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.
“Do I Need a Visa?” Why You Shouldn’t Trust Google Alone
Visa rules should be simple — but they often aren’t. One search says you need a visa. Another says you don’t. Travel forums are full of conflicting opinions, and even well-meaning blog posts can be outdated or just plain wrong.…
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How to Plan a Solo Trip – Without Killing the Joy of Discovery
We don’t just plan our trips to get from one place to another. We plan to contain uncertainty. To make sense of it. To make the unfamiliar feel manageable. But the irony is this: in tidying up the unknown, we…
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Not Too Late, Not Too Old: Saying Yes to Solo Travel
I was partway up Ingwansan Mountain, following the ancient stone steps of the old city wall tucked into the edges of Seoul’s busy cityscape, when I stopped to catch my breath and take in the view. Below me, the city…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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