Trying to see everything when you travel can leave you exhausted. Here’s why I now plan just one activity per day—and how slowing down makes travel more meaningful. Continue reading Why I Don’t Try to See Everything When I Travel (And Why You Don’t Have To Either)
Sometimes I think I’m becoming addicted to my phone. This gadget is my camera, my bank, my list-maker, my television, my music-sharing device, my gateway into my friend’s lives (via social media), and my communicator for my loved ones. So it’s understandable that there’s a draw to it—but I worry that I’ve started going full days without being able to put it down. This becomes … Continue reading How to Disconnect From Your Phone While Travelling (4 Simple Analog Tools)
Yesterday I biked to a friend’s house—I don’t have my own bike, so I took a rental, and because I’m not used to riding in the city, I stayed only in bike lanes that were separate from car traffic, separated by cement curbs. I took my time, as I wasn’t in a rush.
I counted no fewer than three bikes overtaking me in the first five minutes of my trip. Continue reading How to Slow Down in a Fast-Paced City (Even in London)
No Small Wander 