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Different Kinds of Travel – How Life & Travel Changes in Your 20s, 30s, 40s & 50s

Updated on May 2nd, 2024 Travel is my passion & has been an integral part of my life for the last 30 years. My life has shaped the way I travel & travel has shaped the way I live. Here […]

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Your Ultimate Guide to Learning Vacations for Adults – Over 30 Inspirational Ideas

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 14th, 2024 Have you made your new year’s resolutions yet? How about adding self-development to your list? Whether you are limited to staying local or keen to start to travel further afield, there is no reason to […]

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Havana Salsa Lessons. Learning About Dance and Embracing Life in Cuba

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 2nd, 2024“Learning to dance in Cuba was a life-enhancing experience for me. It is a true example of how we learn more from our failures than our successes. Join me for a tongue in cheek analysis of […]

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Travel Alone For The First Time – 21 Amazing Trip Ideas For Women

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 2nd, 2024 Are you wanting to travel alone for the first time? Then look now further! Here are 21 amazing ideas for your first solo trip as a woman. Includes learning a skill, volunteering, yoga & fitness […]

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8 Of The Best Off The Beaten Path Spots In The Bahamas

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 2nd, 2024 8 of the best “off the beaten” path spots in The Bahamas. The route includes a plane wreck, an island full of iguanas, stroking sharks, feeding turtles & stingrays, swimming with pigs & snorkelling in […]

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6 Laid Back Towns Not To Miss on the Costa Rica Coast

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 6th, 2024 If you want to really explore the best of Costa Rica, both the Pacific & Caribbean Coasts have very different vibes. I took a month in this tropical paradise & here is my pick of […]

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6 Top Tips on Visiting An Area After a Hurricane

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 14th, 2024 I have spent a lot of time in the Caribbean over the last few years. Unfortunately this region is particularly prone to hurricanes which can cause huge, heartbreaking devastation across the islands. Recovery is often […]

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6 Top Tips On Taking Part In Your First Sailing Regatta

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 7th, 2024 Learning to sail & taking part in a yacht race had been on my Life List for a while. I finally got my chance to take part in a sailing regatta in 2018 in the […]

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4 Very Different Ways To See The Dominican Republic

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 7th, 2024 If you thought the Dominican Republic was just about big resort hotels & white sandy beaches, then think again. Here, I share my experiences from a month on the island. The post includes a budget […]

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2 great places to learn Spanish in the Caribbean

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 7th, 2024 Have you ever considered studying a language overseas? Here are my top tips on what you need to consider when choosing a course & why I recommend both Cuba & Dominican Republic as great places […]