By Wendy Byard
Travel Advisor for solo women travellers
Brave Explorer
Dream Journeys
For the woman who hears the call of the wild — and answers it with an open heart.
Not every woman dreams of beaches and sunbeds. Some of us crave something raw. A deeper connection to nature. A sense of scale that reminds us how much beauty there is in the world — and in ourselves, when we dare to meet it.
The Brave Explorer doesn’t need loud crowds or five-star polish. She wants moments that awaken her spirit: a glacier calving in Antarctica, the mist of a jungle waterfall, the hush of a mountain trail far from home. These journeys are for the women who have always felt just a little bit wilder. The ones who feel most alive when they step out of their comfort zone — and into wonder.
A Quick Reminder of Who You Are
You’re courageous, even if you don’t always feel it.
You’re hungry for experience, learning, and moments that stretch your perspective.
You don’t mind getting a little lost — because you trust yourself to find the way.
You’d rather leap and figure it out later than stay still and wonder what if?
You’re not reckless — you’re awake. Fully, vividly, unapologetically awake.
Wendy’s Pick for You
Grand Journey through India’s Golden Triangle to Shimla
India has a way of opening you up — not just to its bold colours and swirling spices, but to parts of yourself that have been waiting to be awakened. This tour for solo travellers weaves through some of northern India’s most iconic landscapes, where contrasts collide in the most beautiful ways.
You’ll stand in silent awe before the Taj Mahal at sunrise — a moment so surreal it feels like a dream. You’ll explore the Pink City of Jaipur, marvelling at the intricacy of palaces and the bustle of markets. In Ranthambore, you’ll go deep into the wild in search of elusive tigers. And finally, you'll board the famous toy train into the Himalayas, winding your way through forests and peaks to the colonial hill station of Shimla.
There’s nowhere quite like India — and there’s no journey quite like this. It’s not about ticking off highlights (though you’ll do that too). It’s about being moved, amazed, and occasionally humbled. The kind of travel that changes something inside you.
Why I Chose This for You
You’re ready for something more — a journey that invites you to go deeper and further. India is a place of paradoxes: serene temples beside chaotic streets, ancient rituals coexisting with modern life.
This trip gives you time to take it all in, with plenty of care along the way. With a dedicated Tour Manager, door-to-door support, and a small group of fellow solo travellers, you’ll never feel alone — just free to explore, feel, and grow.
Wendy’s Pick for You
Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer & Alaskan Cruise - A journey through mountains, glaciers and quiet wonder
This is a trip like you’ve never experienced it before — through train windows that frame the Canadian Rockies like a moving painting, and along Alaska’s wild coastline where ancient glaciers calve into the sea.
Your journey begins with the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer, winding through emerald valleys, snow-capped peaks and turquoise lakes. Stop at Lake Louise, step onto the Athabasca Glacier, and breathe in the pine-scented air of Jasper National Park. In Vancouver, take to the skies on a seaplane before boarding your second adventure — a 7-night Alaskan cruise that takes you deep into the heart of the Inside Passage.
Glide past thunderous waterfalls, spot whales from the deck, and wander frontier towns like Juneau and Skagway. Every moment feels cinematic — but also grounding, spacious and serene.
Why I Chose This for You
This trip is for the Brave Explorer who craves space — not just the wide-open kind, but the internal kind too. It’s bold and breathtaking, yes — but it also leaves room for silence, for awe, and for those “I can’t believe I’m here” moments.
With Signature touches like a seaplane ride and private onboard events, you’ll feel looked after at every step — and deeply, wonderfully alive.
Which One Speaks to You?
There’s no right or wrong here. If one of these journeys feels like it’s calling you — even if only softly — let’s chat. And if you’re not quite ready, that’s okay too.
You don’t have to do this alone. I’m here to help you choose a path that feels good, whether it’s one of these trips or something completely different.