7 Reasons Why Authentic Travel is a Myth

old woman giving alms to monk in saffron robe as an example of authentic travel

Authentic travel is hot stuff. For many, authentic travel is synonymous with getting to know the ‘real’ or ‘non-touristy’ place. Wandering off the beaten track, avoiding stuff perceived to be touristy and mingling with local people, hanging out where they hang out. They lament tourism as contaminating the culture of a destination, whilst lacking the […]

Why Travelling Alone In Your 50s Rocks!

a woman who is a solo traveller in her 50s standing with arms outstretched in a scottish valley

Travelling alone in your 50s is to be embraced, not feared I can pinpoint at least one time when I felt like the oldest traveller in town. Waiting to board a ferry in Malaysia, the still, humid air was filled with the animated conversation of a group of young backpackers. Bursting with the optimism of new […]