Why You’re Never Too Old or Too Busy to Travel: Breaking Free from Excuses

Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about exploring ancient ruins, dipping your toes in turquoise waters, or sipping wine under the stars in a Mediterranean village—only to sigh and say, “Maybe someday…”?

Between careers, raising families, managing a household, or even caregiving for aging parents, travel can start to feel like a luxury you missed the boat on. But here’s the truth: you are never too old or too busy to travel.

Let’s take a closer look at the most common excuses—and the mindset shifts that can help you break free from them.

“I’m too busy.”

You’re not alone. Many women have spent decades prioritizing everyone else’s needs—children, partners, parents, coworkers. The idea of taking time off feels... indulgent. But the truth is, you deserve rest, wonder, and adventure just as much as anyone else.

Busy is a lifestyle, not a badge of honor. And taking time to travel isn’t selfish—it’s self-replenishing. Whether it’s a long weekend or a two-week escape, you’re allowed to carve out time for yourself. In fact, doing so often helps you return to your responsibilities feeling more grounded, inspired, and alive.

“It’s too late for me.”

There is no age limit on adventure.

Consider Maricel, a 56-year-old former teacher who took her first solo trip after retiring early. She thought she’d feel out of place surrounded by younger travelers—but instead, she found her people: other women who were embracing a second wind in life. She hiked in the Dolomites, learned to cook in Tuscany, and journaled every moment.

Then there’s Aimee, 48, who saved for a year while juggling a demanding job and two teenagers. She booked a retreat with friends in Greece and came home transformed. “I had forgotten who I was beyond my roles,” she said. “That trip helped me remember.”

“I can’t afford it.”

Travel doesn’t have to mean luxury hotels or first-class flights. With the right planning and intention, it can be surprisingly accessible.

Here are a few tips:

• Look for group travel deals that bundle lodging, meals, and excursions.

• Start a travel fund—even $10 a week adds up.

• Choose off-season trips for lower costs and smaller crowds.

• Share expenses with friends on a group trip (plus, shared laughter is priceless!).

More than anything, see travel as an investment in your well-being, not an expense you can’t justify. You’re not buying a vacation. You’re giving yourself freedom, connection, and memories that will feed your soul.

“I don’t have anyone to go with.”

It’s easy to feel like everyone else is too busy or not interested in the same kind of travel. But what if you could join a trip with like-minded women who are just as eager for connection, laughter, and a sense of freedom?

That’s exactly why we’re dreaming up something beautiful: a girls’ getaway to Greece, designed especially for women who are ready to reclaim adventure, no matter their age or background. Picture yourself exploring whitewashed villages, lounging by the sea, and sharing wine and stories with a supportive, joy-filled circle of women.

You don’t have to plan it all alone. You don’t need to be “experienced.” You just need the courage to say yes.

You are allowed to choose joy.

Travel isn’t about ticking countries off a list. It’s about feeling alive again. About remembering who you are beneath the roles, the titles, the busyness. It’s about sisterhood, spontaneity, and sunsets that remind you how big and beautiful the world—and your life—can still be.

So if your heart’s been nudging you to take that leap, this is your sign: you’re not too old. You’re not too late. And you are absolutely not too busy to live the life you’ve been dreaming about.

Let’s go somewhere beautiful, together.

Interested in our upcoming girls’ trip to Greece? We made a page with all the information you need here.