Guys, let's face it, we may need some wardrobe advice as just because we are getting older doesn't mean we should stop caring. I’ve just heard of one older man in rural Victoria who is so unimpressed with our attire that he's writing a book to raise standards. It’s also sadly true it's been too long since anyone complimented me for anything I was wearing.  Am I overreacting? Does it ma... read more>

If you are a true 50Up and haven’t started seriously financial planning for your retirement, it may be too late. To use the cliché, 40 is the new 60, which means you need to start strategizing for retirement savings sooner, not later. Some retirement planners surveyed 3000 people and, on average, found they were aged 61 before they were preparing for life after work. By then, it’s not ... read more>

When I departed Perth en route to JFK International Airport in New York, I thought our Australian culture would be somewhat similar to the American’s. I couldn’t have been more wrong. While we speak the same and seem the same at a glance, our two countries couldn’t be more different. Here are a few things I learned travelling through the USA that could help you if you are heading... read more>

Whether you are setting sail for the first time or the fiftieth time, here are 5 tips that could make your trip on a ship a little easier. LUGGAGE: With most staterooms being small in size, leaving your luggage out in the open won’t be an option and the closets aren’t likely to hold all your bags. There are stowaway areas under most of the beds in staterooms, but keep the luggage to long... read more>

Sometimes, becoming sick while traveling isn’t preventable, but here are a few tips on how to prevent some illness while travelling. Wash Your Hands Channel your inner germophobe. Wash your hands as much as possible. We all know that when you touch something contaminated, you create an easy way for germs to infect you. If you are without water and soap, hand sanitisers and disinfectan... read more>