I’ve been in a job that’s been nearly 100% remote since the pandemic. The company I’m with was in the fortunate position to have an ending lease during the pandemic, and the one they replaced it with is much more creative; open-air community spaces, meeting booths, and a coffee-shop style setup. If you need to come in, there’s a hot-desking system that works on a … Continue reading What Working Remotely Taught Me About Slow Travel
We have a friend staying with us this week, who took advantage of a last-minute deal to fly to London. We’re psyched he’s here; a last-minute trip is such a thrilling way to shake up life a bit! Having said that, our friend mentioned he wished he’d had more time to research London before travelling. He was making lists of things to see from the … Continue reading How To Research & Plan A Last-Minute Slow Trip
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 