George Bernard ShawWe don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.”
Irish playwright, critic and political activist
Review of “On the Hippie Trail” by Rick Steves
If you’ve been a regular leisure traveller to Europe since 1980, you’ve probably encountered a Rick Steves travel guide. While […]
Maybe we’re playing life a little too safe
Have you ever thought, just out of the blue,life feels a little too familiar… a little too you? The same […]
Birding by Train: An Unexpected Adventure
Can birding really be done from a luxury train? In our case, the answer turned out to be yes – […]
La Dolce Vita: Pam and Errol’s Italian Escapade
From the moment Pam and Errol glimpsed Rome’s ancient skyline, their Italian journey unfolded with unforgettable moments, laughter, and discovery. […]
Sea Cruise Holidays – to sail or not to sail?
By Sandra Gordon Researching what was for the two of us a brand-new holiday option was an eye- opener. We […]
Why your next birthday should include a paintbrush
“Art is a guarantee of sanity.”French-American artist Louise Bourgeois Did you know that Cuban-American artist, Carmen Herrera, sold her first […]
The Finns Visit The Finns
By Stephen and Louis Finn Standing naked on our terrace at our timeshare just south of Lapland, we didn’t feel […]
The spirit of adventure doesn’t retire – Namibia, finally!
By Alan & Anne Dunn This trip had been on our Bucket Wheel® for a long time. We first planned […]
Review of “Place” by Justin Fox
While the rest of us plan a beach or bush break or perhaps a culinary tour, Justin Fox decided to […]
Riding the Waves of Joy with the Granny Grommets
When Chartered client Ingrid Davidson and her husband Alistair retired to the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay, she was looking […]
Having fun is the most natural human experience, and you are always more fulfilled when you pursue enjoyment in your life. When you play, you feel a childlike freedom and joy that really ignites your enthusiasm for life.
It is never too late to engage in activities that bring you joy – it could be a hobby, belonging to a society or organisation, or travel.
Travel is one of the great pleasures that most retired people want to explore, but it need not be purely for leisure; it can provide adventure, inspiration, personal fulfilment, education and much more. Your reason for travel can vary each time – you could study famous works of art one year, visiting great architectural marvels of the world the next. Whether you are travelling locally or internationally, in 5-star luxury or on a budget, travel can enhance your retirement significantly. It provides stimulation, freshness and pleasure not encountered in your everyday routine.
You can make your RetiremeantTM the grandest of all life’s adventures!