What happens when you say yes to the unknown with just $2,000 and a surfboard? Spoiler: It might change your life and your idea of freedom, forever.

In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson takes you along on her personal journey through New Zealand’s South Island, where she learned the true meaning of freedom, travel, and trusting herself. Armed with only $2,000, a surfboard, and a bold spirit, Kim stumbled into van life and discovered a life of simplicity, self-reliance, and wild possibility.

From buying a van with serious mishaps to staying warm in winter with creative hacks, Kim shares candid stories about the challenges and magic of solo female van life. More than just a travel tale, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on community, nature, and breaking free from traditional success to live life on your own terms.

You'll learn:

• How to embrace solo female van life with confidence and courage
• Practical advice for adapting to New Zealand’s unique van life challenges
• Why sometimes the best journeys start with saying yes to the unknown

If you want a fresh perspective on freedom, travel, and what it means to trust yourself on the road, this episode will inspire you to say yes to your own wild dreams.

Like this WANT MORE? Check out these episodes about traveling as a solo female:

1. Fantastic Characters, Weird Jobs & Memorable Moments on the Road in New Zealand: Solo Episode

2. Solo Travel for Black Women: Cultural Adaptation, Dating, and Mental Health Abroad w/ Christina Jane #119

3. How to Handle Foreign Privilege and Unwanted Attention Abroad - Solo Female Travel Tips | TRAVEL TALK #122

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