Hello there! Welcome to Life Well Wandered.
My name is Alex and I’m an NYC-based (for the time being) travel blogger.
Life Well Wandered started back in 2014 as a way for me to document my first-time travels in Europe. Today, you’ll find posts from my travels around Europe and the U.S., detailed travel guides, and even some posts about my life – because my life impacts my travels and my travels impact my life!
Travel has impacted my life in ways I have trouble describing. As an anxious person eager to see the world, I want to show you that travel is possible – whether you travel all the time, have never left your hometown, have a mental illness, or just want to learn more about the world around you.
About me:
Lots of words can describe me:
New Yorker. Floridian. North Carolinian. Londoner. Parisian. American. Anglophile. Francophile. Anxious. Depressed. Shy. Driven. Planner. Researcher. Spontaneous. Wanderer. Photographer. Traveler. Writer. 98% introvert. Type-A.
I believe in mindful travel—a style of travel that focuses on being in the moment, seeking out local places, and truly getting an insider’s look of a location.
I also believe in being open about my mental health, the struggles I’ve gone through, and how travel has saved me.
New to Life Well Wandered? Check out some of my favorite posts:
My Mental Health Journey: What You Don’t See
The Art of Mindful Travel + Tips for Mindful Travel
The Best Secret Spots in Central London
15 Must-Visit Churches in Rome