6. England to Bali: Intuition and Resilience when Traveling Alone

What began with a stressful arrival at Denpasar airport led to an unexpected friendship, new perspectives on identity, and experiences that challenged how she understood herself and others.

In Bali, Gigi learned to navigate uncertainty, distinguish intuition from anxiety, and become more comfortable being alone. She also discovered that travelling doesn’t mean leaving yourself behind.

In this episode of TravelHER, she talks about self-trust, boundaries, difficult experiences abroad, and how stepping away from an environment can change the way you see yourself, friendship, love, and life.

Episode Details

Guest : Gigi

From : England

to : Bali

Numéro d’épisode : 6

Durée : 49 min

England to Bali: Intuition and Resilience when Traveling Alone

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6. England to Bali: You Can Change Places, But You Still Take Yourself With You

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"You take yourself wherever you go."

Gigi

Show notes

Gigi’s first major solo trip to Bali began with a chaotic arrival at the airport and an unexpected encounter that would become a meaningful friendship.

We talk about how living abroad can change the way you see yourself, from questioning the values you grew up with to discovering what feels genuinely right for you.

Gigi shares how travelling alone taught her to listen to her intuition while learning to distinguish it from anxiety. She also recounts an uncomfortable experience during a Balinese dance performance that challenged her trust in others and reminded her of the importance of boundaries and personal safety.

We also talk about loneliness, relationships, self-trust, and why sometimes the biggest growth comes from being alone and sitting with the things you would rather avoid.

Finally, Gigi reflects on what she would tell her teenage self: that difficult feelings don’t last forever, that the right people will find you, and that learning to be comfortable with yourself can change everything.

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Key topics

Overcoming Disappointment

Learning to trust your intuition

Intuition vs. anxiety

Setting boundaries in a different country

Learning to be alone