Joys of Solo Travel with Manjinder Kang

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel, Business, Society & Culture

4.5 • 828 Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2025

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

Are you tired of waiting on everyone else to be able to travel? Does solo travel strike fear in your heart, but you want more freedom in your life? Do you spend too much time coming up with excuses for why you can't travel instead of reasons why you can and should? Manjinder Kang, or "Manny," is a seasoned solo traveler with nearly two decades of experience exploring 37 countries. A full-time professional and self-proclaimed introvert, Manny wants everyone to know that if he can do it, so can you. In this episode, Manny and I explore the beauty and challenges of solo travel. From navigating cultural differences to fostering meaningful connections and embracing spontaneity on shorter trips, Manny offers actionable advice and inspiring stories for travelers at all stages. What is your biggest block against solo travel? Share your thoughts by sending me an audio message. *This is a previously released episode from the archives! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, offering valuable insight whenever you listen. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Why Manny prefers the term "solo travel" over "traveling alone" How to combat loneliness while traveling solo The importance of spontaneity and advice for creating spontaneity in shorter trips How to plan trips that align with your passions and interests The role of resilience in overcoming travel challenges Manny's strategies for maximizing travel with a full-time job Insights into connecting with local cultures through food and adventure The best destinations for solo travelers Practical tips for meeting people while traveling alone And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Follow Manjinder on Youtube Want More? Only $50 & A Dream: Biking Across The USA Solo with Zero Experience w/ Jasmine Reese An Unconventional Approach to Challenges, Maximizing Travel With a Full-Time Job, Advice on Publishing, Creating Solo Travel Magic With Jen Ruiz Seizing Your Opportunity to Travel, Saving Money as a Solo Traveler, Lessons from a Career Break, and How to Figure Out What You Want (In 60 Seconds) with Leslie McKellar Thanks To Our Sponsors Defender - Explore the full lineup at landroverusa.com Unbound Merino - Use code 'TRAVEL10' to get 10% off your Unbound Merino order. Moon Travel Guides - Use code 'ZERO' for 20% off your order. Women Who Travel Podcast - Pack your bags and go on a journey with the Women Who Travel podcast.

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0:38.9	I kind of did worry about going out there solo
0:43.7	and feeling the need to have to get people to come with me.
0:47.7	And in the end, the need to travel,
0:50.1	the need to go and experience these things,
0:51.7	the need to do it and just do it.
0:53.4	It just totally outweighed the need to have, they need to do it and just do it. It just totally
0:54.4	outweighed the need to have somebody with me to do it with. That was a short clip from my
1:00.4	interview today with Mangindar Kang, and he's a listener of this show. He wrote me an email,
1:05.7	and this guy has solo traveled for nearly two decades. Every single trip he's taken,
1:12.5	except for two family trips to India
1:14.5	and a study trip to the University of Chicago.
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