It’s never too late to travel; it’s as simple as that. You don’t have to stop travelling because you think you’re too old to do so. You definitely don’t have to stop travelling because society tells you that you’re too old to do so. So, if you want to travel, no matter your age, go out and do it!
If you need some extra convincing that travelling in your twilight years is the best thing you can do for yourself, then make sure to read on.
Your flexibility is key
As a senior, you have a lot more time on your hands than you did a few years ago. You no longer have to work long, arduous hours to get by, or for that matter work at all, and your kids have grown up and flown the nest. All this flexibility in your life makes for the perfect chance to travel. The fact that you do not have to run your travelling schedule by anybody means that you can go whenever you like.
Make the most of the flexibility that old age provides, and fill your time with travelling experiences when you do.
You’re as safe out there as you are back home
If you’re worried about putting yourself in danger when you travel, then you should remember that nowhere is ever 100% safe. You are as likely to come across danger around the streets of your neighbourhood as you are in a neighbourhood halfway across the world. So, don’t let fear of what is out there stop you from getting out there.
There are some precautions you can take to make travelling a bit safer. These include getting insurance, never advertising your absence and informing others where you are in the world.
Your body hasn’t given up
You may be in your twilight years, but your body hasn’t given up. It’s still ready and raring to go travelling; it’s your mind that is holding you back. Stop listening to that little voice in your head, and go travelling.
SunLife is full of stories of how the older generation are continuing to do what they love, such as dancing, BMXing and even tattooing, and how it feels amazing over 50s putting old on hold. Whether it be a 70-year-old man finding a newfound passion for BMXing or a 75-year-old woman going on a backpacking trip, life is full of stories of older adults realising that their body hasn’t yet given up, and them not giving up on their dreams as a result.
Besides, even if your body has begun to let you down, your meds can be managed. You can manage the plights of twilight that you suffer by seeking clearance to travel with all your necessary medication, and then being strict enough with yourself to take whatever you need to take whenever you need to take it.
Regardless of your age, if you want to travel and you have the capabilities to travel, go travel! By doing so, you might end up having the time of your life. If not, you’ll at least have some stories to tell the grandkids when you get back home.
