There’s a world of ways to travel through retirement.

The joy is figuring out what yours could look like.

There’s a world of ways to travel through retirement.

The joy is figuring out what yours could look like.

So, What Does Retirement Travel Look Like for You?

Is it about a month in one place, moving to another country, a few months overseas each year, selling everything and becoming a slow nomad, maybe finally taking that bucket-list adventure. Or mixing it all together?

Retirement gives us all something we’ve rarely had before: more than just freedom to choose where we travel, freedom to choose how we travel.

At Next Stop Retirement, we’re exploring those possibilities. Discovering what works for us, sharing what we learn, and hopefully helping you think about what might work for you.

About Us

We’re Dean and Pauline, an Aussie couple who’ve been travelling together for more than 30 years — and as retirement gets closer, we’ve found ourselves thinking about travel in a completely different way.

We’re no longer just asking where should we go next? We’re exploring how we want to travel in this next chapter of our lives.

Next Stop Retirement is where we share the places we discover, the different ways of travelling we explore, and the lessons we learn along the way — including the times things don’t quite go according to plan.

We don’t have all the answers. But we’re having a great time asking the questions.

About Us

We’re Dean and Pauline, an Aussie couple who’ve been travelling together for more than 30 years — and as retirement gets closer, we’ve found ourselves thinking about travel in a completely different way.

We’re no longer just asking where should we go next? We’re exploring how we want to travel in this next chapter of our lives.

Next Stop Retirement is where we share the places we discover, the different ways of travelling we explore, and the lessons we learn along the way — including the times things don’t quite go according to plan.

We don’t have all the answers. But we’re having a great time asking the questions.

Where would you like to start?

What the places we visit are teaching us about how we want to travel in retirement — including the lessons we didn’t expect.

Our honest guides and trip reports from the places we’ve explored — with the practical details and the bits that surprised us.

Practical thinking for over-50 travel: how to pace a trip, what’s worth spending on, and getting more from the time you have.

The destination is the setting.

The lesson is the story.

Every place we visit teaches us something: about the kind of travellers we actually are, what matters more as the years pass, and what we want the next trip to look like. These are the lessons we’re learning on the road to retirement, and beyond.

The destination is the setting.

The lesson is the story.

Every place we visit teaches us something: about the kind of travellers we actually are, what matters more as the years pass, and what we want the next trip to look like. These are the lessons we’re learning on the road to retirement, and beyond.

Practical thinking

For travellers over 50

The things we’ve worked out about pacing, planning, what’s worth spending on and what saves money without sacrificing anything that actually matters.

Practical thinking

For travellers over 50

The things we’ve worked out about pacing, planning, what’s worth spending on and what saves money without sacrificing anything that actually matters.

We’re figuring this out together

Why not join us?

Make Your Future Trips a Better Fit for You

This free ebook will help you notice what each trip teaches you about the way you enjoy travelling, so you can shape future trips that better fit your life.

By signing up, you’ll receive the ebook and weekly emails from Next Stop Retirement. Unsubscribe anytime.

Some of the best travel lessons don’t come from guidebooks. They come from other people who’ve tried something, changed their minds, or discovered an option they hadn’t considered.

We’re building a community for curious people approaching or living in retirement who believe travel still has plenty to teach them. Right now that conversation is happening in our Facebook group, and we’d love you to be part of it.

We’re figuring this out together

Why not join us?

Some of the best travel lessons don’t come from guidebooks. They come from other people who’ve tried something, changed their minds, or discovered an option they hadn’t considered.

We’re building a community for curious people approaching or living in retirement who believe travel still has plenty to teach them. Right now that conversation is happening in our Facebook group, and we’d love you to be part of it.

Watch us figure it out

Find us on Youtube

The blog is where we work through the thinking. The videos are where you can actually watch it happen — the places, the moments, the conversations that don’t quite fit into a written post. Come and see what we’re finding.

