Dear April, Dreams Know No Age. So, Go Enjoy Traveling Solo in Your 50s

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Hello Jona, I’ve been following you for a while now. I love reading your posts because I see in you the ME I could have been had I the courage and the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone many many years ago.

I am older by close to 20 years. A Filipina. 😊 I would not have been honest with myself if I say I have no regrets. I have some. May be many. 😅 But I love my life, too, and am happy with where I am now.

But now in my early 50s, I feel this strong urge to go to faraway places. Really strong. On my own. I have kids in college but I think if I am careful with our budget I probably can squeeze in a once a year or at least every other year trip abroad on a budget. 😅

But I am not so sure with my age. It may be kind of late now. I may not be as flexible, say, as regards to accommodation. I may not have the openness, especially to adventures, the youth naturally possesses. I would love your thoughts on this.

I hope more and more young people, especially young Pinays find your blog. I had a hard time truly connecting with people when I was younger. Actually, even now. This is as regards to my unconventional point of view on many things. Like you, reading is a very integral part of me and it has changed me in so many ways. As a result I’m kind…