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May 21, 2026
This month, Phil challenges the common assumptions about retirement - from boredom to identity to how travel changes.
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May 21, 2026
Independence celebrations in Hanoi, foot-rowed boats at Tam Coc, a 500-step climb up Mua Cave, and a fine-dining cruise around Halong Bay - plus the answer to last week's cliffhanger.
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May 12, 2026
Egg coffee on Train Street, a sobering tour of Hoa Lo Prison, a 95p bar bill, and the question of whether to try cooked dog - Arthur's first dispatch from Hanoi.
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May 12, 2026
Tailors and lanterns in Hoi An, a cooking school, the legendary Hai Van Pass on two wheels, and a wander round Hue's Citadel - a quieter week before the final push to Hanoi.
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May 12, 2026
Peter on packing for forty days away, an economy-class flight to Vietnam via Kuala Lumpur, and the small lessons the journey taught him.
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May 1, 2026
A 35-minute, 54p ride through Ho Chi Minh City - cool, clean, almost empty, and the most unusual way Peter has found to see Saigon.
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This month, Phil challenges the common assumptions about retirement - from boredom to identity to how travel changes.
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April 28, 2026
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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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.
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April 28, 2026
A dodgy stomach, a sobering visit to the Killing Fields, and an Irish passport that finally bit back. Arthur's week in Phnom Penh didn't quite go to plan.
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May 12, 2026
Peter on the small, considered collection of bags that accompanies a thinking traveller — and why each of them earns its place.
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April 28, 2026
Temples, traffic chaos and deep-fried snake… Arthur hits Cambodia on a pushbike and a prayer.
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April 29, 2026
Real stories from retirees who took a golden gap year - what they experienced, what surprised them, and what they’d tell you before you go.
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April 28, 2026
The trip's halfway mark - the Bridge over the River Kwai, a back-street cycling tour, the plural of Buddha, and three craft beer bars (so far).
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April 28, 2026
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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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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May 13, 2026
A realistic budget breakdown for a golden gap year - by destination, travel style, and the hidden costs most people miss. Real numbers, not vague estimates.
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May 6, 2026
A 12-month planning timeline for taking a gap year at 60 - what to do, when to do it, and the decisions that matter most.
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April 2, 2026
You don't need to choose between group trips and going it alone now.
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March 10, 2026
Find out which simple tech tools make longer trips easier — and why a few basics is all you really need.
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March 23, 2026
Find out why solo travel rarely means loneliness - and how longer stays create connection more naturally than you'd expect.
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March 10, 2026
Find out which South American cities are best suited for longer stays of one to three months...
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March 10, 2026
How to Budget for 3 Months in South East Asia...
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April 22, 2026
Not everyone should take a retirement gap year. Here are 10 honest signs it’s right for you - and what to do if it isn’t.
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April 22, 2026
A golden gap year and an extended holiday share surface similarities but differ in mindset, cost structure, and outcome. Here’s how to decide which is right for you.
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April 22, 2026
A golden gap year is an extended trip of 3-12 months taken in retirement. Here's what it actually involves, who's doing it, and why it's become so popular.
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April 22, 2026
Find out why extended travel after work ends offers the space and clarity that this transitional phase actually needs.
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April 6, 2026
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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April 22, 2026
Travelling solo for six weeks or more sounds incredible...
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