After going blind at 17 years old, Kevin Lowe was determined to continue to travel. He founded his own travel agency and continues to vacation around the world. On this episode, Kevin shares his unique perspective on travel, how the most meaningful benefits of travel don’t rely on sight, and why you should just book the dang trip!

We also talk about

• How he stays positive in the face of adversity
• What was worse than the thought of going blind
• How he went from not knowing what a travel agent was to opening his own travel agency
• How being blind helps him get to know his clients on a deeper level
• The country he fell in love with
• His top 3 travel destinations
• Advice for people with disabilities who want to get out there and travel
• His trick for making sure he commits to traveling

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A few years ago, travel blogger Vicky Sosa, realized that her 9 to 5 job was holding her back from seeing the world. So, she took a leap and transitioned to living a digital nomad lifestyle. Now she calls home where ever she’s house sitting. On this episode, she shares her best tips for becoming a house sitter and traveling the world for free.

Vicky’s believes house sitting is a great fit for anyone - millennials who can work from anywhere to retirees wanting extended travel experiences. She loves sharing her passion for house sitting and how it can help travelers to discover lesser-known places, live like a local, and travel cheaper.

• The benefits of traveling as a house sitter.

• Who she recommends house sitting for.

• Her favorite house sitter websites.

• Tips for creating an appealing profile.

• The process once you’ve been selected to house/pet sit.

• How to get five-star reviews.

• What to do after you’ve wrapped up your house sit.

• How to prepare for the last-minute cancellation.

• Her favorite country to house sit.

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Social impact travel is a growing trend, but for Kimberley Sevcik, former human rights journalist turned child and family therapist, it’s always been about fostering deep connections and having a positive impact in the places she visits. On this episode, you’ll hear about ways to connect with communities on your travels through your hobby, skill, passion, or pro bono work, the importance of having cultural humility, and how to foster a true exchange of ideas and skills.

We also talk about

• How she used her journalism to teach women how to tell their stories.

• How to truly partner with and empower communities and the importance of letting them lead.

• How to use your hobby, skill, passion, pro bono work to connect with a community.

• How not to be a “savior” when it comes to engaging with other cultures.

• How’s she evolved her approach to travel and gained more cultural humility and sensitivity.

• Ways to educate and inform yourself about a place before visiting a country

• The impact of donating money vs volunteerism.

• The pros and cons of working with local non-profits vs international groups.

• How to set an intention behind your social impact travel.

Resources

LinkedIn

Kimberely Sevcik

Links

Womenandgirlslead.org

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