Thanks for being here and finding my little corner of the internet.
My name is Laura, a traveler, amateur photographer, obsessive over-planner and now an un-published author.
I provide information and resources on two main themes; Travel and Midlife Matters. My content includes articles, photographs, stories, and poetry.
My travel articles will take you on a journey of inspiration, through destinations, travel tips, and experiences. Whether it's finding the greatest food in your neighbourhood or sharing travel experiences from around the world, I'll equip you with the knowledge and how-to’s for navigating the world of travel.
My Midlife articles cover retirement, aging, mobility, finances, personal development and mental health to name a few. As I enter retirement, I’m eager to explore these subjects, sharing my insights and experiences along the way. Together, we can navigate the complexities of this transformative stage of life.
With age and wisdom to guide me, Sunhats and Chardonnay is my way of sharing my experiences and observations as I build on my own personal path to become a better person and improve our lives as we age.
Recently, I have also added fiction writing to my repertoire.
My debut book, INTO THE REALM – The Secret of the Castle falls within the Middle Grade Fantasy genre. It blends my curious imagination, a theme of friendship and my deep love of Scotland. More details will follow closer to release date.
This is your invitation to join me on this journey of life and explore the world around us or within.
Like a Note, share a post or make a comment, I would love to hear from you.
Testimonials
“Laura writes lovely travel articles in a friendly and relatable style that really make you feel like you are on the journeys and visiting the places with her.” Chris J. Franklin
“Laura writes great travel pieces. Four that stand out for me are Egypt, Iceland, Australia and Columbia. Her colourful descriptions, details, itinerary guides and personal anecdotes bring life to each city and country she writes about. Practical guides and advice are another helpful touch Laura adds when she writes about life for the older generation. She offers insight and information on how to manage situations before they arrive about quite sensitive topics. But she does so with grace and consideration. Very useful reads to prepare for mentally and discuss what may come. Her own novel is also underway and our SPAWN session - a weekly writers meet-up - wouldn’t be the same without her.”
“Laura writes engaging and practical travel advice whether you want to go to Scotland or Australia. Even better, her trip planning methods are thorough and take into account things you might not have thought important (but actually are).”
“Laura covers a broad spectrum of topics in her newsletter in an informative and interesting manner. Stories of her travels and lessons learned are great. Her openness about age-related topics is what makes her newsletter stand out!”
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