About
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Welcome! If you’re new here I’m Paula. I’ve been an expat in Asia for the past 19 years across 8 postings, and I’ve just moved back to Hong Kong after a lengthy stint in Singapore. I’m an empty-nester — my adult children are based in Australia while my husband and I continue to live abroad.
I’m primarily a solo female traveller, and I write content with the over-50s in mind. I also host mainly female-only group trips.
Where to head next:
- If you’re over 50 and want to travel the world with us, check out our Hosted Tours.
- If you’re looking for travel guides — quick weekend trips, slow-travel itineraries, or destination guides from places I’ve lived — head over to Travel Guides.
- For honest hotel reviews, see Hotel Reviews.
- For airline reviews across all types of travellers, visit Airlines.
- Prefer listening? Tune into the Truly Expat Travel Podcast for stories from other expats and travel experts.
- If you’re after travel hacks and quick destination tips, browse Travel Tips.
- We’re also on YouTube — @trulyexpattravelpodcast.
Wherever you start — welcome aboard.
Paula
Here is my story
Why I do, what I do!
In 2006, my husband and I made a life-changing decision that would shape the next chapter of our story. With three little ones in tow, we packed up our lives and moved to Taiwan, beginning what would become an incredible 20-year Asian adventure. Since then, I've called eight postings across Asia home, each one bringing new cultures to embrace, languages to learn, and memories to treasure.
Today, after a long and inspiring chapter in Singapore — the vibrant city-state that sparked my destination website, Singapore Truly — I've just moved back to Hong Kong, a city that holds a special place in our family's story. Those three little kids who once clung to my hand in bustling night markets and Hong Kong Disneyland. They've grown into independent young adults, now based in Australia, pursuing their own dreams. And now, with an empty nest and this beautiful new freedom, it's my turn to explore — one country at a time.
Whether you're seeking solo travel inspiration, planning your next adventure, or ready to join a community of like-minded women exploring the world, I'm here to help make your travel dreams a reality.

