In it for the long haul
Brunch|June 01, 2024
Travelling gets better as you grow older. But less pressure and more funds bring with them aching bones and low energy. Here's how to cope
SEEMA GOSWAMI
In it for the long haul

One of the ironies of life is that when you are young you never have enough money to travel far and wide, even though that is when you have the energy to make the most of your forays away from home. In most cases, it is only when you are middle-aged that you finally have the disposable income to set out to see the world. But by then, your energy levels have depleted somewhat, your back aches, your knees creak, and exhaustion hits you faster than it ever did in your youth.

Well, that is certainly true in my case. And in case you are in the same boat (or plane) here are some tips to make travelling a little easier on your body.

This story is from the June 01, 2024 edition of Brunch.

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