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Why Midlife Is the Best Time to Start Travelling Solo

If you’ve been here a while, you’ll know what an advocate I am for solo travel. I’ve written numerous blog posts sharing my experiences – the good, the bad, and the downright ugly – packed with advice for those who might be a little more reticent about setting off alone. But lately, life has changed. I recently remarried, and with my husband newly retired, solo trips may become less frequent. Naturally, I’ve had questions: Will I still travel alone? Will my solo travel advice still be relevant?

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

Updated on February 5th, 2025 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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2019 – Life Lessons from My Travels in the Year I Turned 50

Updated on July 7th, 2025 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 […]

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5 Month Self Tour of The Caribbean

Updated on February 5th, 2025 In 2018 I had the opportunity to travel solo around the Caribbean. Throughout the 5 months I spent in the region I learnt Spanish in the Dominican Republic, took a tour of Costa Rica, entered […]

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How to throw yourself into the deep end while learning to Sail

Updated on July 21st, 2025 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 […]

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What have I achieved on my Life List in 2017?

Updated on July 19th, 2025 Some may call it a Bucket List but I prefer the term Life List. I created mine in 2016 & since then it has given me a focus & a roadmap for moving life forward […]

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5 Great Ideas on How to Travel Solo if You Don’t Want to be on Your Own

Updated on July 19th, 2025 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 […]

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