Solo Travel Over 50? Heck Yes.
Hi, I’m Sue. I was a traveling fiend, including backpacking in Europe in my 20s, then detoured into decades of commuting, calendars, and PTA meetings. Now? I’m back at it, this time with arch support and zero tolerance for sketchy hostels.
This site is for women over 50 who want real, hilarious, practical advice on solo female travel without pretending we’re 25 or into hostel pub crawls. If you’re ready for your next adventure (and maybe a nap), you’re in the right place.
New to Solo Female Travel Over 50? Start Here.
Feeling curious, excited, and maybe a little freaked out about traveling solo at this stage of life? Been there. Here’s where I’d start if I were you, i.e. slightly terrified, extremely interested, and unsure what to pack.
Click around below for my best no-fluff advice and real-talk stories:
- Why I Started Traveling Solo (and Why You Might Want To, Too)
- Solo Female Travel Safety Tips & Confidence Hacks
- My Travel MVPs: 11 Favorite Finds for Fabulous Solo Trips
- What’s it like visiting Washington DC solo?
- Amtrak California Zephyr Review: My Solo Experience on America’s Most Scenic Train
- Solo Travel Struggles: a Meltdown at the Florence Airport
Latest Posts
Here’s what I’ve been up to lately: solo travels, travel gear experiments, and the occasional meltdown in a foreign airport (hey, real talk matters). If you’re curious about travel and over 50 (or even if you’re under 50… I’m not the police) check these out:
Who the Heck is Sue
(and Why Should You Trust Her Travel Tips)?
- Mom of 2 young adults
- Beatlemaniac
- American
- Rabid traveller (so far 17 countries and 18 states)
- Interested in seeing new and cool things
- Anglophile and Rome-crazed
- Not quite dead yet
- As the kids say, a digital nomad (sometimes)
Click here for more about this mysterious Sue…
Most Popular Posts Today
These are today’s most viewed posts, live-updated and enthusiastically endorsed by other suitcase-wielding women of a certain fabulous age. It’s almost like watching the Top 10 List on David Letterman’s old show, except in 50 year old woman travel blog form!
Where Should You Travel? Let’s Find Out.
Not sure if you’re in the mood for beachy naps, bucket list thrills, or something charming and low-key? Take this very scientific quiz and see where your wanderlust leads you:
👉 Pick One:
- “I like places that make people say ‘Wait, where is that?’” → Off-the-Beaten-Path Gems
- “I want a ‘pin it on the map’ adventure.” → Bucket List Destinations
- “Give me sand, sun, and absolutely no one asking for snacks.” → Beachy Escapes
- “I already know where I want to go, dammit!” → Head to my full destination lists for Europe or the USA for more solo travel ideas curated for women 50+.
Hotel Reviews on YouTube
Want to know what a hotel really looks like before you book? I’ve stayed in the good, the bad, and the surprisingly stylish, and I film them all.
These YouTube reviews are short, sweet, and give you the real scoop (including whether they actually have a hairdryer). Perfect if you’re a solo traveler over 50 who likes clean sheets, quiet rooms, and maybe a little charm.
🎥 Watch a few below, then subscribe to my YouTube channel to always see the latest!
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