Wander & Wonder

Climate-friendly and slow travel, equitable access to outdoor recreation, and nature’s awesomeness

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When you go slow enough, you create things

Illustration of a person with a heart on their chest arms up surrounded by a painting, a water droplet, a plant, friends, a gray cloud with a sun behind it, a heart, writing

Heidi Beierle 11/22/23 Heidi Beierle 11/22/23

The beingness of slow travel

I’m not bothered about the many places in America I haven’t seen. But making the investment to travel to Europe meant time I spent not seeing sights felt wasted. A death doula’s wisdom turned that around for me.

Heidi Beierle 11/15/23 Heidi Beierle 11/15/23

Glimmers - slow travel nourishment

Nourishment comes in many forms. A croissant. Bread. Joys and delights. A blooming cactus. A heart-shaped puddle. A thoughtful partner. Attention to the moment.

Heidi Beierle 3/20/23 Heidi Beierle 3/20/23

Off-season slow travel to Ucluelet, BC

We encountered a couple who had stopped to photograph some tiny mushrooms. “It’s amazing what you can see when you slow down,” the woman said. Her comment reminded me to be deliberate and curious as we explored the area.

Heidi Beierle 10/4/22 Heidi Beierle 10/4/22

Rose City Chica - a walk in the neighborhood

Shelli Romero and I walked and talked in her neighborhood, stopping to appreciate flowers and plants we encountered. Shelli works in transportation equity and owns a career-coaching business.

Heidi Beierle 9/5/22 Heidi Beierle 9/5/22

Beach walks and slow travel

One of the ways you can have a slow travel experience is by planning less, lengthening your stays, being spontaneous, and responding to serendipity. I brought my bike, but I didn’t ride it. Instead, I walked three beaches.