Lori Helke is an author and travel writer from Wisconsin. She is the founder of the travel and lifestyle blog Lori Loves Adventure where she writes about her solo travel experiences, and is the author of the Beatrice the Little Camper children’s picture book series, as well as the travel guide ‘Wisconsin Harbor Towns: The Ultimate Wisconsin Road Trip Guide.’ Lori has a monthly travel segment on Local 5 Live, a Green Bay, Wisconsin TV morning show, has contributed to several online and print publications, and serves on the Visit Sheboygan Board Of Directors.
You probably think more about your toiletry bag than your shoes when you travel solo. Your toiletry packing decisions affect how clean, confident, and calm you feel from the airport bathroom to the last farewell dinner. Personally, as a carry on only traveler, I have struggled for years to make packing toiletries easy and streamlined. […]
You stand in the hotel lobby with your carry-on at your feet and a knot of excitement in your stomach. You are not here with family, and you are not alone. You are about to join a women-only group, maybe for the first time in years. In that moment, group travel etiquette for women over […]
The night before a solo or group trip, I still stand over my suitcase, wondering if I packed the right things. As a woman over 50 who loves fashion, I want to feel stylish and comfortable, without dragging a heavy bag through airports and train stations. Learning how to pack clothes that mix and match […]
I spent a lot of years squeezing trips into school breaks, summer crowds, and peak-season prices. By the time I reached my room at night, I felt more worn out than inspired. If you feel the same, you are not alone. In this stage of life, I crave quiet travel experiences. I want space to […]
When I started traveling solo in my 50s, I heard the same comments over and over. “Aren’t you scared?”“I’m not as strong as I used to be, so I could never do that.” I felt some of that worry too. My knees are a little crankier, my reaction time is slower, and I do not […]
Have you ever been on a whirlwind trip either alone or with Sisterhood Travels and returned home feeling more exhausted than when you left? I understand completely. The same applies to me. I’ve found that the older I get, the less I want to spend my whole vacation running from one attraction to another. As […]
Solo travel isn’t just a passing phase—it’s a full-blown movement. And women 50 and older are leading the charge. Whether it’s exploring Europe at your own pace, joining a women-only adventure tour like Sisterhood Travels, or setting off on a “me-moon” to reconnect with yourself, solo travel has become one of the most empowering ways […]
Traveling alone as a woman can feel both thrilling and intimidating—especially if you’re doing it for the first time after 50. You might wonder: Is it safe? Will I be lonely? Can I do this on my own? The answer to all of those questions is yes, absolutely you can. I took my first solo […]
Grief is a strange companion. It sneaks in quietly and lingers in unexpected ways. In empty chairs, in favorite songs, in quiet mornings that once felt full. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a divorce, retirement, or simply the end of a chapter, every woman over 50 has faced moments where life feels […]
When I look back on my travels, whether it’s exploring cobblestone streets in Europe or wandering along a lakeside trail here in Wisconsin, I realize something simple but powerful: travel keeps me moving. And I don’t just mean physically. It wakes up my body, mind, and spirit in ways that nothing else does. For women, […]
