Each week here at Travel at 60 we reach out and chat to some of our inspiring community members and active travellers over 60 and are absolutely bowled over by their experiences exploring the world. This week we were lucky enough to have a yarn with David Osborne, or “Tour Guide Dave” as he is commonly known. Be inspired by David and his stories below.
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Name: David Osborne (TGD)
Age: 67
Country/Suburb: Melbourne, Australia
My parents would take us on holidays somewhere different in Victoria every year including Mt Buffalo, Murray River and Otways. My love of travel and desire to see around the next corner has never diminished.
Anywhere! I have been virtually all over Australia (except Broken Hill. No reason why, just haven’t got there….yet). I enjoy just about anywhere in Europe for the history, scenery, customs, food, etc. I can’t not include the Rockies in North America either.
I have become more patient (airports), more adventurous (no package holidays for me!) and more understanding of other cultures.
At least twice a year, for up to three months at a time sometimes.
Driving. You can stop when you want, take interesting detours and enjoy so much freedom.
I love travelling in countries where I have limited knowledge of the language. I never ask for the English/Tourist menu but I select my meal using the ‘point and hope’ method and most times experience something new and exciting. It has only failed me once in Catalan speaking Spain where I was presented with a plate of quivering lard topped with fresh black pudding!
The Peloponnese peninsula in Greece. Not too touristy, great accommodation choices, authentic Greek food and incredible scenery.
Both. I enjoy the planning but we are not afraid to make changes as we go.
Melbourne, Australia.
Lots! Visiting places like the Solomon Islands, climbing Mt Etna, meeting a bear face to face in Montana, being pickpocketed in Athens (still don’t know how they did it!), driving in Poland. So many stories!
All of them! I have been to over 50 countries and have enjoyed every one of them in different ways.
Just do it! Talk to someone who has been where you want to go, get online and do some research, read guidebooks and if possible find a travel agent who has been there….but do it! We survived the 1960’s and 1970’s! The adventure continues!
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