Watch us figure it out

You can find us on Youtube

The blog is where we work through the thinking. The videos are where you can actually watch it happen — the places, the moments, the conversations that don’t quite fit into a written post. Come and see what we’re finding.

Popular day trips are popular for a reason. They're convenient, easy to add to an itinerary and often a great way to see somewhere new without changing hotels.

But is one day always enough?

We've had places like Cozumel and Bernal completely change after the day-trippers disappeared. We've also visited places where a few hours turned out to be exactly the right amount of time. And occasionally, we've chosen the convenient day trip and later wished we'd stayed.
In this video, we share five experiences that have changed how we decide whether to visit somewhere for the day or give it more time.

FREE RETIREMENT TRAVEL GUIDE

What Will Your Next Trip Teach You?
A simple guide to discovering more about the way you want to travel through retirement.

Get your free copy: https://nextstopretirement.kit.com/next-trip-ebook

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
Read the companion article: https://nextstopretirement.com/day-trip-or-longer-stay/

OUR TRAVEL RESOURCES
🏨 Accommodation: https://booking.tpk.lv/PFKto25K
🎟️ Tours & experiences: https://klook.tpk.lv/F05Yqlyi
🚗 Road Trip Car Hire: https://discovercars.tpk.lv/fCmR7Oja
📱 eSIM / connectivity: https://www.klook.com/wifi-sim-card/?

MORE FROM NEXT STOP RETIREMENT
🌏 Explore the blog: https://nextstopretirement.com
💬 Join our retirement travel community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextstopretirement

CHAPTERS
00:46 When staying longer lets you quietly explore
02:51 When staying longer shows you the real place
05:04 When a day trip is the right decision
06:48 When a day trip is the wrong decision
08:43 When staying longer is the wrong decision
09:59 Asking the right questions when choosing a day trip

ABOUT NEXT STOP RETIREMENT
There’s a world of ways to travel through retirement. The joy is figuring out what yours could look like.

We’re Dean and Pauline, an Australian couple exploring the many ways travel can fit into retirement — and sharing what we learn along the way.

#DayTrips #TravelPlanning #TravelSmarter #SlowTravel #RetirementTravel #ytriseaunz 

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you book or purchase through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe are relevant to our travels and audience.

Popular day trips are popular for a reason. They're convenient, easy to add to an itinerary and often a great way to see somewhere new without changing hotels.

But is one day always enough?

We've had places like Cozumel and Bernal completely change after the day-trippers disappeared. We've also visited places where a few hours turned out to be exactly the right amount of time. And occasionally, we've chosen the convenient day trip and later wished we'd stayed.
In this video, we share five experiences that have changed how we decide whether to visit somewhere for the day or give it more time.

FREE RETIREMENT TRAVEL GUIDE

What Will Your Next Trip Teach You?
A simple guide to discovering more about the way you want to travel through retirement.

Get your free copy: https://nextstopretirement.kit.com/next-trip-ebook

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
Read the companion article: https://nextstopretirement.com/day-trip-or-longer-stay/

OUR TRAVEL RESOURCES
🏨 Accommodation: https://booking.tpk.lv/PFKto25K
🎟️ Tours & experiences: https://klook.tpk.lv/F05Yqlyi
🚗 Road Trip Car Hire: https://discovercars.tpk.lv/fCmR7Oja
📱 eSIM / connectivity: https://www.klook.com/wifi-sim-card/?

MORE FROM NEXT STOP RETIREMENT
🌏 Explore the blog: https://nextstopretirement.com
💬 Join our retirement travel community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextstopretirement

CHAPTERS
00:46 When staying longer lets you quietly explore
02:51 When staying longer shows you the real place
05:04 When a day trip is the right decision
06:48 When a day trip is the wrong decision
08:43 When staying longer is the wrong decision
09:59 Asking the right questions when choosing a day trip

ABOUT NEXT STOP RETIREMENT
There’s a world of ways to travel through retirement. The joy is figuring out what yours could look like.

