Guest Bio

Nicoletta Habsudova is the CEO of Voices of Travel, a company that combines travel and language learning in unique ways. Growing up in a small town in Slovakia, Nicoletta discovered early on that mastering foreign languages was essential to exploring the world beyond her hometown. Her journey took her from an exchange semester in New Zealand to university studies in Salzburg, Austria, followed by professional experience in Barcelona. Along the way, she developed a deep understanding of how language learning opens doors to new cultures and opportunities. Today, Nicoletta designs personalized travel itineraries, leads nature expeditions in the Alps, and shares practical language learning strategies that help travelers connect more meaningfully with the places they visit.

Show Summary

In this episode of the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Nicoletta about her journey from a small Slovakian town to becoming a travel entrepreneur living in the Dolomites. Nicoletta shares how learning multiple languages shaped her path and how her early experiences abroad fueled a desire to explore the world on her own terms.

Nicoletta explains how Voices of Travel began as a blog offering travel and language tips and evolved into a business creating custom itineraries and organizing nature-focused group expeditions in Switzerland and northern Italy. These trips encourage travelers not only to explore beautiful landscapes but also to reflect and reconnect with themselves through guided daily questions and shared community experiences.

The conversation also touches on Nicoletta’s practical advice for language learners, emphasizing focused vocabulary study and active conversation practice over passive use of apps. Her story highlights the challenges and rewards of following one’s passions while navigating life transitions, including solo travel, relationships, and building a business rooted in authentic connection.

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