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Kia Ora,
I’m Gina – the founder of Wanderlust Solo Women Tours.
I am passionate about ensuring our tours and retreats are a wealth of information, while building connections, new friendships and making sure you have a good laugh along the way!
How it all began:
I was nearly 40. Yes, 40 years old. Where did the time go?! Wasn’t I supposed to have figured it all out by now?
I had a house, I had a job, I had my own business, yet I wasn’t happy or fulfilled. I felt the lack of what I “should” have in my life.
Then it all changed over night. A bad long term relationship breakdown left me reassessing everything, wondering why I had all the material things yet felt so empty. I had worked hard and made sacrifices. I had the dream house and a good business, but a huge mountain of debt after the separation and a lot of unresolved emotions. This left me craving for more.
A whirlwind romance saw me visit Thailand for the first time where I fell in love – with travel. This trip was a catalyst for me – travel was what made my heart beat faster, travel inspired me, travel made me feel alive! Most of all it re-built my confidence.
I sold up, downsized and booked a one-way trip to Paris with barely any money, plenty of nerves, and loads of determination.
That dreaded 40th birthday was amazing! I celebrated in France with newfound friends and lots of wine. My fortieth year was spent wandering through bazaars in Turkey, sampling tagines in Morocco, cathedral-gazing across Europe, and wandering quaint cobbled English lanes. It wasn’t all holidays and cocktails – I worked and volunteered my way around Europe, as I had very little money. But this enabled me to really get beyond just the tourist attractions, form lasting friendships, and truly absorb the atmosphere and culture of these new locations.
Not only did I experience a plethora of scents, textures and tastes, see wonders of the world and nature, and meet amazing people, but I also learnt so much more about myself, and my approach to life. I learnt that improving my life wasn’t only about changing my location, but also how I approached things. As I discovered my own happiness and the world, I appreciated where I came from and what I had at home.
I learnt that my life wasn’t stagnant, or over at 40 just because I hadn’t followed the same path as others. I didn’t need to settle for something I didn’t want.
It’s been a few years since that first trip to Thailand, and since then I’ve explored, holidayed, worked and volunteered in more than 23 countries, and have no intention of stopping. I realized how to turn my passion into a living – by founding Wanderlust Solo Women’s Tours, with the aim of encouraging any and all women to find confidence, and friendships through travel and experiences. I knew I wasn’t alone in feeling the way I had, and my goal is to empower women to live their lives to the fullest.
The last thing I learnt?
Nothing is certain. We don’t know what will happen next week or next year. So with that philosophy in mind, I try to live in the moment, or at least try to! Whilst keeping my eye on long-term goals, making sure I have someone to love – and yes, sometimes that is myself! – something to do, and something to aim for.
Dream big ladies!
Gina Cambridge
Your Host & Founder
Feel free to get in touch, I’d love to hear from you.
My passion lies with empowering women to rediscover themselves through travel. This led to the birth of Wanderlust Solo Women Tours & Travel Coaching, a platform that empowers you to embark on purposeful adventures and also design your own transformative journey with confidence and clarity. Currently, I am New Zealand’s only ICF accredited Travel coach through the Travel Coach Network.
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𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝑶𝑳𝑶 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆!
This has been a conversation I’ve been having a lot lately.
What does “solo” traveller mean?
👉🏼Is it because you’re single?
👉🏼Is it because you spend the whole time of your trip alone?
The way I view it, the moment you take that first step on a journey, whether you will spend your trip solo, meet up with a tour group, friends, or a mix of both, it’s YOUR solo journey.
Whether you’re married, have a partner or are single, if you take that trip alone, again it’s your SOLO journey.
SOLO TRAVEL-is your own experience on how you want to travel, don’t feel you need to travel a certain way to have a valid solo travel experience!
If you want to mix it up with the time you spend alone or time spent with a new group of other travellers, (like free walking tours, day tours, meet-ups or small group tours) that’s totally up to you!
Some of my best friends I have meet on my solo travels!
Your JOURNEY, your way.
#solotravelgirl #solotraveller #solotraveller❤️ #solofemaletravel #solofemaletraveler #womenwhotravelsolo #travelforthesoul
‘𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝑰 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒊𝒕, 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒃𝒐𝒘, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒂 𝒑𝒖𝒕 𝒖𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏” That is such a great quote and a true statement for our tour of Cuba.
Firstly, for some just getting there was difficult. ✈️
Add on ongoing power supply issues. ⚡️
Then a hurricane! 🌀
But was it all worth it to see the “rainbows” of Cuba, its culture and its people? YES!
Some journeys are not easy, but that doesn’t make them any less transformative and powerful.
Where have you been that was difficult to get to but was worth every minute to get there?
#thejourneyisworthit #itsaboutthejourney #yourjourney #wanderlust #travelcoaching #yourstorybeginshere #solofemaletravel #womenwhotravelsolo #empoweringwoman
Short but sweet-New Episode! 🎙️ 🎧
In this episode, I reflect on the mistakes and f-ups I have made while traveling and emphasize the importance of learning from these experiences.
