Backpacking in Your 30's w/ Mariel
Backpacking in Your 30's w/ Mariel  
Podcast: Four Walls Podcast
Published On: Sat Mar 14 2026
Description: Marie joins the Four Walls Podcast to talk about taking her first backpacking trip in her 30's and more, including how to embrace solitude, overcome social anxiety, and find joy in unexpected places. Mariel’s journey from city dweller in the UK and Canada to a new backpacker exploring Southeast Asia. She reveals the mindset shifts and practical tips that turn solo travel from a daunting idea into an empowering adventure.