One year into something I never planned!
A personal reflection on finding love again in midlife, the reality of blending two lives, and why second chances are rarely simple — but often meaningful.
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Before you even go: why planning your trip matters more than you think
A reflective piece on why planning a trip can bring the most joy, and how thoughtful preparation leads to a more meaningful travel experience.
Earth Day 2026: What the world gives back
A reflective Earth Day 2026 piece on how nature restores us, and why time in landscapes like forests, mountains, and coastlines matters more than we realise.
The Space We Don’t Give Ourselves
A reflective piece on why stepping away matters, and the quiet cost of never giving yourself space to pause, reset, and reconnect.
Remembering Wonder: Meeting Wildlife With Reverence, Not Entitlement
World Wildlife Day is a reminder to meet animals in the wild with wonder and care — protecting their freedom, not turning encounters into entitlement.
When Plans Change at the Last Minute: Learning to Move With Change in Midlife
A last-minute hotel cancellation during our self-build journey became a reminder of how midlife travel teaches flexibility and calm in the face of change.
2025: A Year of Gratitude, Grit, Growth — and the Journey of a Lifetime
A powerful midlife reflection on a year of transformative travel—from volunteering and a Camino honeymoon to luxury cruising, China adventures, and a bold new home project.
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.
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
The Power of Small Wins: How Celebrating Tiny Triumphs Creates Transformational Travel
Discover why celebrating small wins during your travels can boost confidence, rewire your brain, and create true transformation — especially for women in midlife.
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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