Rediscovering ancient traditions and their connection to nature’s calendar

Introducing The Slow Series, where I put van life on pause in pursuit of more rooted experiences – often disappearing off to remote cabins or unique stays.

This autumn, I was invited along to Re’s beautiful cabin in St Albans – a remote retreat offering peace and rest for busy city dwellers.

Community, slow travel and new chapters: an update on life on the road

Learning about life in the slow lane in tune with nature’s calendar

Slow travel doesn’t have to lead to a rejection of all the comforts of home, but it can open you up to a new way of experiencing the world

How have communities celebrated the solstice across history, and will our relationship to this time of year change in our ever-evolving world?

How to build out an eco- friendly van on a budget

How water soothes the soul and nurturing a symbiotic relationship

How hidden patches of land help us connect to the bigger picture and the importance of wild woodlands

Reflecting on almost two years of converting our dream campervan

Five early lessons in van living

Why we chose to build a home on wheels

Exploring regenerative cultures through resilience, hope and action

Exploring regenerative cultures through resilience, hope and action

Exploring regenerative cultures through resilience, hope and action

How our outlooks can shift with the seasons, the historic significance of nature's calendar and reconnecting with natural processes