A Slower Way to See The World

Stories, reflections, and practical tools for living and travelling with intention.

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From Balance to Burnout: When the Digital Nomad Dream Starts to Fray

What happens when a life built on freedom starts to feel like a cage?

The digital nomad lifestyle promised everything — flexibility, freedom, fulfilment. But somewhere between sunrise deadlines and airport Wi-Fi, that promise can wear thin.

In this story, I reflect on the quiet unravelling that happens when a “dream life” becomes another form of hustle. It’s about the exhaustion that hides behind palm trees and productivity, and the slow rediscovery of what balance truly means.

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Explore by Intention

Whether you’re dreaming of a slower route, rethinking work, or building financial freedom, these stories meet you where you are.

Live Differently

Essays on intentional living, slow routines, and the courage to craft life your way.

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Travel Slowly

Long-form travel guides rooted in experience — not lists. See the world through presence, not pace.

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Money & Freedom

Practical steps to align your finances with the life you actually want to live.

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Behind Slower Travels

We believe that freedom isn’t found in flight itineraries or checklists — it’s in the quiet moments between. In conversations with strangers, in unhurried breakfasts, in the courage to pause.

Slower Travels was created by Tania and Kieron — two nomads building a life around presence, creativity, and honest connection.

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The Freedom Series: Smita Bhattacharya on Living Now, Not Later

Smita Bhattacharya shares how she redefined success, choosing a slower, more intentional life through travel, writing, and freedom.

Pergasingan Hill: Lombok’s Best Sunrise Ridge Hike

Hike Pergasingan Hill in Sembalun for breathtaking sunrise views of Mount Rinjani. Find trail details, tips, and how to get there in this Lombok guide.

Best Restaurants in Kuta, Lombok

Kuta, Lombok is packed with great restaurants. Here’s the only guide you need to all the best stops, whether you’re craving local Indonesian food or food from around the world.

Bangkok Vegetarian Food

Find the best vegetarian food in Bangkok — from cosy vegan cafés to local eateries with great veggie options, all tried and loved during our month-long stay.

The Freedom Series: Johanna on Returning to Herself on the Shores of Cebu

Johanna left city life behind to return to the ancestral shores of Cebu. What she found was quiet, slowness, and a deeper sense of home.

From Burnout to Balance: Rethinking the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

Discover the hidden challenges of the digital nomad lifestyle and why slowing down, setting boundaries, and creating a base can make long-term travel more sustainable and fulfilling.