Hi there!

I'm Peggy and I'm here to make travel at 50 and beyond not just possible, but unforgettable.

All was well until one day . . .

Picture this: I was the prime of my 50s, attempting a feat of airplane gymnastics – hoisting my carry-on into the overhead bin. Spoiler alert: It didn't go as planned.

There I was, suitcase dangling mid-air, a mix of surprise and horror on my face. A young, hulk of a guy nearby offered a hand, but no way! My pride had other plans and I continued to wrestled the dang thing into place.

Fast forward a bit, and you'll find me hitting the gym now, not just to banish the memory of that awkward moment, but to wrestle back some of the muscle tone that decided to go on vacation while I was busy lounging around playing couch potato.

I'm now reasonably fit for my age, but due to various issues from time to time, I've traveled in wheelchairs or with crutches, canes, medical supplies, etc. So, I know what it can be like to navigate transportation and accommodation when you're feeling a bit less-than.

Aging is like a sneaky cat; it pounces on you when you least expect it. But does that mean we put way our passports and take up permanent residence on our couches? No way! It just means we get a bit smarter about how we travel.

And that, my friend, is why I'm here. 

I created The Smart Travel Guide to share some lessons from my travels and to set up a way for us to share travel tips with each other so that we can keep exploring this fabulous world as long as we can and do it with panache. Think comfort, style, and, of course, safety.