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A Not So Young Woman Abroad

Information and inspiration for older solo travellers.

Destinations

En vacances in Marseille

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Destinations

Discover the charms of Avignon France

By Julie
Flying,Solo Travel

An open letter to airlines from a solo female traveller

By Julie
Destinations

Not Another Guide to Visiting Paris

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Solo Travel

18 Amazing Women Inspiring Solo Travel

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Destinations

En vacances in Marseille

By Julie on Saturday, February 15, 2020

Arriving in Marseille for the second time, I realised quickly that this amazing city has been evolving into a hip and trendy place to go. Marseille is gentrifying, yet it still holds on tight to its magical multicultural essence and its historical port city past. Fishers still bring in their fresh catches of the day, …

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Discover the charms of Avignon France

By Julie on Saturday, October 26, 2019
Pont D’Avignon

Much more than just a popular stop for river cruises along the Rhone river, Avignon is a charming city where you’re bound to find yourself swept up in its history and friendly atmosphere. Pont Saint-Benezet As a small child my mother used to sing to me the little song Sur Le Pont D’Avignon. She loved …

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Flying Solo Travel

An open letter to airlines from a solo female traveller

By Julie on Saturday, September 21, 2019

Dear Airlines, Did you know that solo female travellers are one of the fastest growing demographics travelling internationally? We may only book one seat on a plane at a time, but we are travelling more often than most. I for one, travel on a long haul international flight at least 4 times per year. Sometimes …

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Destinations

Not Another Guide to Visiting Paris

By Julie on Friday, September 13, 2019

As I stand in this beautiful city once more, I’m swept up in its magic and am reminded that Paris is the city of enlightenment, a place to just be, a place where you are sure to walk in the footsteps of past intelligentsia. Feeling the rays of warmth from the autumn sunshine and seeing …

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Solo Travel

18 Amazing Women Inspiring Solo Travel

By Julie on Saturday, August 31, 2019

Women are leading the way by travelling the world solo. If you’ve ever wanted to travel alone here are some amazing women who’ll inspire you to just do it. Arunima from Namaste, Solo Travel I have been travelling solo for almost 6 years now. I come from a culture and upbringing where travelling was a …

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Solo Travel

7 Things I’ve Learned After 10 Years As A Solo Female Traveller.

By Julie on Tuesday, August 6, 2019

For many years in the world of work, I travelled around Australia as a business traveller.  Most times eating and staying alone in each of our capital cities.  During this time people would comment on how glamorous my life seemed, but business travel is not for everyone.  After a while planes seem like crowded buses …

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Flying

10 Essential Tips For Solo Travellers

By Julie on Saturday, July 27, 2019
Woman looking down road

Travelling alone provides you the opportunity to step outside your comfort zone, learn new things about yourself, meet new people and create wonderful memories. If you’re longing for far away lands and always wanted to venture out on your own, here’s 10 essential tips for your solo travels. 1. Book accommodation close to public transport …

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Adventures

8 Warning Signs You’re Addicted to Travel.

By Julie on Monday, July 22, 2019
Woman standing on bridge

To be painfully honest, if you’re reading this now the likelihood of you being addicted to travel is extremely high. Travel is one of the few things that once hooked, can lead to new experiences, meeting new people and learning about new places. Travel addiction can leave you poorer, yet richer at the same time. …

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Adventures

Deep travel, Immersion travel, Cultural travel, Sustainable travel, Tourist vs Traveller?

By Julie on Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Driving through the desert

Different travel styles or just go your own way?

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Learning the language

Before you travel – Learn a little of the language

By Julie on Friday, July 5, 2019

Learning a little of the language of your destination can help enhance your travel experience.

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Best cities to travel solo

By Julie on Sunday, June 30, 2019
Vienna at night

Cities are great places to travel on your own. You can be surrounded by others even though you’re on your own. Cities have more public transport options so you can get around on your own. You’re bound to find lots of free things to do and see around a city. If you’re thinking about a …

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Countries to visit in your 40’s and beyond

By Julie on Saturday, June 8, 2019

There’s so many places to go in the world that sometimes it can be overwhelming figuring out where to next. I asked a great bunch of travel experts where are the best countries to visit in your 40’s and beyond. Here’s where they recommend. Spain Contributed by Bec and Mark from Wyld Family Travel Why …

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Solo Travel to Australia

By Julie on Thursday, May 30, 2019
Koala Australia

If you’ve followed me for a while you’ll know of my penchant for travelling abroad. For me there’s nothing better than jumping on an airplane and spending time immersed in different cultures and historical destinations. I’ve also lived and traveled around Australia most of my life. Australia is the lucky country. It’s a great place …

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Safety

11 Tips for Keeping Safe While You Travel

By Julie on Saturday, May 11, 2019
Solo travel

Traveling is a fun and enriching experience, but while most people mean well, there are a few that see tourists as easy pickings. Being a victim can put a damper on any vacation, so to avoid that, here are 11 tips for keeping safe while you travel.  1. Stay aware when you travel alone Even if …

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Flying

9 things that can spoil your holiday

By Julie on Friday, May 10, 2019
Sometimes travel doesn’t go as expected

Disclaimer: This post contains Compensair affiliate links and I may earn a commission (at no cost to you) based on making a claim through my links.   Travel is one of the times in your life when you are reliant on things going right.  This is most certainly true of international travel. Most times things …

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