EP 3 Defying Ageism with Each Passport Stamp

For anyone considering a leap into the unknown or those curious about the world of solo travel and reinvention after 65, this episode is for you!

Welcome back to the Don't Be Caged By Your Age Podcast, the show that proves it's never too late to pivot your life direction and embrace new adventures, no matter what the calendar says.

At 67, Mary Bartnikowski is a testament to the fact that age is just a number, and she's here to share her transformative journey from the comforts of Silicon Valley to volunteering in the heart of Nepal, and traveling the world solo three times.

An award-winning photographer, author of six books, and a globe-trotter with unyielding passion, Mary sold all her possessions at the age of 50 and has spent the last 17 years traveling worldwide, currently enjoying the culture and language in Sicily.

Mary shares how downsizing and detaching from material possessions can redefine your life's perspective and how to safely navigate the adventures of solo travel.

We'll also uncover the practical tips and life lessons Mary has gleaned from her voyages—including how to negotiate living arrangements abroad and tackle ageism.

I especially loved Mary’s tips for meeting locals and expats, wherever she travels!

Buckle up as Mary takes us through her tale of risk-taking, retirement redefinition, and the unbounded joy of living life to the fullest.

Let’s GLOW!

Ande ♥

Follow Mary on Social Media here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marybartnikowskiphotography
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MaryBartnikowski (4k subscribers!)

Buy her books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mary-Bartnikowski/author/B001KJ3QOC

Links from our conversation:
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: https://amzn.to/3xcaPbp 
Quora: https://www.quora.com/
Mary’s Blog Vagabond Travel Magazine: https://vagabondtravelmag.com 
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com

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