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Jun 16, 2017

Debbie Ross was a single mom, and going crazy. She wanted to get away, and being in the travel industry, she searched for a women’s group tour that she could temporarily escape with. However, when she was searching in 2004, she could not find anyone hosting these types of trips in Canada. So, what did she do? She created her own company. 14 years later, Women’s Travel Network is still alive and well, and has brought women together who have formed lifelong friendships through their travels.

 

Key Takeaways:

*How does Debbie define solo travel, and how did she get involved in this line of work?

*The first trip Debbie hosted 14 years ago was in Tuscany, Italy.

*What were some of the lessons Debbie learned by hosting something like this?

*Debbie reminds everyone taking a journey with her that they’re part of a group, so it’s very important not to stray, unless you tell someone first. Not only is it a safety issue, but the entire group will be worried about a missing person.

*What kinds of women typically join Debbie’s group tours?

*What kinds of personal challenges are the solo travellers going through, when they book a tour with Debbie?

*There are times where people come with friends on some of Debbie’s tours. How does that affect the group dynamic?

*Having a friend close by on a trip can be very limiting, and can sometimes be stressful, as we get concerned whether they’re having a good time.

*What has been one of the more popular group trips Debbie has hosted?

*What piece of advice does Debbie have for those who are still on the fence about solo travel?

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Transformviatravel.com

Transform via Travel on Facebook

@GoSoloLive on Twitter

Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com

 

Connect with Debbie:

WomensTravelNetwork.ca

Call Debbie: Toll Free 1-888-419-0118 or Local 905-771-8338

Email Debbie: Debbie@WomensTravelNetwork.ca

 

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