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 led to my creation of a list of countries that fit my criteria.
While I hail from England where everything works like clockwork, the cold and wet weather is no longer ideal for my age bracket. Hence the need for a warmer climate. This list, however, is not something a backpacker would create in their travels.
After much exploration, I am delighted to have found three countries that fit the bill – Costa Rica, Mexico, and Vietnam. Each of these countries boasts beautiful scenic landscapes, and the people are welcoming, making them the ideal places for me to create my home. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please click on the link
Looking for a Good Book to Read
Look no further than, The Henry James Chronicles all five books in one format. At an unbelievable price of $7.99
Travelling gives us the rare chance to pause, reflect, and lose ourselves in a good story. I never leave home without a book—and if you’re looking for something immersive to read on the go, I’d love to share a personal recommendation.
I’ll admit, I may be a little biased since I wrote these five books myself. Still, this is a story close to my heart—full of unforgettable characters, layered storytelling, and moments designed to inspire. I truly hope it becomes part of your journey, wherever you’re headed.
In conclusion. It is my pleasure to share with you my personal and authentic thoughts regarding the various places I have had the opportunity to visit. I believe it is important to be transparent and honest with my opinions to provide a fair assessment of each destination. Therefore, I plan to delve into detail about my experiences; both the positive and negative aspects that I encountered.
I assure you that my evaluation of each location is entirely based on my own observations and feelings. As much as I appreciate the opportunity to receive sponsored content or paid trips. I have made the conscious decision to decline such offers because I value my independence and the trust that you, my readers, have in my opinions.
Thank you for taking the time to hear my thoughts and appreciating my authenticity.