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
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
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
I’m introverted by nature, and although I love travelling, sometimes being in a new place can feel like a “heavy lift” mentally. All of the things taken for granted in my regular life—that I’ll know what all the street signs say, how to order a coffee, and what way to look before I step into the street—all go out the window. It can be challenging to question things you take for granted. Continue reading Free Peaceful Places to Rest While Travelling (That Aren’t Cafés)
No Small Wander 