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
Retire and Travel the World
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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What a lovely way to spend the day with my daughter in law at Tonbridge castle, just wandering around!
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My latest Teflon Buddy! This is Hudson! I’m also looking after Marley who has the most beautiful hypnotic eyes!
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Win a T-shirt! Sign up to my free Newsletter by 25 May and you will be in with a chance to win one of my T-shirts (you can choose size and colour).
Sign up here eepurl.com/jzupvE
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