#7 - Alexa West

Before Alexa West became the quintessential Solo Girl traveler, inspiring a new generation of women to confidently explore the world on their own, she was a solo girl (Peace Corps) volunteer--still helping women, but from a very foreign village in remote Bulgaria. It was a vital stop on the journey to becoming a truly badass traveler.

For more information about Alexa and her work, check out her website or follow her on Instagram. 

Alexa West

Alexa as a Peace Corps volunteer with friends in Bulgaria

Traditional Bulgarian dance

Alexa's most recent book (link on Amazon)

The True Crime Travelers podcast

Show Credits:

SP/FS Producer & Host: Christopher Wurst

Opening Voices: Dmitri Wurst, Elena Wurst, Kjara Wurst, Christopher Wurst

Show Artwork: Kate Furby

Voice of Dubious Aunt Deb: Cathy Zielske

Cold Open Music: BWM – The Brina Band

Dubious Ant Deb Music: Cass County Beauty Queen – Alan Singley

Episode Music:

Know No No-Nos  –  Doctor Turtle

La Styrienne – Esther Garcia

Lake Side Path – Blue Dot Sessions

Ability - Borrtex

My Favorite Regret (Instrumental) – Josh Woodward

Interview date: April 23, 2025