Poet Cleo Wade on the Difference Between Being Alone and Being Lonely

Even if you haven't seen her face, you've probably seen poet Cleo Wade's block letter handwriting and warm words on your social media feeds. The activist and author of three books—most recently a children's book called What the Road Said*—*has dedicated her career to sharing words of self-worth, encouragement, and community. She has penned poems in just about every situation, from scribbling thoughts onto bar napkins to setting up her pink typewriter, which she carried with her on trips around the world in her 20s. Her latest poem, “That Fairmont Feeling,” was written in a slightly more traditional way, as part of her latest role as poet-in-residence for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.  This week, we sat down with Cleo to talk about toting around the aforementioned typewriter, why solo travel has proven to be the most inspiring time to write, and how she can't wait to watch her two children fall in love with travel.  Read a full transcription of episode here: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/cleo-wade-women-who-travel-podcast Follow Cleo: @cleowade Follow Meredith: @ohheytheremere Follow Lale: @lalehannah Follow Women Who Travel: @womenwhotravel

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