Solo Travel Over 40 inspiration, tips and honest stories for women over 40 travelling alone.
Hi, I’m Sue 👋
I help women rediscover freedom, confidence and joy through solo travel and midlife adventures.
Here you'll find solo female travel tips, hiking advice, travel guides and real stories about travelling alone after 40. I share the reality of midlife travel — the courage it takes to go alone and the transformation that travel can bring.
From walking the Camino de Santiago to exploring St Lucia or going on safari in Namibia, I share practical advice and inspiration for your own adventures.
📅 New videos weekly
• Monday: travel tips & hiking hacks
• Thursday: solo travel stories & guidance
• Saturday: fun moments from my travels
🌍 www.suewherewhywhat.com
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Sue Where Why What | Solo Travel Over 40
🌿 A little update on my posting rhythm
If you’ve been following along for a while, you’ll know I like to keep things simple and meaningful rather than chasing the algorithm. So I’m settling into a new rhythm for the channel that feels good and sustainable.
Here’s what you can expect:
Monday – Short tips & hacks for solo travel and hiking
Thursday – A longer video where I share stories, reflections and practical guidance
Saturday – Something a little lighter and more fun from my travels
If you enjoy walking, travelling alone, or simply dreaming about your next adventure, I hope there will be something here each week that inspires you. 🌍
👉 My latest SHORT: A quick hiking tip from my 10 Tips for Hiking Alone series youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO...
👉 My latest VIDEO: Solo Travel Over 40 – why travelling alone in midlife can be one of the most empowering things you ever do https://youtu.be/-50UYm_ZtRY?si=gOUGH...
If you’ve watched either of them, I’d love to know:
Which type of video do you enjoy most?
Sue x
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Sue Where Why What | Solo Travel Over 40
My latest video is now live 💛
It’s a calm, step-by-step guide to applying for a travel visa — based on going through the process myself (most recently for China).
If visa forms or embassy websites have ever made you doubt yourself, this one’s for you.
I walk you through what documents you’ll need, how to pace your timeline, and the common mistakes that can delay or derail an application.
I’ve also shared my free Visa Application Checklist so you can reuse a calm system for future journeys.
You’ll find the video on the channel now, and the free download is linked in the description.
What part of travel admin do you find most stressful right now?
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Sue Where Why What | Solo Travel Over 40
New Shorts Series starts tomorrow - join me then for my top tips for solo hiking!
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Sue Where Why What | Solo Travel Over 40
🌿 Two new things coming next week as I spark up my channel again after a break…
On 25th Feb, I’m starting a short series called
“10 Tips for Hiking Alone” — one gentle tip per Short, shared weekly.
It’s for women who enjoy walking solo (or are quietly curious about it) and want to feel a little more confident, calm, and present on the trail.
Then on 26th Feb, I’m sharing a new long-form video with my best visa application tips — a simple, reusable checklist based on applying for my own visa (including China).
If visas stress you out, this one will help you approach the process with a lot more ease.
If either of these feel useful to you, I’d love to know:
Are you more drawn to solo walking or travel planning right now?
More soon 🤍
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Sue Where Why What | Solo Travel Over 40
✨ Big news! My husband and I walked 500km on the Camino Francés for our honeymoon — we called it our Camimoon! 💍🥾
Starting Monday 1st September, I’ll take you with me every weekday in a brand-new Shorts video series. From Burgos to Santiago, you’ll see every step — the joy, the challenges, the tears, the laughter, and the magic of walking the Camino de Santiago.
This isn’t just about walking… it’s about transformation. The Camino is famous for shifting perspectives, creating community, and helping you reconnect with yourself — especially powerful in midlife.
👉 Make sure you’re subscribed and hit the bell so you don’t miss Day 1!
💬 Tell me in the comments: Would you ever walk the Camino?
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