There are now so many travel planning websites & apps to choose from, it’s hard to decipher which are the most useful. I scour the internet regularly on the lookout for how I can use technology to make my travelling […]
As the capital of Albania, Tirana is so much more than just another European city. It has a lot of stories to tell after 50 years being shut away from the rest of the world. Understanding Tirana’s dark past is […]
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 […]
With restrictions easing in the UK, many iconic landmarks are due to open their doors again. Last year I made the most of the opportunity between lockdowns to visit many of the lavish, notorious, historic & beautiful royal residences in […]
The hike from Fira to Oia is a must do on any Santorini itinerary. This 10km walk along the edge of the caldera is one of the most spectacular short hikes anywhere in the world. The views will take your […]
Milford Sound is one of the most iconic sights of New Zealand & a must see for anyone visiting this outdoor adventure lover’s paradise. It was once touted as the 8th Wonder of the World & as you are dwarfed […]
Milford Sound in New Zealand is said to be the 8th Wonder of the World & the journey to get there is one of the most spectacular drives on the planet. But it is certainly not one for the faint […]
To tour or not to tour, that is the question! When you are considering your first solo trip, it’s tempting to go for a tour group as the easiest & safest way to explore a destination. But is it really […]
While we can’t travel, sometimes you just need a fix of something different to break the monotony of lockdown! A few weeks ago, I went on a tour of Bolivia… from my living room. It was such a fantastic experience […]
Santorini is jaw droppingly beautiful! It is the quintessential photo where the whitewashed houses cling to the cliff while cascading down to the water’s edge. It also offers one of the most spectacular sunsets anywhere in the world. In Santorini, […]
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.
