How to Overcome Travel Fears: Lessons from Hollywood Stunt Doubles

What happens when you put two Hollywood stunt doubles on a group trip to Morocco? They push your 4x4 out of the mud during a historic Sahara Desert flood, coordinate everyone like it's a stunt scene, and completely change how you think about fear. Meredith and Dorenda are two of Laura's favorite travel companions and some of the most badass women she knows. They literally get set on fire, thrown off buildings, and punched in the face for a living—yet when it comes to travel, they're among the calmest, most grounded people you'll encounter. Here's what's fascinating: people who do incredibly dangerous things professionally often have a completely different relationship with fear than the rest of us. They've spent entire careers assessing real risk versus perceived risk, and that skill translates beautifully to travel. Hear about ATVs in the Sahara, pregnant bellies on set, sandstorms, flash floods, and why Meredith would rather get set on fire than deal with airline customer service.