Can I still hike glaciers, survive muddy hills and say yes to adventure in my fifties? This blog is where I find out.
Welcome to my travel blog, where I try things, occasionally grumble, always laugh, and share the real adventures of exploring the world with a few extra birthdays under my belt.
At some point on a muddy hill in Thailand, surrounded by twenty-something backpackers effortlessly bounding uphill while I concentrated mainly on staying upright, I found myself wondering: Can I actually still do this?
Apparently yes. Not gracefully. Not quickly. But yes. Since then, that question has followed me everywhere.
Can I still hike a glacier in Iceland?
Can I still manage long travel days?
Can I still go on safari if I can’t outrun anything?
This blog is where I find out.
More about me and what to expect from this blog
Can I still do that?
Travel looks different in your fifties and beyond. Sometimes better. Sometimes a little slower. Occasionally accompanied by questionable decisions.
Here you’ll find honest stories, practical advice and real experiences from the road ahead. From icy glaciers and chaotic cities to group tours, winter travel and adventures that seemed like a good idea at the time.
Latest adventures
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A slower-paced 3-day Bangkok itinerary that still feels exciting
This Bangkok 3 day itinerary for 55+ travellers is designed for comfort and ease, helping you see the highlights without rushing while still soaking up the city’s culture.
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Can I still walk on an Icelandic glacier in my fifties?
If you’re 55 or older and wondering whether you can still safely step onto glacier ice, the answer is yes. With the right tour, preparation, and mindset, hiking a glacier can be one of the most rewarding adventures of your life—no extreme fitness required.
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A Chiang Mai cooking class: can I still be trusted with a wok?
A Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai, with a market visit, lots of cutting and stirring and a feast at the end.
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I wanted elephants, not performances: finding an ethical sanctuary in Chiang Mai
A visit to an ethical elephant sanctuary in Thailand: no tricks, no rides, no baths, just elephants.
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A night in the Sahara: camels, campfires and sand absolutely everywhere
Stars, sand and slightly too adventurous camels: a stay in a desert camp in the Moroccan Sahara, and how suitable it is for 55+ travellers
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River Kwai Jungle Rafts: beautiful, peaceful and more adventurous than I expected
An amazing stay at River Kwai Jungle Rafts in Thailand
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I cycled through Bangkok at 55+ and lived to tell the tale
A bike tour through Bangkok at 55+: our experience, sights, required fitness level.
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Can I still go on safari at 55+? Yes – but expect dust, dawn starts and long drives
Why you can and should absolutely go on safari as a 55+ traveller: our experiences in Kruger National Park, South Africa, with a guide.
Not sure how fast you want to travel anymore?
A short quiz to help you plan trips that feel enjoyable — not exhausting.