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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Nineteen days in Peru: Pisco Sours in Lima, sand dunes at Ica, the Amazon, Machu Picchu, Cusco and Rainbow Mountain.
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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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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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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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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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September 9, 2026
Peter makes the case for pockets over paraphernalia — what to look for, what to avoid, and how he flies with everything close at hand.
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July 29, 2026
Find out why spending a month in one place makes travel feel easier, deeper, and more restorative than constant movement.
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July 29, 2026
A simple five-step guide to getting your home Airbnb-ready in a single day, so it can help fund your travels while you're away.
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July 29, 2026
Downsizing isn't the only option in retirement. Here's a balanced look at the pros, cons, and the alternative of renting out your home instead.
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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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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.
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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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