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Deserted beach on the unspoilt northern island of Koh Lanta, Thailand

April 16, 2026

Arthur's Diary, Week 6: Koh Lanta

Scooter stats that should worry anyone, deserted beaches, playful macaques, Prawn Pad Thai school, and four people on a 110cc tuk tuk.

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Bamboo bridge and sunset views near Pai in northern Thailand

April 14, 2026

Arthur's Diary, Week 5: Pai, Hot Springs & a Go at Tie Dye

Pai's hippy roots, a hot spring bath, bamboo rafting through enormous caves, a tie dye session, and a creaky bamboo bridge before heading south.

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Buddhist monastery in the mountains of northern Thailand

April 9, 2026

Arthur's Diary, Week 4: Monks, Meditation & a Beer in Pai

A Buddhist monastery retreat, some uncomfortable questions about the Taking of Alms, a digital detox, and a well-earned beer in Pai.

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Slow boat on the Mekong river between Luang Prabang and the Thai border

April 7, 2026

Arthur's Diary, Week 3: The Slow Boat & Chiang Mai

A two-day slow boat up the Mekong, a border crossing that tested everyone's patience, and a Chiang Mai week filled with sticky waterfalls, scooter adventures, and a top-ten dinner.

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The Mekong and Khan rivers meeting at Luang Prabang, Laos

April 2, 2026

Arthur's Diary, Week 2: Luang Prabang

Arthur swaps adventure sports for rice farms, primary school volunteering, stuffed frogs he didn't eat, and a cookery class in Laos' former capital.

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Limestone karst formations along the Nam Xong river in Vang Vieng, Laos

April 2, 2026

Arthur's Diary, Week 1: Vang Vieng

Arthur's first proper stop in Laos - karsts, lagoons, hot air balloons at dawn, and street food that punches well above its weight.

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March 13, 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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Campervan parked in front of a lake and mountains

March 11, 2026

January | Retirement Travel Planning: Revolution or Evolution?

Find out how asking "what do I want from travel?" can transform your retirement adventures.

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Retiree with bike helmet and animal in Australia

March 23, 2026

Pai Jungle Trek in Northern Thailand: 3-Day Hill Tribe Trekking Diary

When Arthur signed up for a 3 day trek, he didn't expect to end up a wedding!

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Retirees on a monastery retreat at Pa Pae, wearing white robes and posing in prayer, one resting in a hammock

March 10, 2026

Southeast Asia Travel Diary | Week 3: Staying with Monks in Northern Thailand

Let's see what happened when Sue swapped buzzy Chiang Mai for a monastery.

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Vietnam streets with flags

February 27, 2026

Vietnam Travel Diary | Why I Said Yes

Thinking about taking a long trip? Here's how Peter made his choice.

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Sue, a pioneer drinking team on the banks of the mekong river

March 10, 2026

Southeast Asia Travel Diary | Week 2: Finding My Feet in Laos

Find out how Sue's adjusting to life on the road.

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retirees board a train in Laos for their gap year

February 20, 2026

Southeast Asia Travel Diary | Week 1: Departure Day

The first of Sue's Travel Diaries as she joins the first ever DECADES chapter!

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retirees on their gap year riding bikes in Laos

April 2, 2026

Group Travel vs Solo Travel in Retirement: How to Get the Best of Both Worlds

You don't need to choose between group trips and going it alone now.

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mobile phone with digital map on the screen

March 10, 2026

The Essential Tech Skills to Learn Before a Long Trip After Retirement

Find out which simple tech tools make longer trips easier — and why a few basics is all you really need.

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retirees learning how rice is farmed in Luang Prabang, Laos

March 23, 2026

Travelling Solo in Retirement — And Still Finding Connection Along the Way

Find out why solo travel rarely means loneliness - and how longer stays create connection more naturally than you'd expect.

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Retiree having coffee and using her ipad

March 30, 2026

A Practical Checklist for a Month-Long Trip After Retirement: Money, Medication and Mindset

Find out what actually matters when planning a month-long trip — and why a few solid foundations beat trying to plan everything.

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a redbrick terraced house

March 10, 2026

5 Steps to Get Your Place on Airbnb in One Day

An easy guide to renting out your home while you travel in retirement...

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stone house with a garden

March 10, 2026

So, should I downsize?

Retirement is your chance to reshape how you live...

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Find out why staying longer - not travelling further - is the secret to more meaningful travel in your 50s and 60s.

March 9, 2026

Extended Travel Ideas for Your 50s and 60s — From South America to Southeast Asia

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View of an inner city park with lake

March 10, 2026

The Safest and Most Liveable South American Cities for a 1–3 Month Stay

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

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two retirees wearing raincoats

March 10, 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Travel in South East Asia for 3 Months? A Monthly Budget Guide

How to Budget for 3 Months in South East Asia...

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a retiree volunteering in a school while they are on their gap year

April 13, 2026

How to Take a Long Break After Work Ends — Without Starting From Zero

Find out why extended travel after work ends offers the space and clarity that this transitional phase actually needs.

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Retirees looking at a vegetable garden while learning how rice is grown

April 6, 2026

How to Choose a Group Trip After Retirement (Without Feeling Boxed In)

Find out how to choose a group trip that feels spacious rather than rigid — and why structure and freedom aren't opposites.

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a well worn rucksack

March 27, 2026

How to Mentally Prepare for a Long Solo Trip in Retirement

Travelling solo for six weeks or more sounds incredible...

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palm trees on a beach in Panama

March 10, 2026

The Retirement Travel Blueprint: How to Plan Long-Term Adventures

Retirement isn’t about taking a two-week holiday...

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people hiking up rocks with rucksacks on

March 10, 2026

How to Find Your Purpose After Retirement

Retirement marks a new chapter, one where time is finally yours to shape...

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