A bit more mileage on the clock but still up for a good adventure or two? Read about my personal experiences as a 55+ traveller. In this category I’ll tell you about what we did, how it ended up going, whether you should do it too and what you need to consider before and while doing it.
Glacier hiking in Iceland isn’t just for twenty-somethings with iron knees. If you’re 55 or older and wondering whether you can still safely step onto the ice, the answer might surprise you. 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, just crampons, curiosity and confidence.
A Thai cooking class in Chiant Mai, with a market visit, lots of cutting and stirring and a feast at the end.
A visit to an ethical elephant sanctuary in Thailand: no tricks, no rides, no baths, just elephants.
Want to drive the Swartberg Pass, a beautiful gravel pass between Little and Great Karoo in South Africa – but afraid it will be too difficult or dangerous? Find out here what it was like. Includes Kangoo caves visit.
Want to hike places on the garden route, but you aren’t sure whether you can do them at 55+? I tried them for you!