A growing number of older women are taking up the nomadic lifestyle, challenging traditional views of ageing. While grey nomad stereotypes persist, many say it’s the best decision they ever madeSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterSeven years ago, Robyn Drayton stood out the front of her home in Newcastle, north of Sydney, and felt overwhelmed with a desire to get out.“Something came over me. I just burst into tears,” Drayton, now 63, says. “I’d done a lot of travelling overseas and had a caravan and knew it was time.Sign up to receive Guardian Australia’s fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter Continue reading...
The article highlights a growing trend of Australian women over 60 embracing solo travel, challenging traditional notions of aging. They are seeking adventure, personal growth, and freedom on their own terms. Factors like financial independence and improved healthcare enable them to pursue this nomadic lifestyle, defying societal expectations and demonstrating self-confidence in their later years.
The article highlights a growing trend of Australian women over 60 embracing solo travel, challenging traditional notions of aging. They are seeking adventure, personal growth, and freedom on their own terms. Factors like financial independence and improved healthcare enable them to pursue this nomadic lifestyle, defying societal expectations and demonstrating self-confidence in their later years.
