TCN Blog
Sustainable and Conscious Travel on a Budget: Embracing the World Responsibly
Sustainable travel isn’t just a trend. It’s a mindset, a responsibility, and, when done with intention, a deeply rewarding way to explore the world. Gina, founder of Wanderlust Solo Women Tours, believes that conscious travel doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. In fact, it can bring more...
How Solo Travel Inspired Me to Imagine Life after Endometriosis
When Norah Connolly booked her first solo trip, it wasn’t just for the adventure. It was a leap of courage before undergoing a life-changing surgery. With a deep love for meeting people from different cultures and seeing the world through a local lens, Norah embarked on a journey that would not...
How Travel Contributes to Your 3 Buckets of Happiness
Can travel actually make us happier? We often think of travel as a break from real life - but what if it’s actually the key to living a more fulfilling one? Research shows that true happiness comes from filling three essential “buckets”: vitality, connection, and contribution. And travel, when...
From Fear to Freedom: Embracing the Journey of Solo Travel in Mexico
I had become quite the expert at traveling as a solo traveler with small group tours, but in the fall of 2021, with nine group tours under my belt, I decided I was finally ready to make the leap to completely solo travel. As a result of the pandemic, I had new found flexibility to work...
Top 8 Tips to Avoid Loneliness as a Solo Traveller
For many travelers, the idea of setting off on a solo adventure sounds exhilarating… until the fear of loneliness creeps in. It’s one of the most common concerns we hear in the travel coaching space: “But won’t I feel lonely?” In this honest and heartfelt contribution to The Travel Coach Network,...
Unpacking the Deeper Motivations of Travel: A Travel Coach Network Survey
When you ask someone why they travel, the answer might sound simple: to relax, to escape, to explore. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll uncover something much more meaningful. That’s exactly what we did in the newly released 2023 Travel Coach Network Survey, where over 400 travelers shared their...
Embracing a New Era of Travel: Travel Coaches, the Modern-Day Travel Agents
Travel coaches are often asked if they're travel agents. And while some travel agents have gone through the Travel Coach Certification Program, there's definitely a difference between the two. While travel agents focus on the planning, booking, and arranging for the logistics of the trip, travel...
How to Get Clients as a Travel Coach
Are you struggling to get clients? This blog post is for you. It is one thing to chase clients and it’s another to attract them. I’ve seen the posts time and time again that say “book now!” or “why you should visit (insert destination) now!” Travel is too meaningful of an experience to...
5 Things Travel Coaches Wish You Knew About Travel
Travel is about more than just visiting new places. It's an opportunity for personal growth, self-discovery, and connection with the world around you. Travel coaches understand the transformative power of travel and have valuable insights to share with those looking to embark on their own...
How to Turn Travel Into a Career in 2025
Wondering how to turn travel into a career in 2025? Then, you're in the right place - because there's so much more to a travel career than just blogging and bookings. Becoming a travel agent, starting a travel blog, those are two completely viable options. And we have many members in the...
