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A Couple's Halong Bay and Hanoi Fortnight: Cruising Northern Vietnam at a Steady Pace, With Honest AUD Costs
Holidays· Overseas

A Couple's Halong Bay and Hanoi Fortnight: Cruising Northern Vietnam at a Steady Pace, With Honest AUD Costs

Northern Vietnam suits over-50 couples who want a slower trip with comfort and good food. This 14-day plan pairs Hanoi…

A couple’s perspective
Cherry Blossoms Without the Crush: A Solo Spring Fortnight in Japan's Quieter TownsSingle-supplement watch
Holidays· Overseas

Cherry Blossoms Without the Crush: A Solo Spring Fortnight in Japan's Quieter Towns

A 14-day solo spring trip through Japan that skips the worst of the Kyoto crowds in favour of Kanazawa, Takayama and M…

A solo traveller’s perspective
Is APT Worth It for an Over-50 Couple Who Wants the Hard Parts Handled?
Holidays· Overseas

Is APT Worth It for an Over-50 Couple Who Wants the Hard Parts Handled?

APT is an Australian-owned premium touring and river-cruise brand built around escorted journeys with most things incl…

A couple’s perspective
Italy by Train at a Gentle Pace: A 16-Day Couples Trip From Rome to the Lakes in Shoulder Season
Holidays· Overseas

Italy by Train at a Gentle Pace: A 16-Day Couples Trip From Rome to the Lakes in Shoulder Season

A practical 16-day Italy rail itinerary for over-50 couples, travelling Rome to Florence to Venice to the northern lak…

A couple’s perspective
Japan by Rail With the Girls at 66: A Two-Week Trip for Over-50 Friends, Tokyo to Kyoto
Holidays· Overseas

Japan by Rail With the Girls at 66: A Two-Week Trip for Over-50 Friends, Tokyo to Kyoto

A practical two-week Japan rail trip for a small group of over-50 friends, using the bullet trains between Tokyo, the…

A friends-group perspective
Japan by Train for an Over-50 Couple: Is the Rail Pass Still Worth It?
Holidays· Overseas

Japan by Train for an Over-50 Couple: Is the Rail Pass Still Worth It?

A practical guide for Victorian couples over 50 planning a relaxed train trip through Japan. Covering whether the Japa…

A couple’s perspective
Portugal by Train for Two Over 50: Lisbon, Porto and the Douro in Shoulder Season, With Real AUD Costs
Holidays· Overseas

Portugal by Train for Two Over 50: Lisbon, Porto and the Douro in Shoulder Season, With Real AUD Costs

A gentle two-week rail and river trip through Portugal for an over-50 couple, timed for the milder shoulder months. Co…

A couple’s perspective
Portugal With the Girls in September: A 12-Day Friends Trip From Lisbon to the Douro by RailNo single supplement
Holidays· Overseas

Portugal With the Girls in September: A 12-Day Friends Trip From Lisbon to the Douro by Rail

A 12-day shoulder-season trip through Portugal for over-50 friends travelling together, from Lisbon and Porto to the D…

A friends-group perspective
River Cruising in Europe at Over 50: What a Group of Friends Learned About Cabins, Costs and Single SupplementsSingle-supplement watch
Cruises· Overseas

River Cruising in Europe at Over 50: What a Group of Friends Learned About Cabins, Costs and Single Supplements

European river cruising suits over-50 travellers who want unpacking once, easy walking and a slower pace. This guide c…

A friends-group perspective
Scenic or Emerald: Which Australian-Owned River Cruise Suits Your Budget?Single-supplement watch
Cruises· Overseas

Scenic or Emerald: Which Australian-Owned River Cruise Suits Your Budget?

