A bit about me

Hi, I’m Bryan. And I’m probably the proof that you need that life (like my waistline) doesn’t necessarily get smaller as you get older. It can in fact get a bit fancier and have better luggage and posher lounge access if you choose it to. Let me tell you a bit more about my favourite topic – me! 

I started this blog because after a 40-year career (mostly in digital marketing, advertising & corporate comms) I recently decided to slide into semi-retirement early, and very soon realised I needed something to fill my days with. Bridge and golf ain’t it. 

Hopefully this site is a bit different to many others out there. I believe the world has enough travel influencers, YouTube airline reviewers, and online advice about hostels with shared bathrooms. Also, I promise not to add any walkthroughs of cruise cabins, because that would involve going on an actual cruise. Nope. Not for me.

So here I am. 

Ta da.

Travelling alone

My partner of 32 years passed recently, so I usually travel alone now. This isn’t really because I have to (I have some of the best friends anyone could wish for – some of them are even allowed a passport now) but because I choose to. I don’t believe that solo travel, specially in your fifties, sixties and beyond, should ever be a consolation prize; it’s can be the good stuff.

Travelling solo I’ve found:

• No compromising on the itinerary.
• No small talk over breakfast unless I choose it.
• No arguing over the choice of in-room movies.
• No room battles (aircon on/off, curtains open/drawn, stop stealing that damn duvet!)

Just me, a new laptop, some decent luggage, and a bucket list of cocktails, places and experiences I want to have, and share them with you.