AN INTROVERT'S GUIDE TO TRAVELING ALONE.

YOUR DREAM TRIP DOESN'T NEED A PLUS-ONE

Join us for a day of travel talks:

10:00 AM – NOON

The practical side of getting out the door — plus how to stay safe, stretch your budget, and feel at home on your own.

• Travel tips that make every trip go smoother
• Packing tips: what to bring, and what to leave behind
• Time for your questions

Whether you're traveling solo or with friends, there's so much to know before you go.

In the morning, you'll discover practical tips that will turn your travel jitters into “I’ve got this” swagger.

PLUS A FEW INSIDER TRICKS YOU'LL WISH YOU'D KNOWN SOONER.

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  SAFE & SOUNDSimple habits that keep you safe, without keeping you home.
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  ONE BAG, MORE FREEDOMWhat to bring, what to leave behind, and how to make it all fit.
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  APPS THAT EARN THEIR SPOTThe handful worth the space on your phone.
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  MONEY THAT GOES FURTHERBudget savers that stretch every dollar further abroad.
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  ALONE, NEVER LONELYHow to enjoy your own company, and find connection when you want it.
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  PLAN LESS, SEE MOREWhen to plan, when to wing it, and how to leave room for the unexpected.

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

An honest, gentle look at what's kept you home so far, and the inner work to move past it.

• The excuses we all make, and seeing them for what they are
• A guided meditation to quiet your “what ifs”
• Reflective journaling to map out your next steps (bring a notebook!)

• “I CAN'T AFFORD IT.”
• “I CAN'T GET THE TIME OFF.”
• “NOW JUST ISN'T THE RIGHT TIME.”
• “I DON'T WANT TO GO ALONE.”
• “WHAT WILL PEOPLE THINK?”
• “I'LL DO IT SOMEDAY.”

We all have a list of reasons the dream can wait.
In the afternoon, we'll take an honest look at them, one by one.

Along the way, Carolin will lead a guided meditation that moves you past your fears and reconnects you with the dream itself. Then, reflective journaling prompts help you turn that clarity into confident next steps.

✏️ BRING A NOTEBOOK

Nahma On Balsam Cafe (your destination for the day) is a historic log cabin on the shores of Balsam Lake. Settle in with a warm drink, a delicious lunch, and maybe a sweet treat while we gather and enjoy the cabin's cozy, peaceful surroundings.

• Beverages & lunch available for purchase at the cafe
• Food & drinks not included in the ticket price
• No outside food or beverages, please

ABOUT YOUR GUIDE

FIVE YEARS LIVING OUT OF A SUITCASE

For five years, Carolin Rathbun has lived as a nomad, traveling the world with one simple rule: follow your heart. Most of those miles she's traveled solo, and along the way she's learned what makes a trip feel effortless, and what quietly keeps us from taking it at all.

Join her for a day of honest stories and hard-won wisdom, and discover what it really takes to travel with more ease, confidence and joy.

EASE. CONFIDENCE. JOY.

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE HOME

• Honest stories and hard-won wisdom from five years on the road, so you can travel smarter and braver, alone or with friends.

• Packing, safety, money and app know-how you can put to work on your very next trip.

• Less second-guessing, more self-trust, and clear next steps to carry you forward.

• Trade “someday” for a real start date, and begin living the life you keep picturing.

Nahma On Balsam Cafe
32 Romany Ranch Rd, Cameron, ON K0M 1G0 GET DIRECTIONS ↗
FROM LINDSAY: About 30 minutes north
NEARBY: Just west of Fenelon Falls

DATE: Saturday, November 14, 2026

MORNING: 10:00 am – Noon
LUNCH: Noon – 1:30 pm, Available at the cafe
AFTERNOON: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join for one session or make a day of it.

From traveling smarter to getting past the excuses, you'll leave with more clarity and confidence to travel alone or with others.

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