Slow travel is a lifestyle, a way of experiencing the world with curiosity and attention. It’s also something anyone can do regardless of their abilities, economic status, or the time they have for adventures.

Check out my recommended reading list of five women who found slow travel adventures that worked for them. What's your slow travel adventure happy place?

Books Uplift connects authors to readers and all who love books. Books Uplift celebrates how books inspire excellence, fuel happiness, and uplift us each and every day. Meet Heidi Beierle, author of Heidi Across America, and how she navigates setbacks and criticism, keeps her writing momentum going, and overcame personal darkness to write her book.

The environmental justice movement, which grew out of protests in the late 1970s and early 1980s, gained national recognition in 1990 with the publication of the first comprehensive book documenting how environmental injustice largely affects communities of color and people living with low incomes. Studies also show that time spent outdoors improves our health and well-being but physical ability affects people’s freedom to reach outdoor recreation destinations.

This feature includes Heidi’s publication journey with Heidi Across America, the book cover design process, Heidi’s tips for people early in their writing practice, and more.