique hotels and bed-and-breakfasts. I also share a few memorable stays, including a charming B&B in Savannah and a Wichita hotel with a hidden room.
🎙️ In this episode, I talk about:
Choosing accommodations that match your preferences
Hotel amenities and personal touches that make a stay special
Asking for a quiet room or anything else you need
Communicating with hotel staff when you need help
Feeling comfortable in a hotel when traveling solo
Enjoying your accommodations as part of the vacation
You don’t need to book the most luxurious room to have a memorable stay. Choose a place that helps you feel comfortable, and allow yourself to enjoy the hotel as part of your travel experience.
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📖 Read the blog → traveltheworldconfidently.com ✈️
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