We Are All More Alike Than We Are Different: Lessons Learned In China
Discover how travel in China reminded me that humans share more in common than we think—insights for women seeking transformative midlife adventures.
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How Volunteering Abroad Can Transform Your Travels
Celebrate International Volunteers Day and discover how volunteering at home or abroad can enrich your travels, inspire gratitude, and create meaningful impact
Transformative Halloween Travel: Honouring Those We have Lost Around the World
Discover meaningful Halloween travel for women in midlife — explore global traditions that honour the dead and find healing through intentional journeys.
Savour the Journey: Transformative Travel, Culinary Delights and World Food Day A
This week is a special one for food lovers, because on Friday 16th, the world comes together to mark World Food Day. The United Nations’ theme this year is “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”, a reminder that food connects us: our health, our planet, our sense of culture and belonging.
Where Do You Start? The Art (and Heart) of Trip Research and Planning
I have just had to reschedule my planned overland trip from London to Singapore.
The idea was sparked by the TV show Race Across the World.
My husband and I had mapped out three whole months to make our way from London to Singapore, traveling only by public transport. No flights. No rushing. Just the joy (and chaos!) of moving across continents step by step.
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?
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Transformative Travel Experience
Do you ever dream of travelling solo but find yourself held back by fears and doubts? We all carry limiting beliefs that could stop us from taking the leap into transformative travel experiences. But the truth is, these fears are just stories we’ve been told—or told ourselves. It’s time to break free!
Your Ultimate Top 20 Tips for Budget-Friendly, Transformative Travel
Travelling on a budget doesn’t mean sacrificing life-changing experiences. For any woman looking to explore the world in a meaningful way, smart budgeting can allow for longer trips, deeper cultural connections, and even a little indulgence when needed. Here’s how to save for travel and stretch your budget while on the road, ensuring a truly transformative adventure.
Finding Your WHERE: A Guide to Choosing Your Transformational Travel Destination
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.
10 years in the making…and I still screwed it up!
Today, ten years ago I heard that immortal line that nobody wants to hear when their loved one is in surgery.
Hi I'm SUE!
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.
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