I retired early, sold everything, and set off to travel the world full time.
This channel shares the reality of early retirement, slow travel, and starting over after 50 — including what happens when life doesn’t go to plan.
After beginning my journey exploring Asia, things changed when I became unwell and had to return to the UK. I now share the honest side of navigating a chronic condition, adapting plans, and rebuilding a life that looks very different to what I imagined.
Here you’ll find:
– Early retirement and life after 50
– Full-time travel and slow travel on a budget
– Selling everything and starting over
– Navigating health challenges and setbacks
– The reality behind “freedom” and lifestyle change
There’s no luxury, no rushing, and no pretending everything is perfect — just real experiences, honest reflections, and learning how to build a simpler life one step at a time.
Email: zoesolotravel@hotmail.com
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Wizard of Oz at the Sphere was amazing! The film was all around us and in the tornado scene our seats were shaking and wind and leaves were blowing all around us. It also snowed on us during the poppy field scene and apples fell from the sky when the trees started throwing apples! If you are a Wizard of Oz fan you would love this. The film has been shortened but all the main scenes remain and it was absolutely brilliant. You can probably see from my face how much I enjoyed it!
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I returned to Bewdley, the beautiful Georgian Town in Worcestershire and filmed a walk around which I will share this evening. Bewdley was as special to explore as before and I still love the free museum and heritage train station.
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I filmed this interview a while ago but didn't know it had gone live, quite interesting to see how far I have come since I filmed this in April!
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This month’s newsletter is going out soon…
Inside I’m sharing:
– A personal and medical update
– Something that’s been on my mind a lot lately
– And a reader story about how they chose their overseas property
If you’ve ever thought about living abroad or making a life change, you might find it interesting.
Join here before it goes out: eepurl.com/jzupvE
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I absolutely love the post box decorations you find around the UK and this one was super cool! 👌
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I combined crochet and sewing to make this baby dress and cardigan. What do you think?
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Have I got a story for you guys and how pet sitting does not always go as planned. After my hospital steroid injections where I was supposed to be resting, this naughty cat had other plans! Video out 6pm UK time this evening! As well as having a serious message about pet sitting with an autoimmune condition, I am sure you will find these antics quite amusing! xx
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HOUSESIT WANTED
If anyone needs a houseitter or knows someone who does in the Tunbridge Wells area end October and November time, could you let me know? I am trying to be near to my new grand baby when she comes!
I will look after most pets but large dogs that need lots of walks may not be suitable (or fair on them) given I sometimes have off days. I have experience of dogs, cats, fish, farm animals and even reptiles!
Please share a you never know who may see it and be looking! Many thanks 🙏
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They loved my latest creation!
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My newsletter is out this evening. Its not too late to subscribe. This month I am covering slowing down, the value of hobbies, an offer from Fitville, a chance to win a T-shirt and how to get started with TrustedHouseSitters.
The wonderful Jase from @JasenomadeTV has also contributed this month and is an excellent read of why she feels like a citizen of the world.
You can subscribe for my free monthly newsletter at eepurl.com/jzupvE
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