"I've led tours to Madagascar for many years and, time and time again, it's the ladies of a 'mature age' who prove to be the toughest. All tour leaders will remember with affection the women in their 80s who have had the resilience to ignore discomforts, and the enthusiasm to pursue their travel dreams 'before I get too old'." – Hilary Bradt, Founder
On International Women's Day, Hilary – now in her 80th year and still one of travel's great pioneers – argues that adventurous travel isn't the preserve of the youngsters.
