we’re always somewhere, anywhere.🌿
the concept of slow travel is as unfamiliar to me as it is wistfully desired. and yet, i recognize it as the only logical antidote to my frenetic method of travelling.
WHY
i started this space back when i was still caught up in the ‘fast and furious’ of travelling, constantly fluttering around with lists packed cheek to jowl with places to go and things to see, but rarely ever giving any of them the full attention it deserved. my time on the road was always a glorious jumble of museums and temples and buildings and bits; and yet, at the end of each day, it frequently felt like i hadn’t quite seen anything at all.
HOW
i knew i had to reimagine this space and move away from creating lists & itineraries; it was a self-imposed obligation that did nothing but keep me on the beaten path. i knew that if i wanted to write in a way that would leave fingerprints on your soul, first, i had to make sure that my journeys were leaving fingerprints on mine. and to do that, i had to go back to the roots of why i started travelling.
WHAT
i wanted purposeful experiences, and formative moments; and so i am reimagining this space as a conscious reminder to myself to move a little slower and linger a little longer. after each travel, i hope to come back here and let my words blossom into an assembly of slow stories spun on a whim; relate tales of adventures from improbable places; provide a reading experience for the drifters amongst us who love to lift the lid on things where we’re not supposed to.
i am reimagining this space to stand as more than just a dog-eared digital guide – but also, more than just an aesthetic escapism.
perhaps just a little something, to bring some wandering magic to the fore.
WHO
but lists or stories (or anything else in between) i hope you’ll approach my thoughts as clues pointing you towards your own next adventure – one that will inspire you to relish your mishaps as much as you do your moments. declutter your days, blend your boundaries, and nudge yourself off beaten paths; and enjoy the change of pace as we make the switch from checking boxes and ticking lists, to creating moments and valuable memories.
if you’re not sure where to begin exploring with me, dip your toes with my collection of Travel Stories penned from the heart… or alternatively, dive right in to my Travel Ideas. i won’t be the most comprehensive guide you will find, but i promise you only the most discerning edits of my favourite nooks and crannies in this world.
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hello, you. my name is shafinah. i am from Singapore, and i hope you’ll join me in my slow journey to somewhere.
