About this episode
Dreaming of traveling but your friends aren’t? How can we step up our game and really get the adventure and bucketlist life we want? I challenge you… and me to take the trip we want. Traveling alone is not just a destination trip, it’s very possibly a destination to yourself. How liberating would that be. My Guest: Peter Mangan is a visionary leader in the positive aging sphere, bringing a wealth of experience in fostering meaningful connections with older adults and igniting their passion for travel. Inspired by his father, Peter's journey highlights the transformative power of travel for individuals in their golden years. As the founder of Freebird Club, an emerging social and travel community for people over 50, he has created a vibrant platform where members can connect, share travel tips, arrange meet-ups, and book affordable homestays with other members. Peter is redefining the way older adults experience travel and community, making a significant impact on their lives. Questions We Answer in This Episode: Can you share a bit about yourself and your personal journey? What inspired you to focus on positive aging and travel for older adults? [00:04:50] What is Freebird Club, and how can people get involved with it? [00:32:30] What sparked the idea for Freebird Club? Can you share a memorable story from the early days of starting it? [00:08:20] What has been one of the most surprising or heartwarming stories you've encountered from Freebird Club members? [00:17:50] How do you envision the future of Freebird Club and the positive aging movement? Are there any upcoming initiatives or projects you're excited about that our listeners should know about? [00:13:30] What words of encouragement would you offer to older adults who may be hesitant about traveling or joining a community like Freebird Club? [00:34:50] And the last Question, Debra asked you! Please listen, then respond inside the Facebook group! Connect with Peter: https://freebirdclub.com On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreebirdClub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freebird.club/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@freebirdclub Other Episodes You Might Like: Take a Walk with a 57-year old Book Author | Just 1400 Miles: https://www.flippingfifty.com/take-a-walk/ Inspiring Stories of Older Athletes North of Forty: https://www.flippingfifty.com/inspiring-stories/ Ageless Aging: Believe it or Not? https://www.flippingfifty.com/ageless-aging/ Resources: Hot Not Bothered Challenge: https://www.flippingfifty.com/hot-not-bothered-challenge-2023/ STRONGER 12-week program: https://www.flippingfifty.com/get-stronger/