Muy Linda Travels – Solo Female Travel
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 travelling solo, I was a classically trained musician performing with professional orchestras in Australia. Over the next 30 years, solo travel became my favourite way to experience the world.
That led to my next chapter: 26 years as a Technical Producer for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, working on national current affairs programs AM and PM, where every broadcast needed to sound flawless.
While managing the technical side of national radio, I was also exploring the world on my own terms. I travelled solo long before smartphones, GPS, or travel apps existed, relying instead on instinct, preparation, and the confidence that comes from experience.
I know what it’s like to arrive in a new city with nothing but a paper map and curiosity to guide me. Those years shaped the way I travel today: slowly, independently, and with a deep appreciation for atmosphere, culture, landscapes, and meaningful experiences.
Later, I returned to university to complete a Master of Teaching to expand my professional qualifications, share my knowledge, and connect with young people.
Through Muy Linda Travels, I combine decades of solo travel experience with my background in music, broadcasting, and education to create immersive travel stories, practical guides, and inspiring journeys designed to help women travel with greater confidence, curiosity, and connection.
Why I built this website
I built this website after my father passed away. During a difficult time, writing became a source of comfort, and reflecting 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 a list and more about freedom, self-trust, and personal growth. This blog became a space to share practical advice and lived experience 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 for where it leads 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 Iguazú 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 connect the name Linda, chosen by my dad, with the strength and beauty of Iguazú Falls. I like that connection.
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Professional Background & Qualifications
Broadcasting & Media
- 26 years in technical production, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio Current Affairs (AM, PM, The World Today, The Country Hour, Radio Australia)
Education
- Master of Teaching (M.Teach)
- Bachelor of Music (BMus)
- Graduate Diploma of Arts (Music)
Music & Performance
- Professional orchestral musician (oboe / cor anglais)
- AMEB Woodwind Examiner