Guides and Itineraries

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Top Tips for Stress-Free Visa Applications: Empowering Transformative Travel for Women in Midlife

Visa applications can feel overwhelming, but they’re worth it! Here are my top tips for women in midlife planning transformative travel experiences.

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Transformative Halloween Travel: Honouring Those We have Lost Around the World

by Sue Cockell

Discover meaningful Halloween travel for women in midlife — explore global traditions that honour the dead and find healing through intentional journeys.

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Your Next Journey Isn’t Just a Trip—It’s a Turning Point

by Sue Cockell

There’s a moment many of us reach in midlife. A quiet whisper that asks:

Is this it?

We’ve been the caregivers, the professionals, the reliable ones. But beneath it all, there’s a part of us that’s still curious. Still hungry for joy, adventure, meaning.

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Walking the Camino de Santiago: Five Weeks, 500km and A Journey of Self-Discovery

by Sue Cockell

Last year, I took my first steps on the Camino de Santiago—100 kilometres along the Portuguese route, from Vigo to Santiago. It was just one week, but it left a lasting impression. I walked it with my partner, Larry, and the experience was so powerful, so quietly transformational, we knew we had to return.

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Eco-Adventures for the Soul: Transformative Travel Ideas for Earth Day

by Sue Cockell

Earth Day, celebrated each year today, on April 22nd, isn’t just about protecting the planet—it’s also a perfect moment to reconnect with the natural world and, just as importantly, with yourself. For many of us in midlife, this season of life often brings a stirring call to reevaluate, rediscover, and realign with what truly matters. And there’s no better place to do that than immersed in nature.

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Easter Getaways: Destinations That Inspire Renewal

by Sue Cockell

As the blossoms of spring begin to bloom and the days stretch just a little bit longer, Easter arrives with an optimistic promise: renewal. For many women in midlife, this season stirs something deeper—a desire for a fresh start, a chance to reconnect with themselves, and a call to explore the world with new purpose. Easter isn’t just a time for chocolate eggs and family brunches—it can be the perfect opportunity to embark on a journey that awakens your soul.