Travel Guides

August 20, 2026

DIY long-term travel or an organised experience? A clear-eyed comparison of cost, control, company and support, and how to tell which suits you for a 3-month trip.

August 20, 2026

Eight tested 3-month travel itineraries for retirees (Portugal, Italy, Japan, Greece, Spain, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Mediterranean winter sun) with month-by-month rhythms and realistic costs.

June 17, 2026

Solo or organised group? A practical comparison for retirement gap year travellers - covering cost, freedom, social connection, and who each format actually suits.

May 27, 2026

The best gap year destinations for retirees in 2026, evaluated on what actually matters: cost, healthcare, visas, safety, and the quality of the long-stay experience.

July 29, 2026

Extended travel ideas for your 50s and 60s, from South America to Southeast Asia — and why staying longer beats moving faster.

July 29, 2026

Find out which South American cities are best suited for longer stays of one to three months...