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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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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August 28, 2026
Phil didn't expect retirement to cost him friendships - or that travel would be what brought new ones in their place.
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August 28, 2026
Phil unpacks why old budgeting habits die hard in retirement, and why spending a little more on travel might be the wisest investment of all.
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August 11, 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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July 29, 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
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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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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July 29, 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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July 29, 2026
What UK passport holders need to know about visas for long-term travel: the Schengen 90/180 rule, long-stay options in Europe, and rules for Japan, Thailand and Vietnam.
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August 20, 2026
A practical long term travel insurance guide for extended trips: duration limits, single-trip vs annual cover, the exclusions that matter, and what good cover costs.
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August 20, 2026
How to stay healthy on a 3-month trip over 60: the GP conversation, 3-month prescriptions, vaccinations, managing conditions abroad, and the routines that help.
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August 20, 2026
A practical UK guide to managing money on long-term travel: fee-free cards, currency, pensions, direct debits and fraud protection for a 3-month trip abroad.
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July 29, 2026
The complete packing list for 3 months of travel: luggage, clothing quantities, tech, medication and the leave-at-home list. One medium case really is enough.
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August 20, 2026
Leave it empty, get a house-sitter, rent it out or home exchange? The complete UK guide to what to do with your house during 3 months of travel, insurance included.
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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
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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July 29, 2026
Practical rituals for the mental side of long solo travel — picturing daily life abroad, steadying homesickness, and building real connection.
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July 29, 2026
Your complete blueprint for planning long-term travel in retirement — budgeting, healthcare, funding your trip through your home, and choosing where to go.
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July 29, 2026
Practical prompts and ideas for finding purpose after retirement — reigniting old passions, building connections, learning, and travelling with intention.
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