Mature Adventures

Independent Travel For Over 50s

What Is Mature Adventures?

Mature Adventures offers destination advice, travel tips, and personalised one-on-one guidance specifically designed for over 50s seeking the confidence to embark on exciting travel adventures.

Whether you’d like to explore destinations a little off-the-beaten-path, travel alone or with a group, or even explore with friends, this website has been created for you.

As we get older, travel takes on a new meaning. Our trips may be slower, but that gives us more time to soak up the incredible sights and experiences around us as we appreciate the here and now, recognising that the journey is just as amazing as the final destination.

Karen, the owner of Mature Adventures website in front of a rose bush in full bloom at Kings Garden, Copenhagen
Karen, the owner of Mature Adventures

THERE IS NO PERFECT TIME – IF NOT NOW, WHEN?

Karen, owner of the Mature Adventures website on a broomstick, the perspective making it look as if she is jumping over hills.

Travel With Confidence

I’ve travelled independently for over 20 years, and I know how scary it can feel before the start of a trip, especially if you’re travelling solo.

The trick is to know enough about your destination, the security situation, what to see and do, how to get around, where to stay, etc, before starting your travels.

That knowledge brings confidence, saves you a lot of time and stops you from missing out on any of the good stuff when you arrive at your destination.

Mature Adventures has many travel tips and confidence-building advice. But if you’re looking for something specific, I’m happy to help, just send me a message using the button below.

Salzburg station with two travellers pulling suitcases on wheels.

Over 50s Travel Tips

Our tastes change, the older we get, along with the amount of time we have available for travel and the experiences we seek.

Mature Adventures travel tips are for over 50s who have a desire to explore the world and fully embrace everything it has to offer.

These tips are not about top-of-the-range travel but about how to enjoy yourself safely and confidently with the time and money you have available.

Don’t let life pass you by. It’s time to embark on that long-dreamt-of adventure. Seize the moment before it’s too late.

Overlooking Lake Bled with mountains in the background.

Amazing Destinations

With so many options planning a trip can be overwhelming, but Mature Adventures can provide valuable information and advice on the best travel destinations for you.

With my extensive travel experience in 80+ countries, I can help you research and select the perfect destination for a relaxed and adventurous trip.

I offer insights on attractions, transportation, accommodations, and more, ensuring you have all the necessary information for an amazing trip. 

I’m Happy To Help Every Step Of The Way

Need travel advice or a confidence boost before your trip? I’m here to help! Ask me anything about travel, and I’ll guide you through.

Karen Smedley, the owner of Mature Adventures travel website on a plane.
Karen Smedley

Mature Adventures Customer Reviews

See my Customer Reviews page if you’d like to leave a review.

Mature Adventures website contains testimonials from customers who have used our products and services. Testimonials are based on real-life experiences and opinions. Each user’s experience is unique and not representative of all users. See Mature Adventures disclaimer for more information.

Having prioritised travelling for over 20 years, Karen knows how to make the most out of any trip. 

Her expertise will help any traveller plan their trip, get unique information about their destination, and gain the confidence needed to travel solo. 

After having listened to merely a fraction of Karen’s travel stories myself, I already cannot wait to get back out there, keeping her inspiring outlook on life and travelling in mind.”


Madeleine Alexandersson
Founder & CEO of Woander Tours

Over the past few months, I’ve had the greatest pleasure talking to Karen about her travels for my undergraduate dissertation project. 

Since first reaching out to her she has been extremely flexible and willing to offer her help in whatever way I needed. 

Karen’s vivid descriptions and storytelling allowed me to feel like I was experiencing her travels along with her, and it was amazing to be able to talk to someone so polite and friendly, given this has been my first experience in doing academic research. 

Being able to talk to someone who feels so passionate about her travels has been such a great help to me and my research.


Rebecca Kennedy
Social Anthropology Student

Thank you so much for the info! I want to go back for a longer stay in the next few years, and this will help me plan my next trip!

I just want to thank you again for your blog post about yarn in Istanbul. I managed to navigate to Tarihi Kürkçü Han, and the only reason I didn’t buy more yarn was because I had to carry it back to the ship!


Julie M

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