Peter Kane | Travel Writer & Explorer on the Road to Timbuktu
I’m the new voice behind The Road to Timbuktu.
A coffee-addicted Brit in my fifties, I’ve taken the reins of this travel blog to continue its mission of inspiring mature solo travellers (and anyone else who thinks adventure shouldn’t come with an age limit).
Like my cousin Zander before me, I’ve got a knack for scenic detours, the occasional wrong turn, and finding stories in the places most people overlook.
If you’re curious about solo travel over 50, love witty travel tales, or simply want tips that don’t sound like they’re written by a 20-year-old influencer, you’re in the right place.
From Zander’s Backlog to Peter’s Detours
Zander built The Road to Timbuktu from scratch, fuelled by stubbornness, coffee, and an alarming number of YouTube tutorials.
He travelled to 91 countries, (61 solo) writing every word himself; unlike many high profile travel bloggers who outsource. His blog has become a home for mature solo travellers, full of honesty, humour, and the odd glamorous squat toilet review.
After a much-needed sabbatical, Zander has challenged me to pick up where he left off. He’s handed me over 50 articles still in draft mode, that require updating, plus a notebook with nearly 300 ideas from his previous trips.
My job? Update his work, fill in the gaps, and add my own travels to the mix. Think of it as a blend of “Zander’s backlog” and “Peter’s detours.”
Not Always Solo: Meet Sienna & Sierra
While his focus was on solo travel over 50, I’ll broaden things a little — with tips for couples, groups, and anyone else who’s more familiar with “last call” than sunrise yoga. Adventure doesn’t come with an age limit; just the occasional need for ibuprofen.
I won’t always be travelling alone either. My Italian twin god-daughters, Sienna & Sierra, will make cameo appearances. After years in fashion and floristry on the Amalfi Coast, they’ve swapped bouquets for backpacks — with a digital nomad twist.
Keeping the Spirit of The Road Alive
This blog will continue to carry Zander’s voice, his dry wit, and his passion for travel. I’ll keep his stories alive, update old ones so you’re not hunting for a café in Morocco that’s since turned into a pile of bricks, and share my own journeys along the way.
So stick around — there’s plenty of adventure (and sarcasm) still to come.
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