Hiking as a solo woman is great. You get to be out in nature, clear your head, get exercise and reconnect with yourself. But even a short day hike has some inherent risks. Whenever you head out in wilderness, whether camping, hiking or bicycling, it’s best to be prepared in the unlikely event that something…
I invited hiking expert Tracy Bartlett to come on the podcast after I had a scary experience on a recent solo hike. Tracy has more than 20 years experience with Wilderness Therapy and she knows a lot about how solo women can keep themselves safe in all kinds of environments. Show Notes:
My guest this week is Vicki Burke. Vicki has been a campground host in Michigan for 24 years. Not only has she witnessed all the mishaps and mistakes someone can make driving or towing an RV, she’s made a few of them herself. She was brave enough to come on the podcast to share, not…
Is it Safe for Women to RV or Camp Alone? When I tell people that I camp and RV alone, one of their first questions is usually about safety. How do you stay safe as a woman camping alone? My safety as a solo RVer is not something that I worry a lot about now,…
Should Solo Women Stay at Rest Areas? After a long day of driving, sometimes you just want a place to pull over and sleep. As a solo woman RVer or vanlifer you might be wondering, can you sleep legally at a rest area? And, most importantly, is it safe to stay overnight at a rest…
My guest this week is professional driver and RV driving instructor Becky Piacente. Becky and I talked about the top mistakes she’s seen in teaching women about RV driving and camping. She shares some of her top tips for driving and parking your RV or trailer no matter the length and how to be a better,…
Is RVing dangerous for solo women? Do solo women RVers need to carry a gun or place extra shoes outside the rig, so it looks like a man is there? While popular opinion on many RV forums seems to be women should be constantly worrying about their safety on the road, our guest today Kelly…
This week on the Solo Women RV podcast our guest is Carolyn Higgins of Carolyn’s RV Life blog and YouTube channel. Carolyn has been living for six years as a solo woman on the road and she’s been documenting all if it on her very popular YouTube channel. She agreed to come on and share…
Propane can be a great thing to have on board for RV travel. It can power your stove, your heater and your refrigerator. But is propane in an RV safe? How can you ensure that your propane use in your RV is safe? What is Propane? Propane is liquefied petroleum gas, often called LP or…
In this episode of Travels with Squeaky I talk with author Katt Annie who’s new book, The Boomer Nomad: How I Stay Safe and Sane on the Road, is all about how to stay safe and sane on the road as a solo woman RVer. Katt’s been on the road for four years and she’s got…