Travel at 60

21/09/2026

After waiting 60 years to visit Broken Hill, Rhoda Pooley finally makes the journey west to explore its mining history and outback landscapes.

20/09/2026

Ever dreamed of truly unpacking once and exploring the world at your own pace? Travel at 60 now offers Explorations by Norwegian, sailing aboard the intimate, 684-guest Regatta on a 371-day world voyage from Rome, or 367 days from Sydney, visiting over 230 destinations across six continents. Prefer a shorter taste? Flexible regional segments are available too. Bookings open now. 🚢🌍

Travel at 60 now offers Explorations by Norwegian, a bold new 371-day world voyage (or 367 days from Sydney), with flexible regional segments for a genuine slice of the adventure.

13/09/2026

"Too often, the conversation starts with what someone can no longer do." A new survey has found 83% of Australians would consider travelling with someone who has dementia, challenging the assumption that a diagnosis means travel has to stop. Dr Debra Graves, who continued travelling with her husband Don after his diagnosis, shares why the question shouldn't be "can they travel," but "how can we help them travel." ✈️💛

A new survey finds 83% of Australians would travel with someone who has dementia. Dr Debra Graves shares why the window to travel doesn't stay open forever.

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. 🏔️🇵🇪