Fashion and Travel for Women Over 50
I’m lucky to live in Western Australia, and we love road tripping. A Western Australia road trip means being able to travel independently to the absolute best places, visit fabulous national parks and walk or swim at beautiful beaches. It means freedom. It means no fixed itineraries and it's …
Ultimate Western Australia Road Trip Planner – Coral Coast ItineraryRead More
Have you ever felt more exhausted after a holiday than before? Arrived home with jet lag and just longed for a holiday next time that takes things more slowly. Slow travel is, post-covid, very much going to be the way to get away for a vacation, especially for travellers over the age of …
Slow Travel – Why You’ll Fall in Love with Travelling SlowRead More
In this post we're sharing our international travel packing list that's designed for International travel, but it's one that you can just as easily adapt for domestic trips as well. What to pack for international travel - packing checklistRecommended travel gear - tips and further postsPacking …
Caravanning is one of Australia’s favourite recreational activities. Where to find the best caravans, and how to find the top caravan brands, where to go and what to see are often the subject at summer barbecues. Whether it’s a quick caravan camping weekend getaway or an extended adventure, …
What is a Podcast? What is a travel podcast? What are some of the best travel podcasts to listen to while driving? And why should you listen to The Thoughtful Travel Podcast? Let's begin at the beginning. What is a Podcast? So what is a podcast exactly? Why is it different to say a radio show? How …
Thoughtful Travel Podcast and Best Travel Podcasts to listen to while drivingRead More
I'm going to propose something quite radical. If you’re over 50 and trying to get over a relationship breakup, or if you're going through a midlife crisis then now is the time to try hosteling. Hosteling could help you deal with a midlife crisis for a number of good reasons. So take some time off …
Today a guest post from savvy ex flight attendant Nina Burakowski, offering senior travel advice for smart travelling at any age. But hey! You don't need to be a senior to read and benefit from this article ;) Have a good flight! Thanks to Miranda Kerr and her fellow entourage of flying …
Senior Travel Advice from a Savvy ex Flight AttendantRead More
Are you a traditionalist? Do you stay at home over Christmas or do you spend your Christmas vacations somewhere else? If you've ever wondered where you could go for a different christmas getaway then perhaps these 18 ideas for Christmas Vacations shared by 15 top travel bloggers will give you some …
18 Ideas for fabulous Christmas Vacations around the worldRead More
Mention the words, "Long Haul Flights" to me and my heart begins to beat faster. I love them, loathe them, dread them and look forward to them in equal measure. They promise excitement, adventure, family reunions, and time to sit back relax and be waited on. But they also require planning, as …
Travelling is a great eye opener. I've been travelling the world for most of my life, but now my gypsy heart is happy to have roots in Western Australia. But Why Travel? Check out my Instagram page to find out why. Check out "What to wear" for some great tips on what …
Ever since I can remember travel has been a part of my life. Making new friends, learning to adapt and fit in, accepting different ways of doing things stood me in good steady when I began travelling with my husband, a geologist and over the years’ living and travelling abroad I’ve become bolder, …
Laugh and nod along to a humorous slice of travel memoir in this Guest Post by well known and popular travel blogger, Marion Halliday (aka Red Nomad OZ). My 7 Ages of Travel Reflecting on my past – and anticipating my future – lifetime travel experiences leaves me with two indisputable …
Hands up if you sometimes keep a travel diary on your trips? I think lots of us do, because we want to remember those great moments when we're in a different place and experiencing something new. But hands up, too, if you find your travel diary SO boring when you reread it later on? Sadly, I …
Just the very mention of the word London sends shivers of anticipation down my spine. The history, those tall ancient buildings, the razzmatazz, the bustle and Royalty. London's got excitement and interest in spades, but it can also be very expensive. Most of us going to London on holiday will …
Have you ever thought and dreamt about places you'd love to go back to? For me there are many destinations to which I'd like to return and many many more I'd like to discover, so picking just 5 of my favourites was almost impossible. What I decided was to pick my top 5 holiday destinations …
Not everyone wants to travel alone, but sometimes circumstances dictate that we need to. At other times it might be a conscious decision to leave the rut of routine and responsibility and head off with no more than a backpack or suitcase on your own without anyone else to think about. Whichever …
I don't know about you, but after a couple of glasses of wine of an evening we often muse: "What would it be like to travel around Australia in a caravan? Could we join the band of Grey Nomads doing the same thing." Actually at some point in there my hubby inserts the word TENT which I scratch out …
How to choose the right caravan for the Retirement DreamRead More
I don't know if you're like me, but I like to be prepared when I go on holiday. Firstly, I don't want to spend time having to buy stuff that I forgot to pack. Secondly, I don't want to become ill due to being unfit, and Thirdly, I want to have enough energy to do EVERYTHING! We've just …
