Peru

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International Women’s Day: Celebrate, Empower and Transform Through Travel

International Women’s Day (8th March) is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a global celebration of the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. If you’re a woman in midlife craving a meaningful and transformative travel experience, this is the perfect time to explore destinations where women are celebrated, uplift other women through your travels, and embrace your own journey of self-discovery.

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Wild Journeys: Your Ultimate Guide to Wildlife Travel Adventure

by Sue Cockell

Throughout the years, it has been a privilege to have the opportunity to get up close and personal with many animals in the wild. In the process I have been attacked by lions, bitten by meerkats, mesmerised by sea turtles, spat at by marine iguanas, run over by penguins, manhandled by baboons and hypnotised by mountain gorillas! Click on any of the links to learn more.

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Finding Your WHERE: A Guide to Choosing Your Transformational Travel Destination

by Sue Cockell

If you’re ready to take that leap but don’t know where to start, this guide is for you. Let’s explore the factors and strategies to help you find your perfect WHERE.

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Rediscover Yourself Through Travel: A Midlife Adventure Awaits

by Sue Cockell

Have you ever felt stuck in life? Like there are more experiences you need to have or places you’ve never been but feel drawn to?

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How to Score the Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for Your Next Travel Adventure

by Sue Cockell

This week I had the first email which contained offers available now under the Black Friday banner. And what’s great, is that the company offering some fab (up to 30%) discounts is my favourite tour operator, G Adventures. I have done several tours with them, most notably an epic Bucket List visit to the Galapagos Islands (hence the photo), a 3-week tour of Peru & a fantastic trip around the highlights of Costa Rica.

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Ghostly Cemeteries and Chilling Festivals: Top Halloween Getaways! 🎃

by Sue Cockell

With Halloween around the corner (had you noticed?! 😉👻), I thought I would jump on the bandwagon this week to introduce a few spooky places to visit on your travels…or travel to for the day itself.

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The Magic of Eating While Traveling…Even When You’re Not!

by Sue Cockell

Happy World Food Day! 🌍 (for tomorrow that is!). And yes, you’re right, I am a little obsessed with food lately! Last week I shared my top tips for dining alone (if you missed it, hit reply and I’ll resend it to you).

How can travel change your life?

by Sue Cockell

Apologies for the lack of ceremony but last week I changed my weekly email day. From now on you can expect to hear from me on a Tuesday instead of a Monday.

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Looking for some inspiration?

by Sue Cockell

Last week I attended the Destinations: Travel and Adventure Show in London. It was my second year and once again, I went in search of inspiration, new companies, ideas, and destinations that piqued my interest.

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Simple Bucket List Ideas – The First Step to a World of Travel Adventures

by Sue Cockell

Updated on June 11th, 2025 For my first post in this new year, I decided to revisit the process of writing a Bucket List. After facing personal tragedy back in 2014, I created my first List and since then it […]