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19 Jul 2011

Zoe, Britain’s Best Travel Blogger !

Guest article by Zoe Dawes Zoe Dawes, 56, our latest Fabwoman, followed her dream to leave corporate life and become a travel blogger I’m a travel writer and blogger, living in NW England on Lancashire – Cumbria border with my teenage son and a couple of cats. Single mum from choice – great friends with my ex, Alex’s dad, who lives in a nearby village. Originally from Southport, I love the Lake District which is on (more…)

22 Mar 2011

Ten things to consider before living abroad

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Article by Fabafterfifty Have you dreamed of retiring abroad? A new life or retirement in warmer or more relaxed country can be a dream many of us try to make a reality, but how easy is it for midlife women to pack up life at home and create a new life elsewhere. I talked to a number of women in their 50s and 60s who have done just that and taken up the expat lifestyle (more…)

15 Mar 2011

When Emptynesters become Gypsynesters!

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Article by Fabafterfifty We may all have dreams of travelling once the kids leave home, but one couple, David and Veronica James , took the plunge, sold their home and set off on their travels, becoming ‘gypsynesters’. We asked them to share some of their remarkable experiences with Fabafterfifty readers. What prompted you to become ‘gypsynesters’? How far ahead did you start to plan? When our middle daughter graduated from high school and went off (more…)

18 Feb 2011

Travelling solo as a Woman over 50

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Article by Fabafterfifty Finding yourself single in your 50s does not need to be a barrier to travel. There are lots of opportunities for single women to travel solo- I know, I’ve done it, and so have many of my friends! Going on holiday solo for the first time If you are looking to go on holiday on your own for the first time, one of the easiest ways to take a solo break is (more…)

23 Nov 2010

The Heart and Soul of Travel

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Article by Fabafterfifty I have always seen travelling as an opportunity either do a little sightseeing, or have a well earned rest on a beach while catching up on all my reading. Watching the recent series ‘Monte Carlo or Bust’ has led me to think of future travel in a slightly different way. For those who missed it, three teams of two set off to travel the length of France, selecting in each of 3 (more…)