I came to Brazil for Carnival and never left. And one of the most beautiful gifts this country has given me is my new friend Ana Stier, a female solo traveler who has visited over 50 countries and sees every trip as a vessel of self-love and spiritual awakening. In this episode Ana and I get into everything you have ever wanted to know about solo traveling the world as a woman and how to make it the most transformative experience of your life. In this episode we explore: ✈️ How to choose where to travel and why places actually choose us 🎒 Why buying a one way ticket and leaving 3 days unplanned is the greatest gift you can give yourself 🌺 How solo travel builds self-love in a way nothing else can 💃 Why the goddess protects solo female travelers and how to call on her 🧭 How to make friends stay safe and find the magic in every destination 🌹 What travel romances teach us about detachment presence and being fully alive 🧠 The science behind why travel builds new neural pathways and makes you more resilient 🌍 How to surrender to the unexpected and let spirit lead you somewhere better than you planned 🌊 Why traveling teaches us how to die and say goodbye with grace If you have been dreaming of taking that solo trip, this episode is your sign. The goddess is already planning your itinerary. Connect with Ana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/anastier Make this the year you finally start your podcast movement be personally mentored in a small group setting with me https://sahararosecourses.com/podcast-mentorship If you are looking for a diverse + nourishing community of like-minded souls I’d love to invite you to join Rose Gold Goddesses at https://www.rosegoldgoddesses.com Stream the Intro + Outro Music: Trust Flow by Sahara Rose ft. WillyNoir here https://open.spotify.com/track/5YJ6t9KWmkD8PK9oOyD4qB and watch the music video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrYJye7B8k To receive a free womb meditation, email a screenshot of your review of the Highest Self Podcast to sahara@iamsahararose.com Follow me your spiritual bestie to active your fullest expression + laugh along the way: https://www.Instagram.com/iamsahararose https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose https://www.Facebook.com/iamsahararose Order My Books: https://www.iamsahararose.com/books By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Sahara Rose, or used by Sahara Rose with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Sahara Rose, which may be requested by contacting pr@iamsahararose.com. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. 0:00 How Sahara and Ana Stier Met in Brazil 3:00 What Is Umbanda and Afro-Brazilian Spirituality 9:00 How to Choose Where to Travel and Why Places Choose Us 14:00 Why a One Way Ticket and 3 Unplanned Days Is the Secret 19:00 How the Goddess Protects Solo Female Travelers 23:00 Making Friends and Finding Magic as a Solo Traveler 28:00 Cockroaches in Hawaii and Other Unexpected Travel Moments 33:00 What to Do When Everything Goes Wrong 37:00 Visa Tips Weather and Things to Research Before You Go 41:00 The Science Behind Why Travel Builds New Neural Pathways 44:00 Travel Romances and What They Teach Us About Detachment 48:00 Why Traveling Teaches Us How to Die With Grace