Why I’m backpacking around the world at 72

By Geraldine Forster
Updated April 3 2017 - 3:16pm, first published 3:15pm
Geraldine in Thailand. Photo: Supplied Image
Geraldine in Thailand. Photo: Supplied Image

When I retired at 65, I bought a one-way ticket to Bangkok, packed a rucksack and waved goodbye to my family. I had no plans, I just knew I wanted to travel. Seven years later, I'm still travelling the world.