In this episode of the Solo Female Travelers Podcast, Mar is joined by Ellie Hamby and Dr. Sandy Hazelip, better known as the Traveling Nanas, whose adventures prove that there is no age limit to exploring the world. After meeting through a medical mission in Zambia, their friendship grew into decades of independent travel and, eventually, an epic journey around the world in 80 days at age 81.

Ellie and Sandy share some of their most memorable travel stories, from riding the Trans-Siberian Railway and unexpectedly becoming witnesses to a crime to navigating Syria as conflict began and relying on the kindness of strangers along the way. They also talk about how they plan their trips independently, travel on a budget, pack light, choose accommodations, and make active adventures work for them in their 80s.

They also reflect on what makes their friendship such a successful travel partnership, why giving each other space matters, and how their philosophy of simply saying “yes” has opened the door to experiences they never expected. Whether you're 25 or 85, this episode is a reminder that it's never too late to step outside your comfort zone, meet new people, and start your next adventure.

Links:

• www.aroundtheworldat80.com
• www.facebook.com/SandyandEllie
• www.instagram.com/aroundtheworldat80
• www.tiktok.com/@aroundtheworldat80
• www.youtube.com/aroundtheworldat80

Book Here We Go: Lessons for Living Fearlessly from Two Travelling Nanas available on Amazon and other major retailers and audiobook.

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