Solo Travel Over 50

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This page is where I keep the tips that actually help. Packing smarter. Spending less. Staying safe. Also I share the slightly uncomfortable lessons I’ve learned, so you don’t have to.

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Packing (Where Confidence Is Won or Lost)

I have overpacked. I have underpacked. I have packed the wrong shoes. Learn from this.

• Sue’s Travel Must-Haves
  The things you need, I swear!
• Level 8 Aluminum Carry-On Review
  Aluminum luggage: for when you want your suitcase to outlive you.
• How to Pack for a Summer Month in Europe
  How I packed for a month in 3 very different climates, what I actually wore, and the free printable list.
• Europe Fall Packing List
  2 weeks, layers, shoes, and carry-on sanity.

Lessons Learned (So You Do Not Have To)

Sometimes the tip comes after the mishap.

• 10 Travel Lessons I Just Learned in Europe
  What I will absolutely do differently next time.
• An Injury in Italy
  A travel day gone sideways with lessons baked in.
• Solo Travel Struggles: A Meltdown at the Florence Airport
  Proof that solo travel builds confidence, but it does not magically prevent exhaustion, frustration, or crying while surrounded by a herd of suitcases.

Money Saving Tips (Without Making Travel Miserable)

Good trips do not require a second mortgage.

• Confessions of a Points Amateur
  How travel rewards finally clicked for me.
• Walmart vs Safeway Grocery Prices
  A real comparison for real budgets for California visitors.
  

Planning and Logistics (So You Can Relax Later)

A little prep now saves a lot of stress later.

• Travel Tips from the Travel and Adventure Show
  Tips from some famous travel gurus!
• Solo Female Travel Safety Tips
  Calm, practical advice for traveling alone.
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