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 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 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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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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July 7, 2026
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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April 28, 2026
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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April 22, 2026
When Arthur signed up for a 3 day trek, he didn't expect to end up a wedding!
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April 28, 2026
Let's see what happened when Sue swapped buzzy Chiang Mai for a monastery.
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April 28, 2026
Thinking about taking a long trip? Here's how Peter made his choice.
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April 28, 2026
Find out how Sue's adjusting to life on the road.
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The first of Sue's Travel Diaries as she joins the first ever DECADES chapter!
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July 16, 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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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.
Read full postMay 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.
Read full postMay 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.
Read full postMay 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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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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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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June 10, 2026
How to have the conversation with your family about taking a retirement gap year - what they’re really worried about, and how to navigate it well.
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June 3, 2026
The real fears that stop retirees from taking a gap year - health, money, loneliness, family, age - and what actually helps you work through them.
Read full postApril 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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