We’re Dean and Pauline, an Australian couple exploring the many ways travel can fit into retirement — and sharing what we learn along the way.

#DayTrips #TravelPlanning #TravelSmarter #SlowTravel #RetirementTravel #ytriseaunz

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you book or purchase through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe are relevant to our travels and audience.

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The Problem With Day Trips: Are You Missing Out?

Portugal, Mexico and Vietnam each offer two very different slow-travel bases. We compare Lisbon with Portimão, Mexico City with Oaxaca, and Da Nang with Hoi An to help you decide which place might suit you best for a month.

FREE RETIREMENT TRAVEL GUIDE

What Will Your Next Trip Teach You?
A simple guide to discovering more about the way you want to travel through retirement.

Get your free copy: https://nextstopretirement.kit.com/next-trip-ebook

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
6 Perfect Places to Slow Travel After 50 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svo2o7HXW4o

OUR TRAVEL RESOURCES
🏨 Accommodation: https://booking.tpk.lv/PFKto25K
🎟️ Tours & experiences: https://klook.tpk.lv/F05Yqlyi
🚗 Road Trip Car Hire: https://discovercars.tpk.lv/fCmR7Oja
📱 eSIM / connectivity: https://www.klook.com/wifi-sim-card/?

CHAPTERS
00:38 Portugal: Lisbon vs Portimao
03:13 Mexico: Mexico City vs Oaxaca
05:52 Vietnam: Danang vs Hoi An
08:23 Choosing the type of place that suits you

MORE FROM NEXT STOP RETIREMENT
🌏 Explore the blog: https://nextstopretirement.com
💬 Join our retirement travel community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextstopretirement

ABOUT NEXT STOP RETIREMENT
There’s a world of ways to travel through retirement. The joy is figuring out what yours could look like.

We’re Dean and Pauline, an Australian couple exploring the many ways travel can fit into retirement — and sharing what we learn along the way.

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you book or purchase through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe are relevant to our travels and audience.

#SlowTravel #TravelAfter50 #RetirementTravel #PortugalTravel #MexicoTravel #VietnamTravel #YTRISEAUNZ

Portugal, Mexico and Vietnam each offer two very different slow-travel bases. We compare Lisbon with Portimão, Mexico City with Oaxaca, and Da Nang with Hoi An to help you decide which place might suit you best for a month.

FREE RETIREMENT TRAVEL GUIDE

What Will Your Next Trip Teach You?
A simple guide to discovering more about the way you want to travel through retirement.

Get your free copy: https://nextstopretirement.kit.com/next-trip-ebook

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
6 Perfect Places to Slow Travel After 50 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svo2o7HXW4o

OUR TRAVEL RESOURCES
🏨 Accommodation: https://booking.tpk.lv/PFKto25K
🎟️ Tours & experiences: https://klook.tpk.lv/F05Yqlyi
🚗 Road Trip Car Hire: https://discovercars.tpk.lv/fCmR7Oja
📱 eSIM / connectivity: https://www.klook.com/wifi-sim-card/?

CHAPTERS
00:38 Portugal: Lisbon vs Portimao
03:13 Mexico: Mexico City vs Oaxaca
05:52 Vietnam: Danang vs Hoi An
08:23 Choosing the type of place that suits you

MORE FROM NEXT STOP RETIREMENT
🌏 Explore the blog: https://nextstopretirement.com
💬 Join our retirement travel community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextstopretirement

ABOUT NEXT STOP RETIREMENT
There’s a world of ways to travel through retirement. The joy is figuring out what yours could look like.

We’re Dean and Pauline, an Australian couple exploring the many ways travel can fit into retirement — and sharing what we learn along the way.

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you book or purchase through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe are relevant to our travels and audience.

