Practical advice and travel tips for people on average incomes with a thirst for travel, especially in midlife and beyond. Discover how I navigate the joys and challenges of traveling alone, from safety tips to packing hacks.
When the ATM Eats Your Card: A Cautionary Tale from the Road
It started in China. The orchestra tour had been a whirlwind—crossing vast distances by train and bus, playing concert after concert, with barely enough time to eat, sleep, or recover before moving on to the next city. The pace was relentless, and my body finally gave in. By the time…
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From Trinkets to Treasures: Rethinking Souvenirs in the Modern Age
We’ve all done it—wandered into a souvenir shop, scanning the shelves for something to take home. A little reminder of the trip, maybe a gift for someone else. But how often do those items truly capture the experience? More often than not, they end up forgotten in a drawer. Over…
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Affordable Travel: Why You Don’t Need to Be Rich to Travel
If you’re harbouring a belief that meaningful travel requires a hefty bank balance, think again. This kind of thinking can actually diminish your imagination for adventure and keep you from exploring the world on your own terms. Over the years, I’ve learned that travel comes in all sorts of ‘packages’,…
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10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Booking Your Next Solo Adventure
“Are you really going by yourself?” My colleague’s tone hovered somewhere between disbelief, concern, and admiration. “Yes. Why not?” I replied with a grin. “That’s the beauty of it — I’ve organised everything, and I get to do what I want, when I want. ” This conversation took place many…
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