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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April 28, 2026
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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April 28, 2026
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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April 28, 2026
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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April 2, 2026
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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