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In this episode: .The FAQ is: How can I travel solo for the first time?

Today’s Destination Thousand Oaks California

Today’s Mistake- Too tired when you get home from a trip and can't find your parking ticket or keys

Travel Advice: Safety After Dark

In this episode: FAQ How can I travel solo for the first time?

Answer: The first step for traveling solo for the first time is to pick a small destination such as one night in the next state. don't bite off too much because it might be too challenging and you want to be successful. Plan a 1 Night trip to another town or state and return home the next day to see how you like it. prepare yourself with things to do by yourself, such as going to a movie, shopping, and sleeping well for the night when you wake up in the morning. then drive home. You will have had your first successful solo trip, which was okay. The next step will be a little more challenging, but you will get there if you try and follow the directions I give you in my travel book, 5 steps to solo travel.

Destination: Thousand Oaks, California

I took a solo trip to Malibu and Thousand Oaks, California, for a weekend.

There are about a hundred twenty-five thousand residents and 10,000 businesses here in Thousand Oaks, which has existed since the Chumash Indians founded it.

There's a lot to do in the coastal area of California north of Los Angeles. I recommend this kind of Step One travel for those who have never traveled by themselves. Gardens of the World is a destination to enjoy in Thousand Oaks, California.

Gardens of the World is open from Tuesday through Saturday only. it smells great With all these beautiful flowers, gardens, and fresh air here. The drive between Thousand Oaks and Malibu is beautiful. I hope you can take that tour across the top of the mountain, horse farms, wineries, and one-of-a-kind homes. .Windy roads, viewpoints, canyons, spectacular vistas, and even some forest fire damage along the drive from past years fires.

The Lakes shopping Mall, City Hall, Plaza, and Park are nearby. Thousand Oaks is a small city. I really wanted to visit the Ojai Valley Inn, but they said I needed a reservation. I ended up at the America’s Best Value Inn.

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Nearby beaches include Topanga, Dan Blocker, Point Dume, Niklas Canyon

I need to get back here my favorite beaches were El Matador Beach and Zuma Beach in Malibu,

Today’s Mistake: Too tired when you get home from a trip and can't find your parking ticket or keys.

When you return from a long overseas trip, you may be very tired. you may not be able to find your car parking tickets, keys, or both. This happened to my sister on her return from a long European getaway. The lesson learned is keeping your keys and parking ticket in a convenient and memorable location. Before you set on your trip home, have them handy so you will not have to remember where they are. That will save you much stress when you are jet-lagged and tired, and your brain just doesn't want to work.

Today’s Travel Advice: Safety After Dark

If you are walking around after dark by yourself, do not use earbuds and listen to podcasts or music. Keep your ears, eyes, and all senses aware of your surroundings. Do not drink alcohol or take drugs. Do not walk in dark alleys. Know where you're going ahead of time please. I would like you to arrive safely at your destination.

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