In this episode of JourneyWoman's Ageless Adventuress Travel Podcast, host Kathy Buckworth speaks with Ellie Hamby and Sandy Heslip, two adventurous women over 80 who have travelled to nearly 50 countries together. They share their experiences, insights on travel, and the importance of friendship and cultural immersion. The conversation highlights their journey around the world in 80 days, their adventures in Egypt, and valuable travel tips for older women. The episode emphasizes the joy of human connection and encourages listeners to embrace travel as a means of self-discovery and adventure at any age. Takeaways Travel is a powerful tool for self-discovery. Friendship can blossom at any age. It's never too late to start your travel journey. Cultural immersion enhances the travel experience. Travelling on a budget can lead to unique experiences. Saying yes to life opens doors to new adventures. Human connection transcends cultural and political divides. Travelling together strengthens bonds of friendship. Planning ahead can save money and enhance experiences. Embrace challenges as part of the travel journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ageless Adventures 02:40 Travelling Together: A Journey of Friendship 06:25 Around the World in 80 Days: The Concept 07:57 Exploring Egypt: Highlights and Experiences 15:50 Cultural Immersion and Food Adventures 17:19 Travel Tips for Older Women 19:16 The Importance of Human Connection in Travel 20:12 Hot Flash Round: Quick Travel Tips About the Traveling Nanas: Their book, Here We Go: Lessons for Living Fearlessly from Two Traveling Nanas, invites readers to share those stories and invite you to discover their own adventures. Dr. Sandy, as many of her patients call her, now limits her practice to patients who are residents in long term care facilities and hospice care. She enjoys the challenges of geriatric patients and feels the Lord has called her to work with the very frail and fragile patients who are in the "November and December" of their lives. She has served in the past as president of the Texas Geriatric Society. She currently serves as the Medical Director for Windcrest Health and Rehab and she is one of the physicians for Hospice of the Big Country. But Dr. Sandy wears other hats besides her "doctor" hat. She is a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. She is also a widow. The love of her life, her husband, Don Hazelip, died 20 years ago. She is also a published author and lecturer and has spoken in the United States, China, Germany, Croatia, Romania, Russia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Zambia on women's health issues. She also has participated in and taught Bible lessons for Ladies' Retreats in those countries. One of her greatest joys has been the experience of taking her grandchildren on short term mission trips during the past 18 years to Zambia, Russia, China, Cambodia, and Romania. But let me give you fair warning, do not ask her about her four "youngest" grandchildren, who are all adopted from China, unless you have a lot of time to hear all about "how cute, smart, and wonderful they are." Ellie Hamby lives in Abilene, Texas and is an international documentary photographer. She has traveled to 107 countries and all seven continents "always with my camera at my side." She speaks about photography and her photographs have been featured in magazines, brochures and exhibitions both in the United States and Africa. Her international business, Photos by Ellie, features her photographs on postcards, bookmarks, and note cards. Currently she serves as a Director of Zambia Medical Mission. This medical mission takes place in the country of Zambia every July and provides medical care in very remote areas to approximately 13,000 Zambians over a two-week period of time. Ellie maintains a home in Namwianga, Zambia and continues to return there several times each year to help oversee the work of Zambia Mission, which includes schools, a hospital, a radio station and several orphanages. She serves on the board of Zambia Mission. Ellie has three children who have blessed with grandchildren. About the Podcast The JourneyWoman Ageless Adventuress Travel Podcast is for women 50+ who see travel not as a luxury, but as a way of life. Each month, host Kathy Buckworth, award-winning Canadian writer, broadcaster and media personality, sits down with inspiring women, trailblazing celebrities, and travel experts to explore what it truly means to travel boldly, and age even more boldly. Whether you're planning your next solo adventure, searching for meaningful connections, or simply ready to embrace the world on your own terms, this is your community. 🌍 More at: https://journeywoman.com/ageless-adventuress-travel-podcast/ 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bjH93bnuMsZ1fC24jk1n3 This podcast is produced in partnership with Globus Escapes, a Switzerland-based, family-owned travel company. Globus Escapes offers curated trips for women and designed for the non-peak travel season. About JourneyWoman Founded in 1994, JourneyWoman is the world's first solo female travel resource and one of the most trusted travel brands for women. The platform publishes award-winning editorial for women 50+, written by women who have personally visited every destination they recommend. JourneyWoman also hosts the JourneyWoman Travel Directory — a free service offering hundreds of curated, women-friendly tours, retreats, small ships, and accommodations, with a focus on supporting women-owned travel businesses. The solo female travel market for women over 50 in North America is valued at $245 billion USD/CAD combined... and it is growing. 💻 Visit our website: https://journeywoman.com
