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July 7, 2026
Peter's word-picture snapshots from four weeks on the road in Vietnam. Bridges, buffaloes, scooters and the small scenes that stayed with him.
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July 7, 2026
Peter's quick and dirty survival guide to transiting international airport terminals — from booking overnight hotels to surviving security and stress.
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July 7, 2026
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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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 7, 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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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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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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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.
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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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May 1, 2026
Ten million motorbikes, the War Remnants Museum, a weekend in the Mekong Delta, and crawling through the Cu Chi tunnels - Arthur finally makes it to Vietnam.
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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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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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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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You don't need to choose between group trips and going it alone now.
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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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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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March 10, 2026
Retirement marks a new chapter, one where time is finally yours to shape...
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