Scenic and Emerald Cruises are both owned by the same Australian company and both offer mostly all-inclusive European…

A couple’s perspective
Six Friends, One Japan Rail Pass: A Two-Week Loop for the Over-50s, With Real AUD Costs
Holidays· Overseas

Six Friends, One Japan Rail Pass: A Two-Week Loop for the Over-50s, With Real AUD Costs

A practical guide to travelling Japan as a friends group over 50, using the Japan Rail Pass and IC cards. Covers reali…

A friends-group perspective
Solo in Hoi An at 68: A Slow Fortnight in Central Vietnam, With Honest AUD Costs
Holidays· Overseas

Solo in Hoi An at 68: A Slow Fortnight in Central Vietnam, With Honest AUD Costs

A practical guide for solo over-50 travellers to basing yourself in Hoi An and central Vietnam for two unhurried weeks…

A solo traveller’s perspective
Solo in Hoi An at 69: A Slow Two Weeks in Central Vietnam, With Real AUD Costs
Holidays· Overseas

Solo in Hoi An at 69: A Slow Two Weeks in Central Vietnam, With Real AUD Costs

A practical guide to a slow, solo two weeks based in Hoi An and central Vietnam for over-50 travellers from Victoria.…

A solo traveller’s perspective
Solo in Japan at 69: A Three-Week Rail Trip That Doesn't Wear You OutSingle-supplement watch
Holidays· Overseas

Solo in Japan at 69: A Three-Week Rail Trip That Doesn't Wear You Out

A practical, paced plan for a solo over-50 traveller doing three weeks in Japan by train, including realistic AUD cost…

A solo traveller’s perspective
Vietnam at a Gentle Pace: A 14-Day North-to-South Trip for Over-50 Couples
Holidays· Overseas

Vietnam at a Gentle Pace: A 14-Day North-to-South Trip for Over-50 Couples

A practical guide to travelling Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City over two weeks without rushing, written for ove…

A couple’s perspective
Vietnam With the Friends Group at 66: Dodging the Scams and Keeping Costs Honest
Holidays· Overseas

Vietnam With the Friends Group at 66: Dodging the Scams and Keeping Costs Honest

A practical guide to travelling Vietnam with a group of friends over 50, with the common scams to sidestep, sensible h…

A friends-group perspective
The Best No-Fly Cruises from Australia for the Over-50s
Cruises· Overseas

The Best No-Fly Cruises from Australia for the Over-50s

For Australian travellers over 50 who would rather skip the airport entirely, round-trip cruises departing from Sydney…

A solo traveller’s perspective
River Cruise or Ocean Cruise? A Guide for Over-50 Travellers
Cruises· Overseas

River Cruise or Ocean Cruise? A Guide for Over-50 Travellers

Choosing between a river cruise and an ocean cruise is one of the bigger decisions a couple over 50 will make when pla…

A couple’s perspective
Mediterranean Cruises for Older Australians: Planning It From Home
Cruises· Overseas

Mediterranean Cruises for Older Australians: Planning It From Home

A Mediterranean cruise is one of the great travel ambitions for older Australians, and for couples with Greek or south…

A couple’s perspective
Alaska Cruises for Seniors: Timing, Cabins and Mobility
Cruises· Overseas

Alaska Cruises for Seniors: Timing, Cabins and Mobility

Alaska cruises suit Australian travellers over 50 remarkably well: the season is compact, the scenery does most of the…

A solo traveller’s perspective
Japan and Asia Cruises for the Over-50s: A Planning Guide
Cruises· Overseas

Japan and Asia Cruises for the Over-50s: A Planning Guide

Japan and Asia cruises are among the most popular choices for Australian couples over 50, offering a structured way to…

A couple’s perspective
Escaping the Melbourne Chill: Short Winter Cruises from Australia
Cruises· Overseas

Escaping the Melbourne Chill: Short Winter Cruises from Australia

When Melbourne's winter bites and the grey drags on, a short Pacific cruise out of Sydney or Brisbane in July or Augus…

A couple’s perspective
New Zealand's Thermal Pools: A Short Hop for Serious Soaking
Holidays· Overseas

New Zealand's Thermal Pools: A Short Hop for Serious Soaking

New Zealand's thermal pools are one of the genuinely underrated wellness trips available to Australians over 60 — clos…

A solo traveller’s perspective
Bali Beyond the Beach Clubs: Ubud Wellness for the Over-50s
Holidays· Overseas

Bali Beyond the Beach Clubs: Ubud Wellness for the Over-50s

Ubud sits in the cool hills of central Bali, well away from the beach-club scene, and it has quietly become one of the…

A friends-group perspective
The Japanese Onsen: A Gentle Guide for First-Time Over-50 Bathers
Holidays· Overseas

The Japanese Onsen: A Gentle Guide for First-Time Over-50 Bathers

Japanese onsen bathing is one of the most genuinely restorative experiences available to travellers, and for Australia…

A couple’s perspective