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Travel Tips and Plans

Which countries offer the best medical tourism options? Where can you find cheap hotel rooms? Do senior travel discounts still exist? These are a few of the questions that we attempt to answer in our travel tips section.

1 year ago

Do You Travel with a First Aid Kit?

First aid kits. Do you travel with one? If so, is it regularly updated before you venture off on your well-deserved vacation? We have been travelling with a small first aid kit since 2013…

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1 year ago

Volunteer Travel for the over 50’s – Giving Back While Seeing the World

For travelers over 50, combining a passion for exploration with meaningful service is an increasingly popular choice. Volunteer travel offers an enriching way to experience new destinations while contributing to communities, wildlife conservation…

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1 year ago

3 Ways to Stay Fit While Traveling

Welcome to 2022! Are you planning a post-holiday winter getaway? Maybe your bags are packed, your itinerary is planned, and your accommodations are set. However, you may be wondering how you can maintain your fitness routine as you travel…

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1 year ago

Where Should You Go? Matching Your Personality to Your Dream Destination

Choosing the right place to travel or settle down is a deeply personal decision. Whether you’re a retiree seeking relaxation, an aspiring digital nomad craving adventure, or someone who needs to relocate for financial, health, or personal reasons, your personality plays a key role…

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1 year ago

Art and Architecture Trips for Women Over 50

For us women over 50, travel often takes on new meaning – a way to celebrate life’s experiences, indulge personal interests, and embrace the joys of discovery. Art and architecture-focused trips offer a perfect blend of cultural enrichment and visual delight…

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1 year ago

Soft Adventures for Women Over 50 – Hiking, Kayaking, and More!

Adventure doesn’t have to mean scaling mountains or diving into the deepest oceans. For women over 50, soft adventures offer the perfect way to stay active, explore new destinations, and connect with nature without pushing physical limits too far. Whether you’re a seasoned…

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1 year ago

What’s the Best Luggage for Older Women On the Go? Let’s Unpack the Answer!

What type of traveller are you? Are you the one that agonises over your travel outfits, pulls out the biggest suitcase, fills it up with all your favourite dresses, tops, trousers, scarves and 20 pairs of shoes for a week’s holiday and then only wears two outfits the whole time?

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1 year ago

The Joy of Skip-Gen Travel, Pitfalls and All

I had planned the trip for three years. I had the train tickets. The rental car. Hotel reservations. Non-refundable tickets for a musical, a lobster dinner cruise, and a whale-watching tour. All four granddaughters were super excited: we were going to Prince Edward Island…

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1 year ago

2025 Guide to Travel Trends and Tips for Women Over 50

Traveling as a woman over 50 brings unique opportunities for exploration, personal growth, and making memories. As 2025 unfolds, new travel trends and insights are reshaping the way we explore the world. Here are some of our favorite trending travel styles…

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1 year ago

Pack It or Buy It? 9 Tips on Saving Space and Money When Traveling on a Budget

Do you enjoy packing for a forthcoming trip? Do you agonise time and time again on what to take or what not to take? We have been on the road travelling as digital nomads since 2013…

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