About

“All of our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney

My name is Toni – I see my life as a book and the chapters within the book are the various stages of my life.  I figure I’m about three quarters of the way through the most exciting stages and I really want the ending to be a blast.  Having raised three children and survived a marriage of 32 years and counting I am selfishly beginning the next chapter and making it all about me, well almost, I’m taking my husband with me on this journey as he can read maps and I can’t.   I am expecting drama, adventure, reckless abandon a few tears and a new level of happiness.  There will be no routine, no time keeping and no living in my comfort zone.  Turning 50 has opened up a new way of thinking for me, it’s like time is suddenly running out and I still have lots to do, my priorities have suddenly shifted. I feel less ambitious and more adventurous.

Not forgetting the old me who loves a bit of luxury,  good coffee, catching up with the girls, a sneaky Friday afternoon champagne, spending time in the garden and long walks on the beach with my dog I am looking forward to discovering a new me, a better version of me.  Travel is going to feature heavily in this next chapter as the world is suddenly smaller and less scary and I can’t wait to get amongst it. Follow me on my journey with Tenderfoot-Travel, expect an honest, sometimes funny, hopefully entertaining read on my journey around the world as a 50 year old newbie backpacker.