Category: SOLO TRAVEL FOR WOMEN

All you want to know about mature solo travelling.

SOLO TRAVEL FOR WOMEN by oldbirdtravels
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FABULOUS BEACH LIFE IN MEXICO’S PUERTO ESCONDIDO.

OR AT LAST I HIT THE LA PLAYA!

I’ve been an industrious solo traveller, searching out pyramid complexes, museums, art galleries and general things of wonder across Mexico, so now is time for a little rest and a swim, little snorkel and a little sunbathe and a little good food and wine. My last beach had been Belize for the snorkelling, so I was due siesta days. This is the time to try and rest my foot (yeah that’ll never happen) and luxuriate in the beautiful Puerto Escondido, the surfers paradise.

Playa Carrizalillo in Puerto Escondido.
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SOLO TRAVEL FOR WOMEN by oldbirdtravels
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FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD. Farmers MARKETS. ORGANIC, AND OPEN.

OR, I DIDN’T REALISE ALL THIS TIME I COULD BE OUT THERE SUPPORTING THEM.

Well blow me over with a feather. I have been a bit of a thicko. Every Sunday the Marylebone Farmers Market is open where you can buy organic and free range. It is a thing of wonder, supporting our chaps and having cheerful companionship while shopping. I mean you and all the folk there have food in common! What better than to chew the fat with foodies and get your seasonal untainted goodies.

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Tickets Part 3: Boats and Planes.

or dangerous ferries, AND DIFFICULT AIRLINES

Although I always bang on about doing everything spontaneously and ‘on the hoof’ sometimes it has led to my down fall, or at least changing plans in a heart stopping, teeth gritting last minute. It’s bad for stress but also what to expect from time to time when travelling alone. You’ll get used to it for even though I’m warning you my old birds, You probably won’t listen, have forgotten or have ignored my advice.

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