Wales

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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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Finding Freedom: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs About Solo Travel

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!

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Old Friends, New Perspective

So, last weekend I was in Northern Ireland catching up with friends who I first met 36 years ago. We haven’t been together for a decade, but the years melted away as soon as we saw each other, like it was 10 days, not years!

How can travel change your life?

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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And so it begins…

Happy Easter and I hope you are having a well-earned break enjoying time with your loved ones and gorging on chocolate!

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Finding Freedom Through Lockdown – Lessons Learned in 2021

Updated on June 11th, 2025 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 […]

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Solo Road Trip Essentials – Top Tips for Hitting the Road Alone

Updated on June 12th, 2025 I love a road trip! And for me, hitting the road alone is the ultimate in freedom. But a solo road trip can be a daunting prospect. I have taken the plunge in Australia, Hawaii, […]

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3 Amazing Walks in the Gower Peninsula – Discovering South Wales

Updated on June 12th, 2025My latest trip to discover the beauty of the United Kingdom was to take some time exploring South Wales. Through these three stunning walks in the Gower Peninsula, I sampled a few award winners. Here, I […]

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Disadvantages of travelling alone – What happens when you get injured?

Updated on June 12th, 2025 If you have read any of my blog posts, you will know I am a huge advocate of solo travel. However, occasionally I must admit that there are also disadvantages of travelling alone. What about […]

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My Biggest Inspiration to Travel – A Tribute to my Mum

Updated on June 18th, 2025 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 […]

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