Hi everyone, Ged here, and I’m thrilled to bring you this week’s episode of Low Season Traveller Insider Guides featuring Sahara Rose De Vore. Sahara’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary: from growing up in a non-travelling family to solo travelling across 84 countries and ultimately founding the Travel Coach Network - the world’s first ICF-accredited certification program for travel coaches.
In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional power of travel, the importance of understanding our "why," and how Sahara is transforming the travel industry from the inside out. We talk about how travel can support healing, personal development, and purpose, especially when it’s designed with intention.
If you’ve ever felt like travel changed your life - or could - then this is a conversation you’ll want to hear. Sahara’s insights are powerful, practical, and deeply inspiring. Enjoy the episode!
00:00 – Intro & Guest Introduction
Meet Sahara Rose De Vore: solo traveler turned founder of the Travel Coach Network
84 countries and a mission to transform travel
03:00 – Discovering the Love of Travel
Childhood memories, first solo trips, and the backpacking catalyst
Why seeing the world mattered more than a paycheck
07:00 – Lessons from the Rails
The Poland train incident and learning through discomfort
How mistakes shape resilience
10:00 – Toughest Travel Experience: India
Navigating anxiety in Mumbai
How sensory overload led to spiritual growth
15:00 – Why We Forget the Hard Parts
Selective memory and the addictive nature of meaningful travel
Reflections on vulnerability and strength
20:00 – What Is a Travel Coach?
The difference between travel agents and travel coaches
The emotional and transformational role of travel coaching
25:00 – Niches & Why They Matter
How travel coaches serve through purpose (grief, burnout, aging, personal growth)
Redefining "niche" as emotional needs, not demographics
32:00 – Industry Response & The Future
Resistance from traditional travel sectors
Growing interest from agents, wellness leaders, and retreat creators
36:00 – Final Thoughts
Sahara’s advice: keep asking “Why do I really want to travel?”
Using travel as a toolkit for life
Connect with Sahara:
Website: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahararosethetravelcoach/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahara-rose-de-vore-4b8bb394/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaharaRoseTheTravelCoach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theTravelCoachNetwork/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetravelcoachnetwork
The Travel Coach Certification Program: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/the-travel-coach-program
