My First Time Traveling Alone (Africa to Europe)

0:35 $100 vs $1000 budget
1:28 #solofemaletravel begins
2:20 worst airline in the world?
5:03 why I'm traveling alone
6:50 I'm sleeping in a hostel
8:22 let's go to Milan
9:55 50% off our cookbooks 😋
10:50 I'm in trouble
16:24 making friends alone 😬
17:25 worst sleep of my life
19:17 let's goooo 💅
23:01 the nicest hotel I've ever seen

[eamonandbec]

Thank you all SO much for joining me on this solo travel vlog! I still cannot believe I did this 😬 !!! Would you challenge yourself to something this outside your comfort zone?!

[debsterlee]

Female solo traveler (in her 60s). Started traveling alone about 7 years ago because I got tired of waiting for someone to go with me. Wouldn't change it for the world (and I have seen the world). Always out of my comfort zone the first day but then I realize I can do this! Went to Milan and Lake Como a year ago this month...absolutely stunning. Can't wait for my next adventure. Congratulations on all you have done this year!

[casarive]

Fellow introvert here. Any time I travel I am always reminded that i don’t understand how people can just make new friends in the cities they are traveling because forcing myself to be outgoing enough is terrifying and not even something I am comfortable with in my daily life. This is so inspiring. I’m making friends during my next travels. I’m doing it

[gerardacronin]

Bec, as a single introvert, I’ve been travelling solo for over 40 years and I love it! Of course there are some things I don’t do alone for safety reasons. I was quite surprised to learn that solo travel was outside your comfort zone. Frankly, anyone who has been through what you have over the past year has climbed much higher mountains than solo travel. You got this, girl! ❤️ 🇨🇦

[carolpreston]

Bec, that was one of the most beautiful videos ever! Thank you for being vulnerable and transparent and grateful and nervous and sad and joyful and showing us what a strong, independent woman you are. I'm, too, and so thankful you are alive! I cried right along with you.

[leighmajer]

I’m literally crying as I watch this…for many reasons…just thinking of your journey with Lee, your journey with cancer, your solo journey traveling, your giving spirit, the very necessary time to be alone and stop and allow all your emotions to surface (even though I know you are always in touch with your emotions but connecting with them when alone for an extended period hits different) and also I’m just full of joy for you and Eamon that you have each other and always live in appreciation of that love but after the past two years, I’m sure it’s so much more ever present - the awareness. Sending you both big hugs and thanks for allowing us into this special time of your life. When I saw you get the pedicure and book the Lake Como room…I kept thinking…your family and Eamon must have been so happy to see you treat yourself. Finally, I just wanted to say that it looks like you maybe didn’t get to explore Bergamo…it’s such a cute town so if you haven’t toured it, definitely go up the tram and walk around next time you fly out of there.

[darraghkelly]

As someone who has been through serious illness as well and come out the other side, I really felt it when you wept a little over breakfast because you are just so grateful to be alive. It is a heavy thing to say and it is beautiful. Look after yourself Bec!

[Diamon.d]

The smile on Bec’s face when Emon arrived warmed my heart. ❤

[nanabananacricketadventure]

Well done Bec, you two are amazing! In February of this year, after 2 years of not being able to leave the country to see my daughter and grandchildren in Florida I at the age of 69 left Nova Scotia with my 6 year old Yorkie and drove by myself to Fort Lauderdale area. It took me 4 days to cover 3400 kilometres. I had never done anything like that before, I like you always leaned on my husband or someone else. What a feeling of empowerment!! My immediate family had some concerns, but we had driven the same route multiple times before. I left early in the morning, stopped driving before dark, took multiple breaks for gas, for the dog and myself. I would not hesitate to do it again, not sure if hubby will be able to go this winter or not. However at the age of 70 now I feel like I can do anything! I am healthy and active so I should be good. Heck I just completed a challenge and walked 112 kilometres in 11 days. I guess what I am saying is you can do anything you want even if you are fearful, you just have to want it badly enough!

[Katie-xzqy]

I always cry along with Bec, and I appreciate her vulnerability to show her emotions. Her vibes are always amazing.

[YourCoolHannah]

I was diagnosed with cancer at 27 in 2020 and thankfully currently in remission. I feel like even though I live a very different life compared to you guys, I love that you share your feelings and journey of your recovery! I am so happy and proud that you are living everyday with such a grateful and happy heart! Bec, you inspire me everyday to look at the brighter side of life! ❤️

[katkohler]

I am so proud of you stepping outside the comfort zone. Once you do it you feel so liberated!

[TheHungryHiker]

As a solo female backpacker who has hiked a lot of miles by myself out in the backcountry, I wanted to let you know that I really love this video. Being out there by yourself can be fun and it can be downright scary at times. Way to go on facing your fears in the face and getting out of your comfort zone! I just went on my first international trek ever this year...to Nepal and it has inspired me to plan a solo international trek, maybe in 2023? PS: I bought both of your cookbooks last year and they're awesome!! The Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are my FAVE!!!

[tdleitch]

The sunset view from that balcony was so beautiful it literally brought tears to my eyes. Because seeing it thru you was amazing but my heart knew that due to my own physical limitations it was another place I would never experience after my accident. And followed by the conversation from you about being grateful to be alive, I bawled. It reminded me that even though I will probably never experience that view that took my breath away personally, I am still alive and that I survived something that could have ended my life. Thank you for reminding me to not see the things I don’t have but to be thankful that I have the most important thing, my life, and I shouldn’t take that for granted. ❤

[veganmentaliron]

I def teared up for you a few times. Life is precious and it’s inspiring to see you living to the fullest, pushing your comfort zone and always having love 💕 The reunion with Eamon was so sweet too.

[sharonk]

This video hit me hard. I lost my husband a couple of years ago and eating out, alone, was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Lots of tears shed but also some good memories as I ate at our favorite places. And you are right, doing hard things makes you stronger and makes you appreciate more the people who are still in your life. You are very inspiring, thank you.

[bethwrealtor]

This vlog was so perfect! As much as we all love Eamon and Eamon and Bec, it was such a treat to get to "spend some time" with just Bec. So many powerful reminders in this video: step out of your comfort zone and see what lies there, embrace who you are and nurture that fully (your night in with room service), treat yourself to something special just because, enjoy missing someone for awhile...what a blessing to have people in your world to miss and be missed by., have a signature thing that makes you feel even more powerful and open (those earrings are awesome). Thank you as always for sharing your lives with us. Big love from KY

[spanishafterhours]

Bec 🧡🧡🧡 this video was so enjoyable, I loved it. I think we had never seen this side of you because you were always with Eamon, and as an extrovert he's probably the one handling many of the interactions, but I could feel you SO much with every single interaction now that you were solo, as well as every time you held the camera up in public --- My introverted heart felt really in tune with yours. Again, I felt this video so deeply, so thank you for sharing! ☀ Have a wonderful Sunday!

[robinannduquette]

I love luxury living Bec who is just SO grateful for everything and doesn't take anything for granted. Also Bec + Eamon reunion at the end.

[ALAKAZOOVOLANT]

Having survived more than 6 years of being told I was dying and going through some extremely difficult moments I can attest that life after is not always easy even in the greatest moments. It is hard to reconcile with the beauty of life when in the back of your head you are reminded that it could taken from you in a flash. These emotions sometimes overtake you in the weirdest moments and people who have not lived it cannot understand. Continue to be inspired to reach for the impossible.