I share personal anecdotes about some of the cultural misunderstandings and ethical dilemmas I faced during my travels.
I encourage listeners to embrace their travel mistakes as part of their journey and highlight the transformative power of solo travel.
I also give a little tease about upcoming episodes featuring inspiring women from around the world!
In this episode, we cover:
👉🏼We all make mistakes while traveling.
👉🏼Learning from travel mistakes is essential for growth.
👉🏼Cultural awareness is crucial when visiting new places.
👉🏼Travel experiences can lead to personal transformation.
👉🏼Mistakes should be embraced as part of the journey.
👉🏼Sharing travel stories helps spread awareness.
👉🏼Ethical considerations are important in travel choices.
👉🏼Solo travel can be empowering and transformative.
Podcast link 🔗 can be found in the bio 🩵
#solofemaletravelers #solotravel #womenwhotravel #solofemaletravelinspiration #womenempowerment #confidencebuilding #traveltipsforwomen #traveltips #travelinspiration #travelmistakes
𝑬𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 #𝟒 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑱𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂 𝒐𝒇 @midlifebutterflies 🦋
Join me in this episode, where I chat with Joanna of Midlife Butterflies as she shares her transformative journey of self-discovery through travel, particularly during midlife.
She discusses her experiences in Oman, the challenges of navigating menopause, and how travel has helped her rebuild confidence and resilience. Joanna emphasizes the importance of community, the power of shared stories among women, and the need for intentional living as one embraces new adventures.
The discussion also touches on redefining retirement and the significance of human connection in a rapidly changing world.
We cover in this episode:
Traveling rebuilt my confidence and trust in myself.
Midlife can be a time of transformation and change.
Menopause can lead to feelings of loss and confusion.
Travel offers a blank canvas to rediscover oneself.
Human connection is fundamental to the travel experience.
Women over 50 are becoming more adventurous and visible.
Retirement is being redefined; it’s not the end of adventure.
Intentional living is key to creating a fulfilling life.
Community support is vital for women in midlife.
Travel can be a powerful tool for self-discovery.
You can find out more about Joanna here:
www.facebook.com/joanna.filmer.1
www.facebook.com/groups/midlife butterflies group
www.instagram.com/solosistertravelover50
#travel #midlifetransformation #transformation #buildingconfidence #menopauselife #buildingresilience #travelcommunity #selfdiscoveryjourney #womenempowerment #solofemaletravel #travelover50
Are you, are you, coming here with me?
The Island Escape Retreat-Rarotonga-Cook Islands.
A authentic, fun and rejuvenating retreat!
Get ready to nourish your soul in the heart of the Cook Islands.
#solofemaletravel #womensretreat #cookislands #cookislandstourism #islandescape #girlsgetaway #travelforthesoul #treatyourself #islandholiday #retreat #rarotongaretreat
𝑵𝑬𝑾 𝑷𝑶𝑫𝑪𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝑬𝑷𝑰𝑺𝑶𝑫𝑬
Join me with Laura Clark of Wild Wanderer.
Over Coming your Fears~
“In this episode of Wanderlust Solo Unscripted, host Gina speaks with Laura Clark, a seasoned hiker and author, about her journey through the trails of Colorado and the lessons learned along the way.
Laura shares her experiences with self-doubt, the importance of trusting one’s instincts, and how her love for hiking has shaped her life.
She discusses her role as a Girl Scout leader, empowering young girls through outdoor adventures, and the emotional impact of nature.
Laura also recounts a harrowing survival story during a snowstorm and introduces her book, which chronicles her journey as a mountaineer.
The conversation emphasizes the significance of stepping out of comfort zones, the power of community in outdoor settings and over coming your fears!
Laura is also the author of her book “Wild Wanderer” available through Amazon.
You can follow her adventures here; @laura_m_clark
Link to listen on YouTube 🎙️ 🎧 in bio.
#hiking #selfdoubt #adventure #solofemaleempowerement #outdoorleadership #overcomingfear #survivalskills #personalgrowth #womeninadventure #mountaineering
Sometimes we want to celebrate 𝒃𝒊𝒈 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 in our lives. Birthdays are one of them what better way than celebrating with a getaway?
But wouldn’t it be wonderful not to have the stress of organising it? That is where I can help, letting you enjoy that milestone with less stress and more enjoyment!
“Gina helped me plan my 50th birthday trip to Bali based on her extensive knowledge of running Women’s Retreats over there. She was able to connect me with truly authentic experiences and gave me her recommendations and suggestions about everything from accommodation, spas, places to eat, day clubs, activities, and apps to use.
Thanks to her I had the most incredible trip with so many special memories created thanks to her advice.
I totally recommend using her to help plan your trip to get the most out of your travels!”
#celebration #milestones #girlsgetaway #celebratingwomen #travelcoaching #travelplanning #travelhacks #yourjourneyyourway #youradventure #solowomentravel #solofemaletravel
Re-discovHer yourself through travel; your adventure begins now.