Muy Linda Travels – The Solo Female Traveller
Decades on the Road, in the Studio, and on the Stage
Hi, I’m Linda,
I’ve spent my life tuning into different frequencies. Before I started 30+ years of solo travel, I was a classically trained musician, performing in professional orchestras in Australia. That world taught me a rare kind of discipline, the ability to stay present and focused under pressure.
It was the perfect training for my next act: 26 years as a Technical Producer for ABC Radio, where I worked on the national Current Affairs flagship programs AM and PM to ensure every live broadcast stayed on air and sounded flawless.
While I was managing the technical side of national broadcasts, I was also navigating the world on my own terms. I was travelling solo before we had the internet, GPS or tracking apps, and that’s given me a perspective you can’t get from a search engine.
I know exactly what it’s like to land in a new city with nothing but a paper map and my own intuition. My approach to the road is about the Quiet Authority that comes from more than thirty years of making my own way.
I eventually went back to university to earn my Master of Teaching, a degree that changed how I look at my own archives.
In my travel blog, I turn three decades of experience into a clear, practical roadmap for others, combining my professional discipline with my love for the road to help women over 50 move past the ‘what ifs’ and into the freedom and joy of solo travel.
Why I built this website
I built this website after my father passed away. During a difficult time, writing became a source of happiness and comfort. Looking back on my travels helped me reconnect with joy, to the places I’d explored, the experiences I’d had, and the people I’d met along the way.
As I moved through my 50s, solo travel took on a deeper meaning. It became less about ticking destinations off my list and more about freedom, self-trust and achieving personal goals. My blog became a space where I could share my journeys, experiences and practical advice with other women who want to explore confidently and on their own terms.
The travel bug is still very much alive, and I’m excited to see where it takes me next.
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How the Muy Linda Travel Blog got its name
When I was searching for a name for this blog, I was reminded of standing in awe at Iguazu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil. I was completely blown away by the beauty and power of the waterfalls, and I kept hearing people around me say “muy linda” as they took it all in. In Spanish, muy linda means very pretty, lovely or beautiful.
Now, I associate Linda, the name my Dad gave me, with the strength and beauty of Iguazu Falls….I like that!
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Professional Background & Qualifications:
- 26 Years Technical Production, ABC Radio Current Affairs (AM, PM, The World Today, The Country Hour, Radio Australia)
- Master of Teaching (M.Teach)
- Bachelor of Music (BMus) / Graduate Diploma of Arts (Music)
- AMEB Woodwind Examiner
- Professional Orchestral Musician (Oboe / Cor Anglais)