Rediscover Yourself Through Travel: A Midlife Adventure Awaits
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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A Yoga Retreat in Iceland – Finding Freedom Again
It was with a sense of anxiety that I boarded a plane again for the first time in 18 months. I was headed to Iceland & didn’t feel I was quite ready. But the timing was perfect. I learned so […]
Disadvantages of travelling alone – What happens when you get injured?
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 when you sustain an injury […]
Hiking the Routeburn Track, New Zealand – All You Need To Know To Do It The Right Way!
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 how things have changed & […]
New Zealand Travel Diary, 1995 – Misadventures on the Sea
One 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 some of my old […]
Top 11 Wildlife Experiences in the World
With 30 years of travel behind me, I have been privileged to have the opportunity to get up close & personal with many animals in the wild. In the process I have been attacked by lions, bitten by meerkats, mesmerised […]
Different Kinds of Travel – How Life & Travel Changes in Your 20s, 30s, 40s & 50s
Travel is my passion & has been an integral part of my life for the last 30 years. My life has shaped the way I travel & travel has shaped the way I live. Here I reflect on different kinds […]
An Amazing 2 Day Homestay on Lake Titicaca – Why it Needs to be on Your Peru Itinerary
As the largest lake in South America, Lake Titicaca is an essential addition to any Peru itinerary. Each island has its own personality & traditions, making it the perfect way to explore the culture of this fascinating country. To enhance […]
Havana Salsa Lessons. Learning About Dance and Embracing Life in Cuba
“Learning to dance in Cuba was a life-enhancing experience for me. It is a true example of how we learn more from our failures than our successes. Join me for a tongue in cheek analysis of how taking Havana salsa […]
Misadventures on the Mizen Peninsula, Ireland. The Joys of Travel Out of Season
The Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland is a place to immerse yourself in beautiful views, dramatic seascapes & meet the friendly locals. A road trip around the Mizen Peninsula in Cork is one to be savoured, especially if you visit […]
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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