Tough Girl Podcast

Following the breakdown of her marriage and at the age of 48 in 1998 Jacqui decides to leave her job in health visiting and set off on a years adventure, alone backpacking in South East Asia. This was to be the beginning of a journey that left conformity a distant memory. Finding herself bitten by the travel bug she then set off again, at the age of 50 with the Dutch Man this time combining her love of travel with her other passion … motorcycling. During this podcast Jacqui share stories from her 7 years on the road, where she visited 20 countries with no plan. Jacqui speaks with warmth and an openness, sharing the mishaps, the mistakes, the broken leg, the food, and how she dealt with storms, castaways and pirates!  Show notes Currently living in Tasmania, Australia  Heading off to go backpacking at 48 Having her marriage breakdown Liking travelling and meeting awesome people Meeting the Dutch man Deciding to buy a motorcycle to travel around the world Deciding to travel solo  Reactions of friends and famil