The Best Solo Trips to Take in Your 40s

Age is just a number. At least, that’s the motto of the giant tortoises you’ll encounter on a trip across the Galápagos Islands. Despite their years – some have lasted a century – you’ll be surprised at the speed with which they roam around your campsite. Friendly sea lions will tease the youth out of you, playfully swimming by as you snorkel alongside. These five days of exploration will have you feeling as sprightly as Darwin when he first visited as a young lad of 22.

Is your European bucket list a little heavy on the western side? Then balance it out with Georgia’s greatest sites. From the remote villages in the Caucasus Mountains to Tbilisi’s crowded wine bars under the shadow of the Narikala fortress, Georgia caters to both laid-back and adventurous travellers. Order a round of small-batch wine, have a soak in a sulphur bath and take a hike into the mountains on this wonderful small-group trip to Georgia.