I retired early, sold everything, and set off to travel the world full time.
This channel shares the reality of early retirement, slow travel, and starting over after 50 — including what happens when life doesn’t go to plan.
After beginning my journey exploring Asia, things changed when I became unwell and had to return to the UK. I now share the honest side of navigating a chronic condition, adapting plans, and rebuilding a life that looks very different to what I imagined.
Here you’ll find:
– Early retirement and life after 50
– Full-time travel and slow travel on a budget
– Selling everything and starting over
– Navigating health challenges and setbacks
– The reality behind “freedom” and lifestyle change
There’s no luxury, no rushing, and no pretending everything is perfect — just real experiences, honest reflections, and learning how to build a simpler life one step at a time.
Email: zoesolotravel@hotmail.com
Retire and Travel the World
Well, it has been quite a first year of retirement!
That’s the subject of this month’s newsletter, where I’ll be talking about the good, the bad and the unexpected — and what lies ahead with my knee operations and the rather unwelcome task of finding a new home! 😂
I’ll also be giving you an update on how my new granddaughter is doing. ❤️
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It’s just me in this month’s newsletter — no contributors this time — but if you have something you’d like to share in a future newsletter, please do get in touch. I’d love to hear from you!
Thanks for following along with my slightly chaotic retirement journey! 😂❤️
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Special crocheted cake for Auntie 😂
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Time to make baby clothes! They won’t fit my new granddaughter yet but hopefully when she leaves the hospital 👶
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Auntie loved this bag I made her for her birthday! Took many attempts to get the flowers right but happy with the end product! What do you think?
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My daughter in law sent me a picture of a bag she liked and I recreated it for her birthday. What do you think? I also made her some mummy and baby matching socks which I think look very cute.
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Another wonderful pet sit comes to an end. I have had a lovely month with the gorgeous Elvis here in Las Vegas. Lots of cuddles! Now heading back to the UK!
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I visited Red Rock Canyon and did the boardwalk at Calico Basin and the 13 mile scenic drive and lookouts. A lovely way to explore the area and avoid the stiffling heat! The landscapes were awesome!
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I visited this cute little town Blue Diamond, near Red Rock Canyon (thank you @Perolagrande for the recommendation!) Such a charming little town but I didn't spot a Burro!
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A stop at Cactus Joe's (Blue Diamond Garden Centre) ended up being a morning trip! It was full of amazing quirky sculptures - just my cup of tea. Loved it and its a free activity to do and they even gave me a free bottle of water!
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I had to search for this on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars!
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