Solo Travel Over 50? Heck Yes.
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.
If that sounds like your speed, come on in. Let’s plan something fun.
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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:
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.
New to Solo Female Travel Over 50? Start Here.
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
- Travel Essentials – Products to Make Your Trip Better
- 5 Emotional Benefits of Traveling for Women Over 50
- 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 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
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!
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