Sleep somewhere amazing
Extraordinary stays for travellers with a bit more mileage
Welcome to Sleep somewhere amazing: my collection of unforgettable places to spend the night, seen through the eyes of a 55+ traveller.
If you’ve ever looked at a safari camp, a desert camp, a riad, a glamping dome, a treehouse, or even a raft drifting down a river and wondered:
“Can I still do this?” – this is the place where you’ll find the answer.
It’s yes. And the posts on this page will tell you how.
Why “Sleep somewhere amazing?”
Because if you’re anything like me, you will want different things when travelling than twenty-somethings in hostels and on night buses. Comfort matters. Access matters. A good night’s sleep matters. And yet the world is still full of extraordinary stays that offer adventure without demanding extreme fitness or fearlessness.
This series brings together the special places I’ve stayed around the world – the ones that feel magical, memorable, and a little bit different. All of them seen through the eyes of someone with a bit more mileage. From safari tents with proper beds and private bathrooms, to riads in Morocco full of history and quiet corners – and stairs. From desert camps with comfy beds to river rafts in the jungle… these are the places that prove that adventure doesn’t end once you’ve hit your fifties – or sixties, or long after that.
What you’ll find here
Of course, I will tell you everything about our stays: how we got there, the activities we joined, how the food was, what we experienced… but I’ll also give you some practical detail to help you decide whether you can stay there.
Each feature answers the questions that matter most to us as older travellers:
- How manageable is the terrain and how many steps are there?
- How comfortable is the bed?
- Are the bathrooms easy to use?
- How’s the food?
- Is it noisy at night?
- What should I know before I book?
You’ll find the answers to these questions in an FAQ at the end of each post.
So – care to join me?
INTO THE WILD
Safari camps, jungle rafts, desert tented camps and more off-the-grid places.
-
Is a Sahara desert camp worth it? Our stay in Merzouga
Stars, sand and slightly too adventurous camels: a stay in a desert camp in the Moroccan Sahara, and how suitable it is for people who still enjoy adventure, but with a decent bed.
-
River Kwai Jungle Rafts: beautiful, peaceful and more adventurous than I expected
An amazing stay at River Kwai Jungle Rafts in Thailand
-
Umlani Bush Camp review: what it’s really like to stay there
A magical stay in Umlani Bush Camp, Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa.
-
Umlani Bush Camp: game drives and treehouse nights: part 2 of our stay
Game drives, great food, relaxing and a magical night in a treehouse in Umlani Bush Camp, Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa.
CITY SURPRISES
Riads, boutique hotels and more.
-
Staying at Villa Dinari: a peaceful retreat just outside Marrakech
Wondering whether Villa Dinari is worth it? Here’s my honest experience staying at this peaceful boutique retreat near Marrakech, including the rooms, food, atmosphere, and who it’s best for.
-
Staying in a Riad in Marrakech: what you need to know
Discover what it’s really like to stay in a riad in Marrakech as an over-55 traveler—comfort, location, food, and tips for a relaxed stay.
COUNTRYSIDE BLISS
Castles, agriturismos and the odd glamping site.
No posts