Episodes

  • No Need For Postcards Podcast Trailer

    No Need For Postcards Podcast Trailer
    Jan 14 2025
    Trailer for No Need For Postcards - A podcast about solo travel.
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    1 min
  • Snezana Curcic - 'When you're out of your comfort zone, there are lots of things that you don't expect'

    Snezana Curcic - 'When you're out of your comfort zone, there are lots of things that you don't expect'
    Jan 21 2025
    In this first episode for No Need For Postcards, I interviewed Snezana Curcic. As she puts it, her solo traveling began by accident and from there her travels have been tales of unexpected joy and adventure. She puts aside preconceptions and instead focuses on seeing a country for herself by being totally open to meeting people and understanding their cultures. I love the way Snez talked about solo travel with passion and love as if sharing fond memories about a friend . Make sure you listen until the end for Snez's excellent tips for solo travellers. Enjoy the episode.
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    43 mins
  • Ilona Lewicka - 'Solo travel is the challenge of doing something on my own'.

    Ilona Lewicka - 'Solo travel is the challenge of doing something on my own'.
    Feb 4 2025
    In this episode of No Need For Postcards I speak to Ilona Lewicka. Ilona's experience of solo travel has not been extensive but any trips she has done are a challenge to her. This involves hiking which has led to some interesting memories that would challenge all solo travel, experienced or not. Ilona advocates for travelling with minimal items but with some very specific essentials. Enjoy the episode.
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    42 mins
  • Istanbul - 'One of my favourite solo travel trips'. Solo Episode.

    Istanbul - 'One of my favourite solo travel trips'. Solo Episode.
    Feb 18 2025
    This is the first solo episode (ironic) on No Need For Postcards, where I talk to you about my solo travel trip to Istanbul. You'll hear how I (eventually) cooked with a local, did a photoshoot for the first time and how I got a restaurant all to myself. I had a plan for what I would do each day of my five day trip, with the activities I did and people I met making it a great solo trip, even when some things did not go accordingly to plan. Enjoy the episode.
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    40 mins
  • Neethu Sathyanathan - 'It's a process of knowing myself, what I can do and what my strengths are. I am resilient.'

    Neethu Sathyanathan - 'It's a process of knowing myself, what I can do and what my strengths are. I am resilient.'
    Mar 4 2025
    In this episode of No Need for Postcards, I speak to Neethu Sathyanathan. Neethu is originally from India and now lives in UK. Her first experience of travelling solo was actually the first time she left India for the UK. She shares her experiences, tips and tricks for solo travel, and explains the importance of being open-minded and adapting to different cultures. I particularly appreciated Neethu sharing her reflection on how solo travelling has provided self-development. Enjoy the episode.
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    51 mins
  • Bethan Ovens. 'Solo travel means taking control of your own time and not being set on the schedule.'

    Bethan Ovens. 'Solo travel means taking control of your own time and not being set on the schedule.'
    Mar 18 2025
    In this episode of No Need for Postcards, I speak to Bethan Ovens. Bethan has made solo travelling a big part her life. Although she enjoys travelling with others, solo travelling has benefits that can't be replicated by being around others. The freedom to take control of her time whilst travelling makes her feel comfortable. Bethan shares how she solo travelled whilst living abroad and also reminded us that a solo travel trip somewhere near by can be just as enriching. Enjoy the episode.
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    49 mins
  • Anne Marie Wells - 'Solo travel represents a certain level of confidence'. Break boundaries, appreciate small moments and believe in the kindness of people.

    Anne Marie Wells - 'Solo travel represents a certain level of confidence'. Break boundaries, appreciate small moments and believe in the kindness of people.
    Apr 29 2025
    In this episode of No Need For Postcards, kicking off series two, I speak to Anne Marie Wells. Anne Marie's experience of solo travelling has led to an extended journey long after she flew home. Her travel memoir Happy Iceland, tells of her unique five week trip to Iceland where she went against the norm, used her instinct to speak to local people, listened carefully to what they had to say to lead her to interesting places around the country. Anne Marie's journey to get Happy Iceland published is still on-going and yet after many long years, she talks about her solo travel experience with such love and gratitude. Her message is to break boundaries, appreciate small moments and to believe in the kindness of people. All things we should aspire to do, I think. Enjoy the episode. Anne Marie Wells. Writer. Editor. Creator. annemariewellswriter.com
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    1 hr
  • Danielle Gargett - 'Why not just enjoy your own company'.

    Danielle Gargett - 'Why not just enjoy your own company'.
    May 13 2025
    In this episode of No Need For Postcards, I speak to Danielle Gargett. Solo travel has become a passion of Danielle's however her first step into trying it came at a time when she needed a holiday but her husband was not available. Instead of waiting she became determined to travel solo immediately, which is what she did. Danielle has wanted to travel solo more ever since. She firmly believes that once you've done your first solo trip you'll be thinking why you didn't do it sooner. Enjoy the episode.
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    48 mins