New to Solo Female Travel Over 50? Start Here.

These are the posts I wish I’d had before my first solo trip in my 50s.

  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

What are YOU interested in?

Bluff along the California Zephyr Train Tracks
North America
Eiffel Tower at dusk
Europe
United Polaris Seat 1L
Solo Travel
View of a plane taking off through the terminal windows
Travel Modes
Italian Emergancy Room
Travel Stories
Suitcase packed with clothes
Travel Tips

Reader Favorites

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. Ka'teen Restaurant guacamole12 Fun and Unique Themed Restaurants in Los Angeles
  2. Logo of 'Sojourns With Sue' featuring a stylized illustration of a woman in a black dress pulling a blue suitcase, encircled by the blog's name.Sojourns With Sue – Solo Female Travel Over 50
  3. Towering red sandstone cliffs in Ruby Canyon, Colorado, viewed from the California Zephyr train under a deep blue sky.Amtrak California Zephyr Review: Is It Worth It?…
  4. Lisa DouglasWhere to Stay in NYC: Personally Tested Hotels for…
  5. A picturesque view of colorful houses perched on a cliffside overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Riomaggiore, one of the Cinque Terre villages.Cinque Terre in One Day: A Realistic First-Time Itinerary

Hot Off The Press!

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:

Watch Before You Book

I film quick, honest walk-throughs of every hotel I stay in so you can see exactly what you’re booking.

🎥 Watch a few below, then subscribe to my YouTube channel to always see the latest!

Sun Rose Hotel West Hollywood
Holiday Inn Express Heathrow Terminal 4
Taplow House Hotel, Buckinghamshire, England
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley California
Hotel Room Mate Pau, Barcelona
Avatar Hotel Santa Clara

Click here for more hotel tour videos!

Still haven't found what you're looking for?

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+.