“Traveling – It leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”
-Ibn Battuta
Rideshare Safety Tips for Solo Women Over 50 The most important rideshare habit I use isn’t fancy. It’s the pause before I open the car door. If you’re traveling alone, especially after dark or in a city you don’t know, that pause matters. For many of us over 50, using a rideshare app can still feel a little awkward. A phone screen, a curb, a...
The hardest part of eating alone on a trip usually isn’t the meal. It’s the first minute after I sit down. Once I learned that, solo dining over 50 got much easier. I don’t force myself into places that feel cold, loud, or awkward anymore. I choose better, settle in faster, and let the meal work for me instead of against me. That small shift changes...
Last fall, I sat in a small café with a warm mug between my hands and watched Paris wake up. A shopkeeper swept the sidewalk. A dog trotted by like it owned the street. Nothing was urgent, and that was the whole point. In my 60s, I’m choosing slow solo travel on purpose. I crave exploring fewer places and opting for immersive experiences. I still love...
Riding the shuttle to the cruise port last week I struck up a conversation with an elderly couple. I asked the husband how many cruises they had been on to which he replied “this will be our 72nd cruise”.” I was a little taken aback. That was dedicated cruising! I was about to board the Majestic Princess for a cruise to the ABC Islands. For those of you...
The older I get, the less I want “adventure” to include avoidable stress. I still love checking into a hotel by myself, closing the door, and letting the quiet settle in. But I also know that a room key isn’t a force field. If you’re here for hotel safety tips for solo women over 50 that feel practical (not paranoid), you’re in the right place. I’m going to share the...