Credibility Snapshot
I’m not writing about travel from a distant memory. Since turning 50, I’ve travelled to South Africa, Thailand, Iceland, Morocco, Norway, France, and Sardinia — with Indonesia next on the list.
I share honest, experience-based advice for people who still want to explore, but want to do it with realistic pacing, a bit more comfort, and none of the nonsense.
Who This Is For
This blog is for you if you still love travel, but want to do it in a way that suits where you are now in life.
- You’re 50+ and still curious about the world
- You want adventure, but not the kind that leaves you needing a week to recover
- You like the idea of travelling independently, with a bit more comfort and a bit less chaos
- You’ve ever wondered, “Can I still do that?”
- You want honest travel stories, realistic itineraries, and practical tips from someone in the same stage of life
This is me
Hi, I’m Alexandra Te Riele – travel enthusiast, storyteller, teacher. I’m also a bit of a camera-shy amateur photographer (Ironic, I know).
Over the years, I’ve learned that the best travel stories come from slow travel, embracing the unexpected and finding joy in the inevitable mishaps along the way. The strangest things make the best stories! To me, travel is about going at your own pace, laughing through the challenges and collecting memories – even if my feet don’t always thank me for it.
I usually travel with my husband, Marc, who’s my favourite travel companion and partner in adventure. Together we make the perfect travel duo: he’s fit, adventurous, and generally ready to jump behind the wheel for a long drive or a spontaneous detour. I’m the trip planner and the one telling him where to drive next. Whether it’s navigating unfamiliar cities, carrying the bags, or lending a helping hand when things get tricky, Marc is endlessly dependable. Travelling as a couple with him isn’t just easier – it’s genuinely better.
Our children, now young adults, are off exploring the world on their own travel adventures – sometimes making our own journeys look tame by comparison. Whenever they join us on a trip, they bring a fresh spark of joy, laughter and energy to our family travels. And they even forgive us for waiting until they were adults to start going big with our adventures.
This blog is for anyone who believes that curiosity doesn’t have an expiration date. It’s for travellers who still want to explore the world – just maybe not at a sprint.
What you’ll find here:
Honest travel stories – the beautiful, the funny and the slightly embarrassing.
Practical tips for travellers who are a little wiser (and a little less interested in sleeping on night buses).
Realistic advice about what is actually doable – because “easy hike” doesn’t mean the same at 55 as it did at 20.
Why I’m writing:
Because travel after a certain age may come with its own set of questions. Can I actually climb that mountain? Is there a cable car somewhere? How steep is “steep”? Is sleeping in a treehouse in the middle of a game reserve wise if you can no longer outrun anything? Will I regret skipping the spa for a sunrise trek? (Answer: sometimes yes, sometimes no.)
If you’ve ever googled the same things, this blog is for you. I’ll share the ups, the downs, the occasional “What was I thinking?” moment – and, most importantly, proof that the wonder of seeing the world doesn’t fade with age.
So, if you’re someone who still loves exploring but wants honest, relatable travel stories – welcome! Let’s explore this big, beautiful world together – just with a little more mileage on the clock.
Not sure where to go next?
If you’re wondering what travel looks like now — or how to make it work in a way that actually suits you — these are a good place to start:
- Set for the Road: the practical side of travelling — the things that make all the difference once you’re actually out there
- Destinations, adventures, mishaps and escapes for the young at heart — real trips, honest moments, and what I’ve learned along the way
