Travel Tips and Plans

Whenever I travel, something bad happens. In Furore, Italy, I succumbed to sunstroke from too much wine and too little water. In Bali, a wayward monkey bared its teeth and bit me. I also contracted ‘Bali belly’. I had the runs in Cuzco, Peru, and was woozy from altitude sickness meds…

For seniors with mobility challenges, finding the right travel experiences can be daunting. However, many tour operators now offer travel tours for the elderly with limited walking, ensuring that accessibility is a top priority. These tours provide accommodations for those…

A couple of decades ago, I prepared a travel bucket list of all the countries and continents that I wanted to visit. In fact, I purchased a book titled 1,000 Places to See Before You Die that I meticulously read and cross referenced with my bucket list. As the years progressed, I’ve…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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?