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    Career & Life

    Can travel fix burnout? It’s not that simple

    ByDiana June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

    If you’re furiously typing into your browser “is this burnout?” or “why do I feel like this?”, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, searching for answers after doing everything right and stunned at what was happening. Burning the candle at both ends did me no justice, and neither did climbing the corporate ladder. Turns out…

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  • Slow travel day in Paris, France
    Travel Style

    What is slow travel and why it’s exactly what you need right now

    ByDiana May 30, 2026May 30, 2026

    Slow travel isn’t a rigid itinerary or a philosophy you have to commit to. It’s doing the research, knowing your options, and then choosing what you want to do on the day. Less rushing, more exploring at your own pace. In a world that’s all about instant gratification, always on, it feels like there’s no…

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  • Montreux waterfront promenade on Lake Geneva, Switzerland
    Travel Style

    How to Travel with Your Partner: Together but Independent

    ByDiana May 24, 2026May 30, 2026

    Learning how to travel with your partner can be one of the biggest relationship tests. You’re both exhausted, constantly making decisions, in unfamiliar surroundings and spending far more time together than usual. Add different travel styles into the mix and even the best relationships can feel strained. But what if there was another way? One…

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  • Enjoying a slow travel day at Canal cafe in Tokyo, Japan
    Featured | Travel Tips & Packing

    Travel Planning Guide: How Less Planning Leads to Better Travel

    ByDiana May 17, 2026May 30, 2026

    Some links in this guide are affiliate links — if you book through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places that align with my philosophy of slow, intentional travel. I don’t have much patience for waiting in line. More than fifteen minutes and I’m gone,…

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  • Kaleiçi marina, Antalya Turkey
    Destination | Turkey

    Antalya, Turkey is the Ultimate Mediterranean Escape

    ByDiana May 12, 2026May 25, 2026

    Some links in this guide are affiliate links — if you book through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places that align with my philosophy of slow, intentional travel. Antalya travel guide – an introduction Antalya is Turkey’s Mediterranean jewel, a coastal city framed by…

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  • Lavaux Vineyard on Lake Geneva in the Swiss Riviera
    Destination | Switzerland

    Lake Geneva Guide: The Swiss Riviera in Summer is Pure Magic

    ByDiana May 4, 2026May 25, 2026

    Some links in this guide are affiliate links — if you book through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places that align with my philosophy of slow, intentional travel. When I think of Switzerland, I think of chocolate and the Alps, but it’s so much…

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  • Solo female travel in Taiwan walking around Taichung park
    Featured | Travel Style

    Solo Travel: Why it’s Better in Midlife

    ByDiana April 26, 2026May 30, 2026

    Some links in this guide are affiliate links — if you book through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places that align with my philosophy of slow, intentional travel. Let’s be honest, solo travel is the ultimate power move. It’s liberating, empowering and perspective-shifting. But…

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  • The midlife skincare products that I use
    Travel Health & Wellness

    Midlife Skincare that’s Minimalist: Products that Make the Cut

    ByDiana April 20, 2026May 25, 2026

    Am I the only one that genuinely gets excited when there are skincare minis and freebies included as samples? I’m like goldilocks searching for that combination of items that hits just right. I only really got into skincare when I turned 40 and I’m still a minimalist at heart. I used to wash my face…

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  • Dali street art in Paris outside Centre Pompidou
    Destination | France

    Walks of Paris that Reveal its Hidden Beauty

    ByDiana April 18, 2026May 25, 2026

    Some links in this guide are affiliate links — if you book through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places that align with my philosophy of slow, intentional travel. Paris j’adore but also sometimes I don’t adore. They call it the most beautiful city in…

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  • Sri Lanka Itinerary: Life in the Slow Lane
    Destination | Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka Itinerary: Life in the Slow Lane

    ByDiana April 11, 2026May 25, 2026

    Some links in this guide are affiliate links — if you book through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places that align with my philosophy of slow, intentional travel. Sri Lanka had been on my list for years. Not because of the digital nomad crowd…

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  • Home
  • About me
  • Destinations
    • Turkey
      • Istanbul Itinerary: How to Explore This Incredible City
      • Antalya, Turkey is the Ultimate Mediterranean Escape
    • Japan
      • Japan Itinerary: The Art of the Unplanned Across 3 Cities
    • Taiwan
      • How to Solo Travel through Taiwan’s Urban Circuit
    • Sri Lanka
      • Sri Lanka Itinerary: Life in the Slow Lane
    • France
      • Walks of Paris that Reveal its Hidden Beauty
    • Switzerland
      • Lake Geneva guide – the Swiss Riviera in summer is pure magic
  • Travel Style
    • What is slow travel and why it’s exactly what you need right now
    • Solo travel: why it’s better in midlife
    • How to Travel with Your Partner: Together but Independent
  • Travel Tips & Packing
    • Travel Planning Guide: How Less Planning Leads to Better Travel
    • Stopover Travel: How to Turn One Trip Into Two
    • Packing Guide: The Best Tips for Multi-Climate Travel
    • How to Pack Your Carry-On Bag Like a Strategist
  • Travel Health & Wellness
    • IBS Travel Tips: How to Survive on the Road
    • Minimalist skincare – what actually works in midlife
  • Career & Midlife
    • Can travel fix burnout? It’s not that simple
    • Don’t wait to retire – take your long service leave now