#SlowTravel #TravelAfter50 #RetirementTravel #PortugalTravel #MexicoTravel #VietnamTravel $YTRISEAUNZ

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6 Ideal Places for Slow Travel After 50 (3 Countries, 2 Choices Each)

Slow travel doesn’t have to mean renting an apartment overseas for three months. It could be a longer stop during a road trip, returning to a favourite destination or simply leaving more room in the holidays you already take.

We share how longer stays in Hoi An and Oaxaca changed the way we travel—and how you can find a version of slow travel that fits your own life after 50.

FREE RETIREMENT TRAVEL GUIDE

What Will Your Next Trip Teach You?
A simple guide to discovering more about the way you want to travel through retirement.

Get your free copy: https://nextstopretirement.kit.com/next-trip-ebook

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO

OUR TRAVEL RESOURCES
🏨 Accommodation: https://booking.tpk.lv/PFKto25K
🎟️ Tours & experiences: https://klook.tpk.lv/F05Yqlyi
🚗 Road Trip Car Hire: https://discovercars.tpk.lv/fCmR7Oja
📱 eSIM / connectivity: https://www.klook.com/wifi-sim-card/?

MORE FROM NEXT STOP RETIREMENT
🌏 Explore the blog: https://nextstopretirement.com
💬 Join our retirement travel community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextstopretirement

CHAPTERS
01:15 why slow travel became confused with living abroad
02:51 what actually makes travel slow?
06:14 how slowing down in the middle of a road trip changed our travel style
07:23 sometimes faster travel still makes sense
08:24 what changes after 50?
09:31 finding your version of slow travel

ABOUT NEXT STOP RETIREMENT
There’s a world of ways to travel through retirement. The joy is figuring out what yours could look like.

We’re Dean and Pauline, an Australian couple exploring the many ways travel can fit into retirement — and sharing what we learn along the way.

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you book or purchase through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe are relevant to our travels and audience.

Slow travel doesn’t have to mean renting an apartment overseas for three months. It could be a longer stop during a road trip, returning to a favourite destination or simply leaving more room in the holidays you already take.

We share how longer stays in Hoi An and Oaxaca changed the way we travel—and how you can find a version of slow travel that fits your own life after 50.

FREE RETIREMENT TRAVEL GUIDE

What Will Your Next Trip Teach You?
A simple guide to discovering more about the way you want to travel through retirement.

Get your free copy: https://nextstopretirement.kit.com/next-trip-ebook

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO

OUR TRAVEL RESOURCES
🏨 Accommodation: https://booking.tpk.lv/PFKto25K
🎟️ Tours & experiences: https://klook.tpk.lv/F05Yqlyi
🚗 Road Trip Car Hire: https://discovercars.tpk.lv/fCmR7Oja
📱 eSIM / connectivity: https://www.klook.com/wifi-sim-card/?

MORE FROM NEXT STOP RETIREMENT
🌏 Explore the blog: https://nextstopretirement.com
💬 Join our retirement travel community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextstopretirement

CHAPTERS
01:15 why slow travel became confused with living abroad
02:51 what actually makes travel slow?
06:14 how slowing down in the middle of a road trip changed our travel style
07:23 sometimes faster travel still makes sense
08:24 what changes after 50?
09:31 finding your version of slow travel

ABOUT NEXT STOP RETIREMENT
There’s a world of ways to travel through retirement. The joy is figuring out what yours could look like.

We’re Dean and Pauline, an Australian couple exploring the many ways travel can fit into retirement — and sharing what we learn along the way.

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you book or purchase through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe are relevant to our travels and audience.

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Why Slow Travel After 50 Doesn’t Have to Mean Living Abroad for Months

Where we’ve been

And what they taught us

The destinations are the settings for the experiments. Here’s where we’ve explored — with the lessons those places taught us.

Where we’ve been

And what they taught us

The destinations are the settings for the experiments. Here’s where we’ve explored — with the lessons those places taught us.