I don’t travel internationally the same way I did when I was younger—and that’s a good thing. From being more flexible about checking luggage to slowing down my itinerary and researching destination-specific safety risks, experience has changed how I travel. Here’s what I do differently now and why traveling over 40 can be better than ever.

Travel in midlife hits differently. In this post, I share how my approach to solo travel, packing, safety, comfort, and style has changed now that I’m over 50—and why I no longer apologize for prioritizing ease, peace, and intentional travel experiences.