Tag Archives: Midlife

Introduction to Grand Cayman

In 2015 my daughter turned eighteen and, like her brother before her, I gave her a choice of where to go for our annual two week holiday. Having decided that she wanted to go to the Caribbean I short listed three islands for her to choose from and thus we arrived in Grand Cayman forContinue reading “Introduction to Grand Cayman”

Who is Behind The Blog? Adventures and Reflections: A Life Unfolded

I’m sitting in a hotel room at Heathrow airport, with the alarm set for 4 a.m. so we have enough time to shower and grab a free breakfast before heading to the terminal and the start of a new adventure! I seriously cannot wait. The run up to this point I often find a bit overwhelming,Continue reading “Who is Behind The Blog? Adventures and Reflections: A Life Unfolded”

Life Lessons from Personal Mantras

Based upon the idea that “midlife” brings us a chance to reflect and learn more about ourselves. I’ve realised, looking back on my own life, that having my own personal mantras to live by has really helped me. A mantra is defined in the Oxford Language as “a statement or slogan repeated frequently. By repeating your mantra outContinue reading “Life Lessons from Personal Mantras”

Our Journey: From Holidays to Authentic Travel Experiences

My hubby and I had often discussed the idea of taking a break from life, experiencing other cultures by actually living as a local rather than just going on holiday, staying in nice hotels/ self catering resorts and eating out every night.We wanted to wave goodbye to the traditional holiday culture, which was ok whenContinue reading “Our Journey: From Holidays to Authentic Travel Experiences”

My Midlife Adventure: A Travel Blog Journey

Inspiration comes in many formats and today whilst browsing and reading posts on other blogs I was inspired to research how “A Midlife Adventure” has developed. I launched my blog on February 18th 2023 so nearly three years ago! Time has definitely flown and it’s hard to believe just how many places we have visitedContinue reading “My Midlife Adventure: A Travel Blog Journey”

A Child-Free Christmas Adventure in Wales

For about twenty five years I spent Christmas at home surrounded by my immediate family, revelling in the Christmas traditions we had created together. From new pyjamas on Christmas Eve to opening our stockings on the bed on Christmas morning before scrambling downstairs to open the main presents and much, much more!Fabulous moments captured inContinue reading “A Child-Free Christmas Adventure in Wales”

Finding Adventure in Books: A Retiree’s Journey

As a retired person you can quite easily, if you’re not careful, drift into a way of life where each day looks and feels the same. When mealtimes become a central part of each day and I imagine, for some people, life becomes somewhat monotonous and possibly even boring. Hubby and I have always sharedContinue reading “Finding Adventure in Books: A Retiree’s Journey”

The Factors Influencing Our Ideas on Aging and Old Age

When are you considered old?Apparently there is no single age when you are considered old, as it depends on context and perception. Officially, 65 is a common benchmark due to its historical association with retirement and social programs, but official definitions can vary, with organisations like the United Nations defining old age as starting at 60.Continue reading “The Factors Influencing Our Ideas on Aging and Old Age”

Menopause: Symptoms, Solutions, and Support

As a woman you can’t really talk about midlife without touching on the big “M’!When does it start? When does it finish? Is this normal? Questions, questions, questions!Until recently there weren’t really any readily available answers. It was like a taboo subject. Something that women just got on with and no one talked about.  ThankContinue reading “Menopause: Symptoms, Solutions, and Support”