The Over 50s Independent Travel Blog For The Young in Spirit
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Destination... Someplace
The Over 50s Independent Travel Blog. Hello and welcome to our internet hideout! We are two travel-obsessed Yorkshire folk who seek new experiences and places, especially among the back roads of Europe. We’ve been around, by plane, train and automobile (and even hitch-hiking – but that’s another story). We share our travel tips on this website to help you do the same!
Our Latest Posts

The Ultimate Destination Bucket List for Retirees
Welcome to a journey of exploration and wonder! A bucket list for retirees – a compilation of dreams, aspirations, and must-see destinations – becomes especially

The Most Beautiful Cities in Italy
Discover Italy’s enchanting urban landscapes, the most beautiful cities in Italy, that seamlessly blend historic grandeur and contemporary charm. This journey through Italy’s most beautiful

Ten Best Destinations in Europe For Over 50s Holidays
As we all grow older, our priorities and preferences change (ours certainly have!). We often begin to seek out experiences that offer relaxation, comfort, and

Why an Abruzzo Holiday is Always a Good Idea
Imagine a place where time slows down and relaxation takes over. A place where you are forced (in the nicest possible way) to reconnect with

The Best Beaches in Abruzzo
With its pristine beaches and breathtaking vistas, Abruzzo holds a special place in the hearts of travellers seeking coastal bliss. From sun-drenched sandy shores to

How to Use Italian Trains
How to Use the Italian Train Network If you have ever visited Italy, you may know that while traveling the highways and byways of the

Unique Places to Visit in Italy
The world, as we all know, has changed in recent years and so has tourism, many people no longer feel comfortable joining the throngs of

How to Plan a Road Trip to Europe
In these days of ever-increasing flight costs and the concerning amount of emissions generated by flying, many people are looking for alternative and greener ways
Grand European Tour
A Series of blog posts detailing our 10-county trip around Europe on trains, buses, cars and ferries.

2 days in Dubrovnik – Grand European Tour Part 11
Grand European Tour – 2 days in Dubrovnik, Or How We Split From Split and Head For Game of Thrones Central This is another in

Croatia and Dalmatian Coast – Grand European Tour Part 10
Taking the Bus Through Croatia and Dalmatian Coast to Split This is one in a series of blog posts detailing our 10-county trip around Europe

Is Ljubljana Worth Visiting? – Grand European Tour Part 9
Is Ljubljana Worth Visiting? This is the one in a series of blog posts detailing our 10-county trip around Europe on trains, buses, cars and

Zagreb to Slovenia – Grand European Tour Part 8
Grand European Tour – Sittin’ in the Railway Station…Got a Ticket to My Destination…Mmm This is one of a series of blog posts detailing our

Siofok on Lake Balaton – Grand European Tour Part 7
How We Ended Up In An Out-Of-Season Hungarian Party Town This is the one in a series of blog posts detailing our 10-county trip around

Picture Perfect Szentendre – Grand European Tour Part 6
Grand European Tour – By the Banks of the Blue Danube This is one in a series of blog posts detailing our 10-county trip around

Grand European Tour Part 5: Budapest and Back to Slovakia
We Return to Budapest Because We Can’t Resist That Goulash! This is one in a series of blog posts detailing our 10-country trip around Europe

Grand European Tour Part 4: We Visit Bratislava For The First Time
Grand European Tour – Onward to the Slovakian Capital This is one of a series of blog posts detailing our 10-country trip around Europe on

Grand European Tour Part 3: Munich and Vienna
Grand European Tour – Or How To Make Schoolboy Errors While Traversing Germany This is one of a series of blog posts detailing our 10-country