Solo Female Travel Over 50 – Get Outta Town Without the Stress, Guesswork, or Hostels
I used to backpack and fly red eye economy flights. Now I travel solo with reading glasses, comfortable shoes, and a firm no to hostels (except this one). I like charming hotels, walkable streets, and trips that don’t require a recovery day.
Hi, I’m Sue. Sojourns With Sue is for women over 50 who want practical travel guides for North America and Europe, honest hotel reviews, and real-world advice from a peer. If you’re curious about traveling solo, but worried about safety, planning, or eating alone, you’re in the right place!
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.
- 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
What are YOU interested in?
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.
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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:
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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+.
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