Personally, I don’t think that all work days can be considered equal in terms of productivity. We can say that we clock in, work as hard as we can, and leave at 6pm every day. But I don’t think that’s honest. I think we all have good and bad days; days where more planning gets done than work, days where we’re distracted by personal problems, … Continue reading Out of Office: Travelling & Working Super-Remotely
Lately in London, the weather’s been changing; what was once a bright and warm summer is turning into Gilmore Girls weather; a nip in the air, more grey in the sky, leaves on the ground. I love autumn—it’s my favourite season—but I’m a little sad that summer is over. So I’ve decided to take a trip in October, just to take advantage of one last … Continue reading 5 European Locations for Tropical October Trips
Last weekend I travelled to Bristol, England, for a day trip with my partner. We checked out a Tudor-era castle that’s been transformed into a hotel, and I ended up learning a lot about the property. England is full of historic buildings, and many of them have been turned into businesses that can be explored, but unlike a National Trust building (which can be toured … Continue reading Three English Castle Hotels for Your Next Weekend Away
When my partner and I stayed in Sintra last month, one of the places we were excited about going was Pena Palace. Our hotel’s host told us, “It’s nice…but the Quinta da Regaleira Palace is better.” I ended up visiting both, and if you’re curious if which one’s worth the visit, look no further! Pena Palace Sintra is a town set on the side of … Continue reading Palace Paradise: A Review of Sintra’s Quinta da Regaleira and Pena Palaces
I’ve never been someone who wants to go on the same trips year after year; I know some people have a favourite place to spend their Christmases or summers, but I always want the novelty of a place I’ve never been before. Whenever I go somewhere new, I often feel the need to suck the marrow out of every experience. My rationale is: this might … Continue reading Revisiting Places: A Waste, or Chance for a New Perspective?
If you’re looking for the answer to “What is the best day trip from Lisbon?”, I’ve got your answer: it’s Sintra, Portugal. I went last week for a four-day trip surrounding a wedding, and I got to revisit the beautiful countryside—full of village quaintness, national park attractions, and so many castles! Why is Sintra so popular? Sintra was full of people, wherever we went. So … Continue reading Sintra: The Castle-Filled Countryside a Quick Trip from Lisbon
I’ve been really lucky this year, to travel as much as I have. I use the word “lucky”, because I want to acknowledge that travelling comes from an enormous place of privilege; I have enough money to go where I like, enough time to research the best rates and travel deals, and loved ones to travel with. One of those privileges is the fact that … Continue reading What is Travel Burnout (And How Can I Stop It)?
I’ve travelled solo, with romantic partners, with besties, and in groups; good and bad trips, domestic and international. And what I’ve found is that what happens on a trip—the things I do, see, and enjoy—vary greatly based on who you have with you. You can’t always choose who comes, but you can always choose who you ask! Continue reading Me, or We? Deciding to Take a Trip Solo, Partnered, or With a Group
This is my 25th blog post of 2025, and I wanted to use the opportunity to re-introduce myself. Who Am I? My name is Charlotte, and I’m a blogger in her 30s who loves travel. I moved from Canada to London over a decade ago, and since then, I’ve been using the proximity to a lot of other European cities to travel as much as … Continue reading Welcome to No Small Wander!
While touring the halls of Sainte-Chappelle, I made some friends who asked me what I was planning on doing during my trip. That’s the first time I’d heard of the Musée de l’Orangerie. I love Monet’s water lillies paintings; when I was a kid, I took charcoal classes at the local bookstore, and learned how Money would paint the same scene, again and again, at … Continue reading The Best Two-For-One Museum Ticket in Paris: L’Orangerie and Musée D’Orsay
No Small Wander 