Is 40 too old to go travelling?

It took time for me to realize that doing this at an unpopular age of 40 is actually a blessing in disguise. In fact, it's the best time to partake in a major extended travel or adventure. If you are in your 40s and are fortunate enough to get a chance to partake in a grand adventure, then I'd say go for it!



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There's no birthday you'll have that will signify it's time to retire your backpack and switch to being a regular old tourist. You could be 20 when that happens. You might be 60. There are entire families out there who are still backpacking.

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There's no specific age to settle down. There's no age limit for international travel. I've met plenty of international backpackers who are in their 60s, 70s and 80s. Non-travellers are often surprised.

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If he/she decides that you may be unfit for flying, you may have to show a doctor's certificate to that effect. That is all. There is no maximum age limit for traveling on airlines.

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All it takes is a just little more effort and planning for any 30+ year old to fit traveling in their lives. And when they do, they'll find that it's a way better experience than traveling in their 20s. Because traveling in your 30s is amazing. It's also much more meaningful, at least for me.

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Chou did the math, and it turns out that frequent fliers actually age the tiniest bit more quickly than those of us with both feet on the ground. Planes travel at high enough altitudes that the weak gravitational field speeds up the tick rate of a clock on board more than the high speeds slow it down.

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Many over 50s feel like they have all the time in the world to fulfil those lifetime ambitions, especially when it comes to travel. If you have children, they're probably grown by now, meaning you can travel any time of year without worrying about the school holidays.

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Truth: Hostels are generally open to people of all ages, and I've never been turned away for being beyond my 20s.

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Depending on the nature of the trip arrangements, travelling can also reinforce the sense of independence and autonomy amongst older people. Being able to make choices about how they spend their time can be especially meaningful and empowering, often in contrast to a more mundane routine back home.

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Motion sickness • Motion sickness is a common side effect of traveling and, contrary to popular belief, it happens to people who don't only travel by sea or car. The body, the inner ear and the eyes send inconsistent signals to the brain. Cold sweats, dizziness, headaches and fatigue are common symptoms.

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Many people travel in their 20s after graduating from high school or during a post-college gap year before they start their careers. If you feel as if you've missed the boat, rest assured that people in their 30s can still enjoy traveling the globe. In fact, traveling at this age is even better.

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