Travel Site for the Over Fifties
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Hello, I’m James—and I’d love to share my travel experiences with you.
I do not accept paid trips, sponsored stays, or payment in exchange for positive reviews. Everything I write about the countries and places I’ve visited is based entirely on my own honest opinions and personal experiences.
This travel site is dedicated exclusively to people over 50 who are looking for reliable, straightforward, and trustworthy travel recommendations. Unlike many other travel websites, you won’t find sponsored content here, nor reviews influenced by hidden partnerships or paid promotions.
I personally pay for every service I use—whether it’s air travel, hotels, restaurants, or car rentals. This allows me to recommend only those companies and experiences I’ve genuinely tried myself and can confidently stand behind.
Millions of people around the world travel each year well into their fifties and beyond. This site exists to serve that community, offering practical recommendations that provide real value for money. What sets this website apart is its focus on unbiased, first-hand experiences—shared honestly, without commercial influence.
From riding my motorbike through Cambodia to staying in iconic hotels, every story and recommendation comes from the road, not a press release.
Honest Travel for the Over 50s
Travel should be inspiring—but it should also be honest.
As a passionate traveller and long-time reader of travel blogs, I often felt something was missing. While destinations were beautifully presented, there was very little content created specifically for travellers over 50, and even less that felt genuinely trustworthy. When reviews are shaped by complimentary stays or paid partnerships, it becomes difficult to know what’s real.
That’s why this website exists.
This site is dedicated entirely to travellers over 50 who want reliable, transparent, and experience-based recommendations. Every destination, hotel, flight, restaurant, and experience shared here is one I’ve personally paid for and experienced myself. There are no sponsored trips, no paid reviews, and no hidden agendas—just honest travel, as it really is.
By remaining independent, I’m able to share balanced insights—the highlights, the realities, and everything in between. My goal is to help you travel with confidence, knowing the information you’re reading is based on genuine experience, not marketing promises.
If you value authenticity, independence, and travel that’s designed with your stage of life in mind, you’re in the right place.
Welcome—let’s explore the world honestly, together.
From the time I was living in Cambodia
Like I said, I emphatically state there will never be any sponsored content or paid trips
Despite my peers suggesting that I am too old to be a backpacker, I have no qualms admitting that I am not a backpacker. I prefer spending my travels in luxurious hotels, with comfortable beds and impeccable service. These two things are of utmost importance to me. Backpacking won’t offer me those luxuries, hence my preference for fine establishments.
I have been blessed to travel to several countries, and while some of them I would gladly revisit, others are off my list for good. However, my ultimate goal is to find a country to move to permanently.
This inspired me to create a list of countries that met my personal criteria for the next chapter of my life.
Having been born and raised in England—where, for the most part, everything runs like clockwork—I reached a stage where the cold, wet climate no longer suited me. At this point in life, I was ready for warmth, both in temperature and in lifestyle. This was not a backpacker’s list built on impulse or adventure alone; it was carefully considered, shaped by comfort, healthcare, cost of living, infrastructure, and quality of life for someone over 50.
After extensive travel and research, I narrowed my search to four outstanding destinations: Costa Rica, Mexico, and Vietnam. Each offers breathtaking landscapes, welcoming communities, and a lifestyle that balances relaxation with opportunity. They provide not just sunshine, but a genuine sense of possibility.
If you’d like to learn more about why these countries stood out—and what makes them ideal for long-term living—please click the link below.
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Travelling gives us the chance to pause, reflect, and lose ourselves in a great story. I never leave home without a book—and if you’re looking for something immersive for your journey, I hope you’ll consider my five-book series. I may be biased, but it’s a story I’m proud of and one I believe will stay with you long after the final page.
Alongside storytelling, I share honest reflections on the destinations I visit. Every review on this site is based solely on my own experiences. I do not accept sponsored content or paid trips—ever. Your trust matters more than perks.
Thank you for being here and for valuing authenticity.