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 6 laid back towns not […]
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 reliant on the return of […]
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 US Virgin Islands. Here is […]
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 fitness retreat, Spanish language school, […]
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 to learn Spanish.” Where? […]
Learning to sail for me has been a journey of highs & lows. Here I share my stories from my many mishaps along the way.” Where? Onboard a number of yachts in Southampton (UK), Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Chicago […]
Travelling alone for the first time can be an incredibly daunting experience. However, I guarantee that once you take that first step, there is no looking back! To ease you in, here are my top 5 great ideas on how […]
I had it on good authority that the best way of learning to sail is to take an RYA Competent Crew course. I decided to take the course in The Solent, UK & was also told that this was one […]
If you are planning a trip to Iguazu Falls, the first question is, Argentina or Brazil…or both? I decided to focus on the Argentina Side. Here you can see why I made that decision & what you can do in […]
Welcome to my little corner of the internet, for women in midlife who feel the pull to explore — not just the world, but themselves.
I’ve been travelling for over 30 years, through seasons of joy, grief, reinvention and becoming. Travel didn’t just show me new places — it helped me find my way back to myself.
Here I share honest travel stories and reflections on courage, change and second acts.
You don’t need to be brave yet. You’re welcome exactly as you are.
