What I Packed for My Castle Elopement in England
This weekend something pretty special is happening to me—I’m getting ready to get married this week! I wrote a while back about how I wanted to visit Thornbury Castle—and a few weeks later, I did! My partner and I decided it would be the perfect spot to elope in. We’re having a private ceremony on the castle grounds for our elopement weekend, but because we … Continue reading What I Packed for My Castle Elopement in England
How to Have a Calm Travel Day (Tips for Reducing Travel Anxiety)
Travel days—the days where you’re going to or coming home from your destination—can be stressful. Navigating public transit, long lines through security, getting through the airport and finding out your airline has declared bankruptcy (RIP Spirit Airlines!)… it can be a lot, especially if you’re an anxious person. If you’re looking at reducing travel anxiety, check out these practical tips for a calm travel day: … Continue reading How to Have a Calm Travel Day (Tips for Reducing Travel Anxiety)
A Perfect Weekend in Margate: 3-Day Itinerary + Things to Do
I’ve recently come back from a weekend in Margate, England—I was so excited to see all the things to do by the sea! This sunny, seaside town was the perfect place to relax and reconnect with the group of girls I used to live with. If you’re looking for a 3-day itinerary that includes browsing shops, fish and chips on the beach, art galleries and … Continue reading A Perfect Weekend in Margate: 3-Day Itinerary + Things to Do
Signs You’re Travelling Too Fast (and How to Slow Down)
Feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or exhausted on trips? I outline the 4 signs you’re travelling too fast—and provide simple, slow travel trips to help you enjoy your trips more and remember them better. Continue reading Signs You’re Travelling Too Fast (and How to Slow Down)
When “Yes” Turns Into Anxiety: A Slow Travel Reality Check
I took a break from blogging last week, and I felt guilty about that. On a trip last weekend, I realised too late that I’d ignored a lot of advice that I try to live by in place of excitement, and it completely backfired. I forgot the most basic rule of slow travel—to travel thoughtfully and intentionally—and spent the rest of the week trying to … Continue reading When “Yes” Turns Into Anxiety: A Slow Travel Reality Check
Six Ways to Deal With Wanderlust (When You Can’t Travel)
Maybe your passport is being renewed, maybe your ticket got cancelled, or maybe (like me!) you’re saving for a wedding and that’s where all your disposable income is going. But sometimes, travel just isn’t an option. Having the travel “bug” is natural—but when you’re stuck at home, it can be frustrating to not be able to leave your town or city. If you’re looking for … Continue reading Six Ways to Deal With Wanderlust (When You Can’t Travel)
How to Slow Down While Travelling: A Guide for Overwhelmed Travellers
If you’re anything like me, you might worry when you travel that you’re missing out—not getting enough out of the experiences that you’ve travelled so far to do and see. So many voices tell us what to do and see when we go out—Instagram, TikTok, magazines, blogs like mine—but it’s impossible to see everything in a single trip. But damn it if I didn’t try! … Continue reading How to Slow Down While Travelling: A Guide for Overwhelmed Travellers
Why Slow Travel Makes Cities More Memorable
I’ve been thinking lately about how slow travel really helps me create a calm space in my mind while I travel, and how I remember cities more clearly when I haven’t rushed through them. It makes sense, to a degree; when you slow down, and remove pressure to always be looking for the next thing, you create a space where observation is possible. The chance … Continue reading Why Slow Travel Makes Cities More Memorable
The Perfect Nature-Filled Slow Day in Richmond, London
This bank holiday weekend, I wanted to take a break from the hustle and bustle of London for a day trip. After considering a few places, I decided to head to Richmond for a day trip that was equal parts boutique shops and cheery pubs, and nature-filled walks with views of parks and rivers. I wanted to share my itinerary—although I feel like I did … Continue reading The Perfect Nature-Filled Slow Day in Richmond, London
If You’re an Anxious Traveller, Slow Travel Might Be the Answer
I’m an anxious person, and this used to spell disaster for me when I was away from home.
Until I was about 26, I was dealing with my mental health in ways that didn’t help—toughing it out, reading self-help books, blaming my job for the stress I was under, and wishing that I could just “get it together”. Continue reading If You’re an Anxious Traveller, Slow Travel Might Be the Answer
No Small Wander 