In the inaugural episode of Solo Travel Talk, solo travel expert Astrid Clements discusses why people should consider going solo and how this podcast (and Astrid's other platforms) can help. We hear about how traveling to Germany alone is what kicked off Astrid's solo travel passion. Astrid shares some of the many benefits of going it alone (some of which we bet you haven't considered) and what keeps some people from venturing out on their own. Astrid shares a story about an experience in the Middle East might not have been the same had she been with a travel companion. The show wraps with a good tease on all the topics coming up in future episodes (including safety, packing, budgeting, how to get the most out of your solo status, and more!)

Do you dread packing for your trips? Astrid has an amazing packing list to solve this source of travel stress. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!