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.
Meet Kim:
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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Traveling Syria: A Solo Female Traveler’s Unfiltered Journey #146
What would you do if your travel plans collided with a revolution?
In this episode, host Kim Anderson sits down with Diana, the solo traveler behind the popular Instagram account @justwanderlustblog, who shares her extraordinary journey through Syria.
With over 100 countries under her belt, Diana’s trip to Syria was about more than just exploration—it became a front-row seat to history when rebel forces launched an attack that kicked off an 11-day skirmish and overthrew Assad.
Diana recounts her experience navigating the warn torn country, witnessing the resilience of the Syrian people, and finding moments of unexpected kindness amidst the uncertainty.
She also shares the breathtaking beauty of being the only traveler visiting untouched ancient ruins, the safety precautions she took, and the lessons she learned about humanity.
This powerful episode is a reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the importance of gratitude, especially when facing circumstances most of us can hardly imagine.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- The logistics of traveling in a heavily sanctioned country
- Day to day life goes on, even in war.
- What happens when it's illegal to quit your job
- Walking around with grocery bags full of cash
- Visas and border crossings - how do you get there?
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