Welcome
to a different way of travelling solo — for midlife women navigating chronic illness, menopause, changing energy and life transitions.
Shape travel around your health
Travel slower, travel deeper and discover wellbeing wherever you wander.
Discover restorative solo destinations, wellbeing places and inspiration for slower, more meaningful travel.
What you will find here:
Close to my heart
Living a life that is rich in experience while also honouring my health and wellbeing has become incredibly important to me.
I believe deeply in the power of travel to restore, transform and inspire personal growth.
Orchids to Olives was born from my own experiences and challenges — a journey of discovering how travel can look different when we listen to our bodies and embrace a slower, more meaningful way of exploring the world.
My hope is that by sharing my experiences, I can support and inspire you on your own journey.
Start Your Journey
Not sure where to start? Here are some useful articles to help you get started:
🌿 New to solo travel with health considerations? ➜ Read The Unexpected Benefits of Travelling Solo with a Chronic Health Condition
🌍 Looking for destination inspiration? ➜ Sri Lanka for Women with Chronic Illness: A Calm, Restorative Destination for Midlife Solo Travellers
🌱 Want to travel for wellbeing? ➜ Wellbeing Places for Midlife Women
✈️ Want practical destination support? ➜ A Destination Checklist for Women Traveling Solo with a Chronic Health Condition
Orchids to Olives
What’s in a name?
age old symbolism
Orchids – rebirth, self-discovery & transformation
Olives – wisdom, healing, peace & friendship