How do you do it
Well 44 is a youngster
I am 63 and just about to leave for a four month solo Morocco, turkey trip. Last year did 21000 km through Europe, followed by a 2000km mountain bike ride in Laos , Vietnam and Cambodia.
I am no superman - far from it - but I just take it easy, have rest days , sniff the roses and try and eat well and enjoy a  . I schedule an hour a day for myself when I walk, ride my bike or go for a swim.
I spent 40 years in the corporate world and this is now my time. My wife fully endorses my travels and joins me at different locations. We are not wealthy but we have established our priorities and leaving money to highly educated and comfortable family is not a prime motivator.
As an aside I am a volunteer fireman/paramedic in my community. In the last week I have attended two fatal heart attacks - both younger than me and that provides all the motivation I need to get out and do it. Rather kark it in the saddle than on the Lazyboy
Moral: You are never too old - but also you don't know what is on the slate for you
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