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 […]
The travel industry is in turmoil. When we will start to re-emerge, it remains unclear what the “new normal” will look like. Whatever your individual situation may be, you do not want to waste a single penny of the money […]
Whatever direction we take in life, we all have people who have inspired us. For some it is an award-winning athlete, for others an individual who has triumphed over adversity. Maybe yours is someone who has dedicated their lives to […]
With 30 years of travel behind me, I have been privileged to have the opportunity to get up close & personal with many animals in the wild. In the process I have been attacked by lions, bitten by meerkats, mesmerised […]
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 I reflect on different kinds […]
Here is everything you need to know before climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, including your full packing list. Standing on the “Roof of Africa” as I witnessed the sunrise is a moment I will never forget. If you have ever dreamed of […]
2019 was an epic year for me as it marked the moment I had been on this planet for half a century! Here are the life lessons from my travels in the year I turned 50. It includes my adventures […]
Are you keen to know what to expect when climbing Mount Kilimanjaro? I spent 8 Days on the Lemosho Route in November 2019. So far I had struggled with the altitude & was full of trepidation for how I would […]
If climbing to the Roof of Africa is your goal then look no further! Here is exactly what to expect when climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. 8 Days On The Lemosho Route – Part 2. This includes Days 4 – 6, Lava […]
What can you expect when climbing Mount Kilimanjaro? Here is my story of the first 3 days of my 8 day trek on the Lemosho Route. It includes the route from Londorosi Gate over the Shira Plateau, Big Tree, Shira […]
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.
