Updated on February 26th, 2025
This has been a good week!
After I wrote to you last week about my on again/off again article in the Mail on Sunday newspaper, I am pleased to report that it was finally published yesterday. The article looked great and it feels like a real honour to be featured.
But it wasn’t my only big publication coup last week.
Bearing in mind I have only ever had a couple of features in well-known magazines (Woman’s Weekly this time last year and online in YOU Magazine), it’s hard to believe that suddenly I had two in a week!
And the other was HuffPost!
This time it was not about my story but sharing thoughts on “Underrated Destinations for Solo Female Travel”. I was asked to contribute and expected that there would be lots of suggestions so not all would be accepted. I submitted three.
And they were all included!
My three along with seventeen other ideas from fellow travellers. It’s quite a list and a great resource if you are planning your own solo journey.
Where did I propose? Click HERE to read the post for yourself with mine and all the other suggestions.
HERE
If you are reticent to try travelling alone, then check out THIS post on the benefits of solo travel. I hope it will convince you to take the plunge yourself.
THIS
And if you are about embark on your first trip, don’t miss my checklist of everything you need to consider HERE.
HERE
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So, where would you add to the list of underrated solo travel destinations and why? Hit reply to this email to let me know or connect via your social method of choice (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads or LinkedIn) to give me all the details.
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This week over on YouTube, I am back in Istanbul for a tour of Topkapi Palace. After a confusing start and a long queue, I finally got to discover the awesome displays in this stunning museum. But my highlight was exploring the harem to learn more about life behind the scenes for the Sultan, poke around his mother’s bathroom and discover the secret lives of the concubines. Join me HERE as I take you with me.
YouTube
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Until next time,
Safe Travels
Sue x
Sue x
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This newsletter may contain affiliate links. By using these, Sue Where Why What may receive a small commission for which I say thank you, but you will not pay any extra charges for this. My opinions remain my own.
More of my Adventures…
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Blog – Travel for Singles Over 40 – All You Need to Know to Plan Your First Trip
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Video – Topkapi Palace in Istanbul: Top Tips for Visiting (& is the Audio Guide worth it?)
Video – Topkapi Palace in Istanbul: Top Tips for Visiting (& is the Audio Guide worth it?)
Video – Topkapi Palace in Istanbul: Top Tips for Visiting (& is the Audio Guide worth it?)
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🏠 For accommodation, I use Booking.com. They have their Genius loyalty scheme which is easy to progress through the levels for better discounts and inclusions.
🚍 For tours and activities, my preferred supplier is Get Your Guide.
🗺️ For multi day or week tours, check out G Adventures. I used them for trips in Costa Rica, Peru, and Galapagos.
🤞 I would never leave home without travel insurance. With Safety Wing you can take out an annual policy and pay monthly. This takes the hassle out of having to remember for us regular travellers.
🛫 For cheap flights, check out Skyscanner or join Jacks Flight Club which scans the internet for error fares (UK only).
🧳 For luggage storage on your travels, I recommend the service by Bounce.
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🏠 For accommodation, I use Booking.com. They have their Genius loyalty scheme which is easy to progress through the levels for better discounts and inclusions.
🚍 For tours and activities, my preferred supplier is Get Your Guide.
🗺️ For multi day or week tours, check out G Adventures. I used them for trips in Costa Rica, Peru, and Galapagos.
🤞 I would never leave home without travel insurance. With Safety Wing you can take out an annual policy and pay monthly. This takes the hassle out of having to remember for us regular travellers.
🛫 For cheap flights, check out Skyscanner or join Jacks Flight Club which scans the internet for error fares (UK only).
🧳 For luggage storage on your travels, I recommend the service by Bounce.
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🏠 For accommodation, I use Booking.com. They have their Genius loyalty scheme which is easy to progress through the levels for better discounts and inclusions.
🚍 For tours and activities, my preferred supplier is Get Your Guide.
🗺️ For multi day or week tours, check out G Adventures. I used them for trips in Costa Rica, Peru, and Galapagos.
🤞 I would never leave home without travel insurance. With Safety Wing you can take out an annual policy and pay monthly. This takes the hassle out of having to remember for us regular travellers.
🛫 For cheap flights, check out Skyscanner or join Jacks Flight Club which scans the internet for error fares (UK only).
🧳 For luggage storage on your travels, I recommend the service by Bounce.
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🏠 For accommodation, I use Booking.com. They have their Genius loyalty scheme which is easy to progress through the levels for better discounts and inclusions.
🚍 For tours and activities, my preferred supplier is Get Your Guide.
🗺️ For multi day or week tours, check out G Adventures. I used them for trips in Costa Rica, Peru, and Galapagos.
🤞 I would never leave home without travel insurance. With Safety Wing you can take out an annual policy and pay monthly. This takes the hassle out of having to remember for us regular travellers.
🛫 For cheap flights, check out Skyscanner or join Jacks Flight Club which scans the internet for error fares (UK only).
🧳 For luggage storage on your travels, I recommend the service by Bounce.
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🏠 For accommodation, I use Booking.com. They have their Genius loyalty scheme which is easy to progress through the levels for better discounts and inclusions.
🚍 For tours and activities, my preferred supplier is Get Your Guide.
🗺️ For multi day or week tours, check out G Adventures. I used them for trips in Costa Rica, Peru, and Galapagos.
🤞 I would never leave home without travel insurance. With Safety Wing you can take out an annual policy and pay monthly. This takes the hassle out of having to remember for us regular travellers.
🛫 For cheap flights, check out Skyscanner or join Jacks Flight Club which scans the internet for error fares (UK only).
🧳 For luggage storage on your travels, I recommend the service by Bounce.
🏠 For accommodation, I use Booking.com. They have their Genius loyalty scheme which is easy to progress through the levels for better discounts and inclusions.
Booking.com
🚍 For tours and activities, my preferred supplier is Get Your Guide.
Get Your Guide
🗺️ For multi day or week tours, check out G Adventures. I used them for trips in Costa Rica, Peru, and Galapagos.
G Adventures
🤞 I would never leave home without travel insurance. With Safety Wing you can take out an annual policy and pay monthly. This takes the hassle out of having to remember for us regular travellers.
Safety Wing
🛫 For cheap flights, check out Skyscanner or join Jacks Flight Club which scans the internet for error fares (UK only).
Skyscanner
Jacks Flight Club
🧳 For luggage storage on your travels, I recommend the service by Bounce.
Bounce
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