New Zealand

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Letting Go and Leaping In: How to Start Travelling Solo in Midlife

What if the next chapter of your life started with a suitcase and a one-way ticket?

You’ve spent decades showing up for others—raising a family, building a career, supporting a partner. And now… the house is quiet. The routines have shifted. Maybe your relationship ended, your job no longer fits, or you’ve simply woken up to a persistent whisper: Is this all there is?

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Finding Your WHERE: A Guide to Choosing Your Transformational Travel Destination

by Sue Cockell

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.

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Rediscover Yourself Through Travel: A Midlife Adventure Awaits

by Sue Cockell

Have you ever felt stuck in life? Like there are more experiences you need to have or places you’ve never been but feel drawn to?

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Ready to Rediscover Yourself Through Travel? Here’s How to Get Started!

by Sue Cockell

Have you been dreaming about exploring the world, but don’t know where to begin? For many women, the idea of travelling can be both exciting and a little overwhelming. But travel isn’t just about seeing new places. It’s also about self-discovery, stepping outside your comfort zone, and experiencing life in new ways.

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What’s your Travel Style?

by Sue Cockell

I am still knee-deep in writing my new course which I am hoping to start recoding this week. It’s so exciting to be finally at the point of getting it out there.

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You HAVE to see this…

by Sue Cockell

Today I arrive back home from Australia after over a month with my family and friends and a fabulous Christmas and New Year break.

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Travel Self-Discovery – My Journey from Lost to Found

by Sue Cockell

Updated on March 17th, 2025 Have you ever felt lost, like you don’t know who you are anymore? Ever been at a crossroads in your life and not sure which path to take next? Or had that realisation that life […]

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

by Sue Cockell

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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Hiking the Routeburn Track, New Zealand – All You Need To Know To Do It The Right Way!

by Sue Cockell

Updated on June 13th, 2025 I’ll be honest. I started writing this post as a humorous story about my misadventures in 1995, hiking one of New Zealand’s Great Hikes, the Routeburn Track. However, I then did some research to understand […]

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New Zealand Travel Diary, 1995 – Misadventures on the Sea

by Sue Cockell

Updated on June 13th, 2025One of my favourite things is to share the stories I’ve accumulated over my 30 years of travelling. And I have many stories! Lockdown has given me time to reflect & I have started to reread […]