It’s a big world out there. Elli Jacobs meets some of the women daring to explore every part of it. SundayLife
Daring, adventurous travel was once perceived as a male-dominated pursuit, but that view has changed over the years and older women are leading the charge.
“In turn, travel further advances your communication skills as you meet new people; it expands your world view, which then increases your levels of compassion and empathy, and because unexpected things will always be waiting around the corner for you, you’ll be enhancing your problem-solving skills.”
“I also thought it would be a much cooler thing to do than a birthday party with a bunch of friends telling me how old I am.” I started life in an orphanage, so visiting developing countries always reminds me of how fortunate I am to be born in a developed country and for all the opportunities I’ve had in life.
That moment changed my life. I’d house-sat in Australia, but the thought of house-sitting overseas had never occurred to me. I googled ‘global house-sitting’ and discovered a new world of opportunity. This included volunteering where, in exchange for work, volunteers receive free meals “My partner, William, is adventurous. When we first got together, he asked if I was interested in doing a motor rally with him from London to Athens.
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