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August 28, 2026

July | Where Retirement's New Friendships Actually Come From

Phil didn't expect retirement to cost him friendships - or that travel would be what brought new ones in their place.

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August 28, 2026

June | The Travel Spending Paradox

Phil unpacks why old budgeting habits die hard in retirement, and why spending a little more on travel might be the wisest investment of all.

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August 11, 2026

May | Giving Back Doesn't Need a Fixed Address

Phil reflects on how retirement blurs the line between travel and giving back — and why the two don't have to be a choice.

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July 7, 2026

April | Retirement Wasn't What I Expected

This month, Phil challenges the common assumptions about retirement - from boredom to identity to how travel changes.

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July 29, 2026

March | The Travel Tech That's Actually Worth It

On the road and online - Phil asks cyber resilience expert Paul which travel tech is genuinely worth the bother, and which you can happily ignore.

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April 28, 2026

February | Is There a Right Way to ‘Do’ Retirement?

Phil interviews two retired friends from across the pond to find out.

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