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Summary
In this podcast episode of En la mente del viajero, host Heidy Perez @heidypmoreno talks with Sara Prentice @_sarahprentice_ | @sarahprenticestudio, a solo female traveler from the United States.
Sara shares her experience traveling the world for over three years while working remotely.
She discusses how she was inspired to become a digital nomad and the challenges she faces, particularly loneliness. Sara also talks about her love for cities and her current experience in Istanbul, Turkey.
The conversation touches on the importance of meeting new people while traveling and the excitement of exploring new cultures.
In this conversation, Sarah and Heidy discuss work-life balance while traveling, meeting people through apps, and maintaining mental health.
They share tips on finding friends who can work remotely, using Bumble BFF to meet people, and being cautious when using dating apps while traveling.
Sarah talks about her struggle with work-life balance and the importance of setting boundaries.
They also discuss the importance of self-care and share tips on journaling, therapy, and staying active. Sarah reflects on her travel experiences and how it has taught her that the world is not as scary as people think.
They emphasize the importance of being open-minded and curious about different cultures. Sarah shares her social media handles and offers travel tips to her followers.

Takeaways

Solo travel can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it can also be challenging, particularly when it comes to loneliness.

There are various ways to meet new people while traveling, such as joining Facebook groups or using meetup apps.

Cities offer a vibrant and diverse experience, with opportunities to explore different cultures and cuisines.

Being open-minded and curious about the world can enhance the travel experience and lead to personal growth.

Traveling allows for the exploration of history and the opportunity to learn about different events and cultures. Finding friends who can work remotely is a great way to balance work and travel.

Using apps like Bumble BFF can help meet people while traveling, but caution should be exercised when using dating apps.

Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care is essential for maintaining work-life balance while traveling.

Journaling, therapy, and staying active are effective practices for maintaining mental health while traveling.

Traveling exposes us to different cultures and teaches us to be open-minded and curious.


Sound Bites
"One of the biggest challenges of living this life is loneliness."
"I instantly go on Facebook and there's a lot of groups."
"I love Istanbul. It's so, so cool so far. So much different food."
"A lot of my friends, they've also met friends on, it's called like Bumble BFF."
"As female solo travelers, we need to be aware that we are vulnerable to the world."
"I struggle with work-life balance, but I try my best."

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