Travel at 60

31/08/2026

For years, Kirsten McHugh imagined walking the Camino de Santiago. In 2017, life gave her and husband Jack the nudge they needed to finally do it — 800km from the Pyrenees to the Atlantic Coast, six weeks, and a daily rhythm of walking, coffee stops and "Pilgrim Cocktail Hour" at dusk. What she didn't expect was how much the fellow pilgrims would shape the journey. A beautiful read for anyone with their own long-held travel dream. 🥾🇪🇸

After years of dreaming, Kirsten McHugh finally walked the Camino de Santiago with her husband Jack, discovering the pilgrims and daily rhythms that made the journey unforgettable.

22/08/2026

It started with a daily school commute from Albion Park to Wollongong at 12 years old, and a summer job that taught Brian Crisp his first, furious lesson about tax. Since then, he's ridden some of the world's greatest train journeys — from the Indian Pacific and The Ghan to the glamour of the Orient Express and the sheer scale of the Trans-Siberian Railway. His 7 favourites, and why train travel still holds a special place in his heart. 🚂✨

Brian Crisp on a lifelong love of trains, from his childhood commute to Wollongong to riding the world's greatest railways, including two unmissable Australian journeys.

14/08/2026

🇻🇳 Forget what you think you know about Vietnam.
The Vietnam many Australians remember from decades ago is not the Vietnam you’ll find today.
There are beautiful hotels, excellent food, luxury river cruises, superb spas, stunning beaches and plenty of ways to explore without sacrificing comfort.
And for Australian travellers over 60, there’s plenty to love.

Thinking about Vietnam in 2027? Discover 21 reasons this vibrant, affordable and increasingly comfortable destination is ideal for Australian travellers over 60.

09/08/2026

Why Jet Lag Really Does Hit Harder After 60 – And 6 Ways to Beat It

If you've noticed that a long-haul flight knocks you around considerably more than it used to, you're not imagining it. There's genuine science behind why jet lag becomes a tougher opponent as we get older - and, thankfully, genuine science…

Jet lag genuinely hits harder after 60, thanks to declining melatonin and reduced circadian flexibility. Learn why it happens, and 6 evidence-based ways to beat it.

08/08/2026

Loneliness now affects almost 1 in 6 Australian adults — and older men face particular risk. We've refreshed our guide to staying social in retirement with the latest research, plus a new tip: why Men's Sheds and community choirs are two of the most effective, low-pressure ways to build real connection. What's worked for you? 🤝

Loneliness affects almost 1 in 6 Australian adults, with older men at particular risk. Discover 10 simple, proven ways to stay social, happy and connected in retirement.

05/08/2026

Tom Doak, Mike Clayton, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw — some of the biggest names in golf course design all built their masterpieces on the same stretch of Tasmanian coastline. Brian Crisp explores why Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm sit among Australia's top courses and the World Top 100, and the 6-day journey that gets you there properly. No buggies, no shortcuts — just genuine links golf. ⛳🇦🇺

Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm sit among Australia's top golf courses and the World Top 100. Brian Crisp on why this Tasmanian golf journey belongs on every golfer's list.

03/08/2026

You don't need to hike the Inca Trail to earn Machu Picchu — you never did. Brian Crisp makes the case for an 11-day journey through Peru that takes in the citadel, the Sacred Valley, Cusco and Lake Titicaca's floating islands, all by train, coach and boat, with a proper bed waiting every night. From $5,599 twin share. 🏔️🇵🇪

01/08/2026

There's something about turning 60 that makes people want to walk very long distances for reasons they can't quite explain. We've rounded up 5 self-guided walks worth putting on the list — including a brand-new nine-night route through the hills of Catalonia — plus exactly what you should be eating at the end of each one. 🥾🍷

Turning 60 often comes with an urge to walk long distances — here are 5 great self-guided walks worth putting on the list, including a brand-new route through Catalonia's hills.

26/07/2026

Karon and John Dawson have cruised Antarctica, the Norwegian fjords and the Caribbean — so when a small-ship cruise along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast became the highlight of their latest trip, they knew it was something special. From kayaking around Dubrovnik's ancient walls to the Captain's home-brewed rakija, read their full five-week journey through Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. ⛵🇭🇷

Karon and John Dawson have travelled the world, but a small-ship cruise along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast to Dubrovnik became the unexpected highlight of their latest adventure.

26/07/2026

Lost luggage doesn't have to mean pure panic. A simple Bluetooth tracker in your bag, your airline's own tracking app, or a durable e-tag can help you avoid the problem altogether — or find your bag fast if it does go missing. We've updated our guide with the tech worth using, plus exactly what to do (and the one step people often skip) if your luggage is lost or stolen. 🧳📍

Don't just react to lost luggage — prevent it. Learn how Bluetooth trackers, airline apps and e-tags can help, plus exactly what to do if your bag goes missing.