Me and the Magic · Amanda Bauner: Solo Travel Expert, Podcaster, and Blogger

The Magic of Women's Travel Groups

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We see single ladies, we see divorced women, we see widowed women. It's very powerful.
Amanda Bonner interviews Donnie Belau, founder of Girls Guide to the World. Donnie's family travel heritage from Nebraska inspired lifelong wanderlust. Started Girls Guide to Paris online guide (million readers, no monetization), pivoted to small-group women-only tours during COVID. Now 60+ tours to 40+ countries. 85% clients solo travelers; 80% of solo travelers are women; 85% over 45. Tours address women's primary concern (safety) vs. men's (cost). Donnie shares how widowed, divorced, and partnered women discover they can continue traveling independently. Small groups (under 10) intentionally build genuine friendships.

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A warm episode about solo travel, connection, and practical trip planning.

This episode keeps coming back to women traveling together, even as it starts from solo travel and the connections it can spark. The plane story lands well: two women meet, laugh, and later travel together, which gives the episode a simple, believable point about how travel can…

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