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Sojourns With Sue – Solo Female Travel Over 50

Sue, wearing sunglasses and a sun hat, smiles in front of docked gondolas on a sunny day in Venice, with the city's historic buildings visible across the water.

Who is this mysterious Sue? and What the heck are “sojourns”?

Hi, I’m Sue. I used to backpack through Europe with a paper map and questionable judgment. Now I travel solo in my fifties with reading glasses, sensible shoes, and a firm no to hostels. I like charming hotels, walkable streets, and adventures that don’t require a recovery day.

Sojourns With Sue is for women over 50 who want practical tips, interesting itineraries, and honest hotel reviews designed for solo female travel at this stage of life. If you want to travel more and stress less, you’re in the right place.

What are you interested in?

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Latest Posts

From unexpected travel wins to ‘what-was-I-thinking?’ mishaps, here’s what I’ve been exploring lately. If you’re curious about travel and over 50 (or even if you're under 50… I'm not the age police) check these out:

  • New Camaldoli Hermitage view

    Retreat at Big Sur: Silence, Solitude & Scenic Bliss

  • Items that fit in a Tripped Daypack

    Travel Must-Haves for Women Over 50 (Tested & Trusted Picks)

  • Arnold Sign

    Is Arnold California worth visiting?

  • Cabo San Lucas Camel excursion

    Cabo San Lucas Cruise Shore Excursions Review

  • Lele Cafe Los Gatos Cappucino

    Coolest Cafes in Silicon Valley

  • Esau's Cafe Carpinteria

    The Best Restaurants in Carpinteria according to my stomach


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. Think Letterman’s Top Ten, but for women over 50 with carry ons.

  1. Barton G restaturant Marie Antoinette Cotton Candy Dessert9 Crazy Fun Unique Restaurants in Los Angeles
  2. Aerial view of a picturesque train winding through lush green hills and rural houses.Planning Your California Zephyr Experience: Best…
  3. IMG_8756Amtrak California Zephyr Review – Highlights &…
  4. Forsyth Park Fountain with treesA Solo Female Traveler’s Guide to 2 Magical Days in Savannah
  5. New York ChestnutFun NYC Restaurants for First-Timers (Solo Travel Approved!)


New to Solo Female Travel Over 50? Start Here.

Click around below for my best no-fluff advice and real-talk stories:

  1. Why I Started Traveling Solo (and Why You Might Want To, Too)
  2. Solo Female Travel Safety Tips & Confidence Hacks
  3. Travel Essentials – Products to Make Your Trip Better
  4. 5 Emotional Benefits of Traveling for Women Over 50
  5. 10 Travel Lessons I Just Learned in Europe (and What I’ll Do Differently Next Time)

Where Should You Travel? Let’s Find Out.

Not sure if you’re craving cobblestone cafés or sandy naps?  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 prefer to go someplace based on who my favorite Beatle is.” → Beatle Travel Agents
  • “I already know where I want to go, dammit!” → Head to my full destination lists for Europe or the North America for more solo travel ideas curated for women 50+.

Hotel Reviews on YouTube

Picking the right hotel shouldn’t feel like a gamble. I film quick, honest walk-throughs of every place I stay, so you can see exactly what you’re booking. 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!

Hotel Room Mate Pau, Barcelona
Tour of the Dublin Ireland Aer Lingus Lounge
W Las Vegas Stadium View King Suite Tour
Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek

Click here for more hotel tour videos!


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