Wanderlust Over 70: Claiming Joy in Senior Travel

The source, an article titled "Getting What You Want and Deserve" from the blog "Wanderlust Over 70," offers a reflection on senior travel and the importance of self-advocacy. Written by Roberta Hill, the piece argues that travel in later life shifts from chasing "more" to seeking alignment, meaning, and joy, prioritizing comfort and authentic experience over ambitious itineraries. A central theme is the necessity of unlearning excessive politeness and the "Canadian (i.e. polite)" tendency to apologize for one's needs, encouraging travellers to clearly and kindly ask for necessary accommodations, such as quieter rooms or preferred meals. The article contrasts this assertive approach with the behaviour of "entitled" travellers, emphasizing that kindness and gratitude are essential because travel is a privilege, not a right.