October 12, 2026
Nineteen days in Peru: Pisco Sours in Lima, sand dunes at Ica, the Amazon, Machu Picchu, Cusco and Rainbow Mountain.
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October 7, 2026
Phil on booking three months in South America, the surprisingly tricky question of the bag, and a first night in Lima.
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October 12, 2026
Peter looks past the sights to the people he met in Vietnam: a veteran, a hotel waitress, and those making tourism pay.
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October 12, 2026
Peter set out to eat only local dishes across Vietnam, on the trail of Anthony Bourdain. His reflections on what to try, what to skip and how to stay well.
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October 9, 2026
Peter's field rules for finding a good meal in Vietnam — follow the locals, duck down the alley, climb the stairs — plus his top five dishes.
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October 6, 2026
Phil talks to two recently retired friends who took their new freedom in opposite directions — one moved to the coast he loved, the other stayed put and travels more instead.
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April 28, 2026
Phil interviews two retired friends from across the pond to find out.
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April 28, 2026
Find out how asking "what do I want from travel?" can transform your retirement adventures.
Read full postOctober 12, 2026
Nineteen days in Peru: Pisco Sours in Lima, sand dunes at Ica, the Amazon, Machu Picchu, Cusco and Rainbow Mountain.
Read full postOctober 7, 2026
Phil on booking three months in South America, the surprisingly tricky question of the bag, and a first night in Lima.
Read full postOctober 12, 2026
Peter looks past the sights to the people he met in Vietnam: a veteran, a hotel waitress, and those making tourism pay.
Read full postOctober 12, 2026
Peter set out to eat only local dishes across Vietnam, on the trail of Anthony Bourdain. His reflections on what to try, what to skip and how to stay well.
Read full postOctober 9, 2026
Peter's field rules for finding a good meal in Vietnam — follow the locals, duck down the alley, climb the stairs — plus his top five dishes.
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September 9, 2026
Peter makes the case for pockets over paraphernalia — what to look for, what to avoid, and how he flies with everything close at hand.
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August 20, 2026
Mail, bills, car, pets, garden, neighbours: the complete checklist for pausing your life at home for 3 months of travel, without a single loose end.
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August 20, 2026
A complete 12-month countdown for planning a 3-month trip: what to book, arrange and decide at every stage, from the first big decisions to departure day.
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July 29, 2026
The complete guide to travel insurance, managing pre-existing conditions, healthcare abroad, vaccinations, and staying healthy on a three-month retirement gap year.
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Everything UK passport holders need to know about visas, flights, accommodation, banking, and logistics for a three-month retirement gap year — by destination.
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July 8, 2026
The complete packing and preparation checklist for a three-month retirement gap year — covering documents, medication, clothing, technology, and everything you need to sort at home before you leave.
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May 20, 2026
New to the idea of a gap year over 50? Here’s everything you need to know to get started - costs, planning, options, and common concerns addressed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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July 29, 2026
Extended travel ideas for your 50s and 60s, from South America to Southeast Asia — and why staying longer beats moving faster.
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July 29, 2026
Find out which South American cities are best suited for longer stays of one to three months...
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July 29, 2026
What to expect when returning home after long-term travel: the strange first week, the flat patch that follows, and how to carry three months forward.
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July 29, 2026
The honest emotional arc of long-term travel: the honeymoon weeks, the week 3–5 wobble, homesickness, solo travel realities, and the settling-in that follows.
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July 29, 2026
How to stay connected with family during long-term travel: eSIMs and WiFi, weekly call rhythms, keeping close to grandchildren, and easing family worry.
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June 17, 2026
Multi-month travel isn't a holiday. Pioneers who prepared for what it actually is had a better time. Here's a practical framework to do it properly before you leave.
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July 1, 2026
What actually happens when you come home from a retirement gap year — the adjustment, the identity shift, and what most people change afterwards.
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June 24, 2026
Your 60s are the ideal decade for a golden gap year — here’s why the combination of health, finances, freedom, and psychological readiness won’t be better later.
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