
← Let's Just Be Real with Marissa Tonge20 ago · 40 min
171: traveling for the soul: solo trips vs group trips, benefits of leaving America, and exploring the world as a Black woman w/ Aspen Cierra
<p>Marissa gets real with photographer, travel enthusiast, and beauty content creator, Aspen Cierra to talk TRAVEL. We dive into:</p><p> - The myths & fears of solo travel</p><p>- Pros and cons of group travel</p><p>- Planning to escape the USA</p><p>- Traveling as a Black woman</p><p>- Favorite travel locations and bucket lists</p><p>- How we manifested going Thailand</p><p><br></p><p><strong>RETREATS:</strong></p><p>Join me in <strong>THAILAND</strong> for the Lotus & Luxe Retreat in April 2027! Details <a href="https://trovatrip.com/trip/asia/thailand/thailand-with-marissa-tonge-apr-2027">here</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>LET'S CONNECT:</strong></p><p>Podcast Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/letsjustberealpod/">@letsjustberealpod_</a></p><p>Marissa's Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rissfitkitty/"> @rissfitkitty</a></p><p>Aspen's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aspen_cierra/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@aspen_cierra</a></p><p>Video Episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MarissaTonge/podcasts">YouTube</a></p><p>Midheaven Mami Astrology on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@letsjustberealpod">Youtube</a></p><p>RRDF on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rissfitkitty/"> @realrhythmdancefitness</a></p><p>Bonus podcast & Astrology content on <a href="https://substack.com/@marissatonge">Substack</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>WORK WITH ME 1:1</strong></p><ul><li>Get a <strong>Birth Chart Reading </strong><a href="https://shop.beacons.ai/marissatonge/cfb8a2b2-2c9a-4d04-8b99-849d2d424da6"><strong>here</strong></a></li><li>Book a