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Carol Cain is a full-time travel blogger, but lives in New York City. She travels the world solo and writes about her adventures; often times they’ve been sponsored by companies. Oh, and by the way, she also has kids and a husband. Carol is proof you can get out there and travel, by yourself, even when you have a busy family to take care of. When Carol first traveled solo, at the young age of 17, she felt empowered. Carol has a serious travel bug, and doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Key Takeaways: *When was Carol’s very first solo journey? *Carol travelled to Italy at the age of 17, and it was very empowering to be on her own and make mistakes. *Growing up in a very strict Latino household, Carol was always afraid she wasn’t living up to the expectations of others. *Carol also had to overcome a cultural barrier. Latinas don’t typically travel solo. *Carol has a husband and kids, and still travels solo. So many times strangers were worried about who was taking care of her kids while she was in a foreign country. *What does Carol do for work? *How does someone become a travel blogger? *Does Carol travel in groups when she goes on a sponsored trip? *Carol fell in love with Ireland and Scotland, and she’s going to be bringing her family this fall to see these countries! *What tips does Carol have for those who want to become a travel blogger? *Tell the truth, always. It can be easy to get sucked in and give an ungenuine review. Mentioned in This Episode: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Connect with Carol: Website Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week's show. And tune in next week for another great guest. |