My solo travel tips for the over 50s
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My tips for independent solo travellers over 50
Welcome to the home of my solo travel tips for the over 50s, written by someone who has spent far too much (and yet, bizarrely, not quite enough) time in airports than he cares to admit.
If you’re looking for rucksack buying advice, how to sleep in a shared hostel dorm, or tips on finding a local hot stones therapist, best fire up the google. This ain’t the place for you.
Instead, expect snarky practical, tested advice for the independent solo traveller over 50 who likes things done properly.
Latest posts
How I find cheap long-haul business class flights
Flights are expensive, specially in business class. And from the looks of things, they’re not getting much cheaper any time soon. Here are some of the ways I get premium flights to my favourite destinations without having to sell a kidney
Intrepid’s 2027 “Not Hot List”: My favourites
Every year the people over at Intrepid Travel publishes a Not Hot List. Here’s my shortlist of 5 five that I think will work as solo, self-directed trips for the over-50s. Plus a quick word on the other five
Single supplement: the solo traveller tax, and how to dodge it
A huge chunk of the travel industry still prices for people travelling in a pair. If you book a room, a cabin or even a hire car or taxi, you end up paying all of it on you own. That’s the single traveller tax, and once you know to look for it, you’ll see it lurking everywhere.
Taking earlier-than-planned retirement
The circumstances for my slide into early retirement weren’t exactly what I would have chosen. Like many people, life just dealt me a crappy hand of cards. But it also gifted me the opportunity to travel
Why I travel alone
Life can rearrange itself unexpectedly. But I’ve found that meal for one can still be wonderful, and that solo travel can still bring you joy. This is my story
Useful Links from the UK Government
- General solo traveller advice: FCDO advice for solo and independent travel
- Safety advice for solo female travellers: Advice for women travelling abroad
- Travel advice for LGBTQ+ travellers: LGBTQIA+: foreign travel advice.
- Visa requirements from the UK: FCDO foreign travel advice. Pick a country and open its “Entry requirements” section.