Design Her Travel
Do you feel most alive when exploring new parts of the world? Do you dream of living a life filled with adventure, connection, and purpose?
If so, you’re in right place! Design Her Travel is the podcast that inspires you to turn those dreams into reality.
Hosted by global nomad Kim Anderson, this podcast is your weekly source of travel tips, fascinating stories, and actionable advice. Whether you’re dreaming of your first solo trip, planning your next family adventure, or searching for ways to design an intentional life full of travel, Design Her Travel has something for you.
Each episode takes you behind the scenes of extraordinary journeys, from travelers who’ve walked the globe, rowed across oceans, written best-selling books and created success as digital nomads and travel entrepreneurs.
Through a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes, you’ll get real-world tips, heartfelt stories, and the kind of inspiration that’ll have you turning your travel dreams into reality.
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Her solo travels have taken her to over 40 countries and across countless oceans, and her unique experiences—like sailing the world despite not seeing the ocean until age 12—prove that transformation happens when you step out of your comfort zone. Her passion for adventure and community led her to create Design Her Travel group trips for like-minded women, offering you the chance to explore the world with a built-in travel tribe of lifelong friends.
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Solo Female Travel in Pakistan: An American Woman's Guide to Safety and Adventure w/ Samantha Shea #121
What’s it like to be an American woman traveling solo in Pakistan?
This week, host Kim Anderson chats with Samantha Shae, an American who met her Pakistani husband while traveling solo through the breathtaking Hunza Valley.
Now married and living in his home region, Samantha shares her unique perspective on daily life in Pakistan, navigating cultural differences, and how speaking Urdu has helped her connect with the local community.
In this episode, you’ll hear all about what it’s really like to be a solo female traveler in Pakistan, from safety tips to understanding societal norms.
Samantha offers practical advice for those interested in visiting Pakistan, along with a candid look at the warm hospitality and genuine kindness of the people. Her life as part of a Pakistani family provides an insider's view into a culture that many travelers overlook.
Samantha founded Intentional Detours, a travel company offering group trips to Pakistan’s most beautiful and remote regions to help share her love of the country and its people.
Listen in to hear Samantha’s story of love and adventure, and why she believes Pakistan is a must-see destination for solo travelers.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- Cultural norms that make it safe to use public transportation as a woman traveling solo
- Life with 5 hours of electricity per day
- Hike breathtaking trails without another traveler in site
- Cultural differences throughout different regions of Pakistan
- Perception versus Reality of life in Pakistan
RESOURCES:
Connect with Samantha & Intentional Detours: Website, Instagram, YouTube
How Pakistan Changed my Life is the video referenced in the interview.
EPISODE DETAILS:
7:19 - You will experience the kindest people
10:05 - Foreign privilege as a sole female traveler
13:38 - Travel on public transportation with safety
17:30 - You won't accidentally wade into an unsafe place
23:35 - Pakistan is a nation that has many different cultural norms
40:10 - Extra power banks
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