Jocelyne tells us how she used Thelma & Louise to find a travel buddy and explore the world. It hasn’t always been plain sailing, but she hasn’t let that stop her. So far, she’s found friends to travel with to California, Cuba and Prince Edward Island.

When Rachel bagged a free last-minute place on a writer’s course in Barcelona, she jumped on a plane to Barcelona to put pen to paper among a deeply supportive group of women. Here is her story.

Bernadette, "61 years young", tells us about the heart-breaking event that motivated her to become a full-time traveller, and why it's ok to have a moan occasionally.

Michelle recently quit her corporate job and embarked on an adventure to see the world. Here she tells us why the timing was right, how she avoids loneliness on the road, and how she’s becoming the hero of her own story.

Caroline's The Not So Rough Guide, an advice website who sorts out your itinerary for a dream break that combines adventure with time living like a local, exploring the landscape and its culture, then relaxing in a luxury hotel or spa.

Caroline tells us all about her life in travel, finding her perfect travel buddies with Thelma & Louise, and why thorough planning is key to a no-regrets trip.

Lara tells us why travelling to Asia to volunteer and trek to Everest Base Camp was one of the best decisions she’s ever made, and what she learned from the older women travellers she met there.

Finding someone to travel with is a big thing. To help make this part of planning your trip that bit easier, Emma put together 20 questions to discuss with potential travel buddies so you can find someone you’re going to be compatible with on the road.