Are you in?
Back in 2018, my neighbours came to me with a question. It began with:
“You know how you’re never here…?”
Back in 2018, my neighbours came to me with a question. It began with:
“You know how you’re never here…?”
What do you imagine when you think of the Caribbean? Pristine white sands? Turquoise crystal clear water? Palm trees swaying against a stunning sunset? An eye-watering price tag? After spending months in the region, one thing I have learned is […]
Driving in St Lucia is not everyone’s idea of a relaxing road trip. During my month on the island, I tackled many potholes, steep hills, hairpin bends and drivers who love to overtake on a corner. I got lost a […]
It has struck me recently that for many of us who live alone, contemplating travelling solo too may not exactly fill us with joy. We ideally like to have someone there with us, at least to share a meal and […]
To state the obvious, the world of travel has changed. It is now even more of a privilege than ever. Navigating the new world of travel is an exercise in research, flexibility and overcoming obstacles. I have now been on […]
2021 was another strange year for all of us. I started the year alone, frustrated, angry & felt like I had lost myself. However, being forced to come to terms with life after loss and to stand still, gave me […]

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.
Try: courage, walking, grief, becoming, solo.
Sue Where Why What is a personal, lived-experience space.
I don’t accept guest posts or generic collaborations, and I only share places and stories I genuinely trust.