Hello there! Welcome to my little piece of the blogosphere where I share a little about life, a little about travel, a little about school, and a little about mental health.
About the wanderer:
I’m Alex, a type-A introvert obsessed with all things travel, tea, snow and my adorable dog, Watson.
I live and work in New York City and dream of one day moving back to Europe.
I can spend hours wandering a city with no destination in mind and spend much of my free time wandering around new neighbourhoods and finding new favourite spots.
About the blog:
In this blog, you’ll find a little bit of everything. I write about the wonderful cities I’ve visited and lived in, living (and travelling) with anxiety, and explorations around my home.
I hope you explore this site and find something that speaks to you.
New to Life Well Wandered? Check out some of my favourite posts:
Day Trips from London: Cardiff
15 Must-Visit Churches in Rome
![Have you ever seen @bryantparknyc this empty?! 😍I got it all to myself a couple weeks ago and it was so peaceful 😌Read about it #ontheblog [link in bio 👀]🌳🌳🌳
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#lifewellwandered #rainydaze #newyork_ig #newyorksummer #seemycity #nycblogger #nyc_explorers #nycphotography @nycparks #bryantpark #rainydayvibes #wondermore #thecuratedcollective #prettylittletrips #travelwhereyoulive #wonderfulworld #wanderluster #huffposttravel #livetravelchannel #thecity_life #bestcitybreaks #narcitynewyork #newyork_instagram #nyc_uncut #nypostnyc #newyorkcityfeelings #nycparks #nationaldestinations #worldinbloom](http://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/c0.134.1080.1080/19228391_1989778977923764_6030321348453072896_n.jpg "Have you ever seen @bryantparknyc this empty?! 😍I got it all to myself a couple weeks ago and it was so peaceful 😌Read about it #ontheblog [link in bio 👀]🌳🌳🌳
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#lifewellwandered #rainydaze #newyork_ig #newyorksummer #seemycity #nycblogger #nyc_explorers #nycphotography @nycparks #bryantpark #rainydayvibes #wondermore #thecuratedcollective #prettylittletrips #travelwhereyoulive #wonderfulworld #wanderluster #huffposttravel #livetravelchannel #thecity_life #bestcitybreaks #narcitynewyork #newyork_instagram #nyc_uncut #nypostnyc #newyorkcityfeelings #nycparks #nationaldestinations #worldinbloom")
![When I started this account about a year ago, it was purely so I could stop spamming my friends with travel photos. I never thought it would grow at all. As it grew, I became more involved in the numbers of it all (I do love me some analytics, just ask my supervisor at work) but that took away from the fun of Instagram for me.
It shouldn’t be about how many likes of comments each photo gets, it should be about the joy of sharing daily adventures and previous explorations.
Now that I’ve had a break and time to reflect, build my blog, and take photos (for the joy of it, not #forthegram), I’m gonna give this account another try. I won’t worry about posting at the optimal time. I won’t worry about how many likes or comments each photo gets (because the algorithm seems to favor very few people) and I’ll hopefully make this a more positive and fulfilling space for not only myself but also for my followers. Let this [new] adventure begin! .
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#lifewellwandered #streetartnyc #eastvillage #eastvillagenyc #markedonthemoved #letsgosomewhere #acolorstory #storyportrait #popyacolour #flashesofdelight #colorhunters #condenast #lowereastside #nyc_explorers #nycphotography #newyork_ig #igersnyc #travelwhereyoulive #getlostnow #sheroams #wondermore #wonderfulworld #wanderluster #huffposttravel #tlpics #livetravelchannel #ig_streets #streetshot #street_perfection](http://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/c50.0.980.980/19227079_144199932797378_8160428894508285952_n.jpg "When I started this account about a year ago, it was purely so I could stop spamming my friends with travel photos. I never thought it would grow at all. As it grew, I became more involved in the numbers of it all (I do love me some analytics, just ask my supervisor at work) but that took away from the fun of Instagram for me.
It shouldn’t be about how many likes of comments each photo gets, it should be about the joy of sharing daily adventures and previous explorations.
Now that I’ve had a break and time to reflect, build my blog, and take photos (for the joy of it, not #forthegram), I’m gonna give this account another try. I won’t worry about posting at the optimal time. I won’t worry about how many likes or comments each photo gets (because the algorithm seems to favor very few people) and I’ll hopefully make this a more positive and fulfilling space for not only myself but also for my followers. Let this [new] adventure begin! .
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#lifewellwandered #streetartnyc #eastvillage #eastvillagenyc #markedonthemoved #letsgosomewhere #acolorstory #storyportrait #popyacolour #flashesofdelight #colorhunters #condenast #lowereastside #nyc_explorers #nycphotography #newyork_ig #igersnyc #travelwhereyoulive #getlostnow #sheroams #wondermore #wonderfulworld #wanderluster #huffposttravel #tlpics #livetravelchannel #ig_streets #streetshot #street_perfection")
![One of the prettiest places I've ever visited has to be Strasbourg, France. I love the architecture, the history and the food SO much 😍and am dying to return! I even wrote a blog post [LINK IN BIO 👀] on why you should make it your next destination 🛫What's on the top of your travel bucket list right now? #merveillesdefrance
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#francetourisme #strasbourgmonamour #strasgram #alsacetourisme #living_europe #prettylittletrips #theprettycities #getlostnow #thecuratedcollective #traveladdicted #wanderingfeatures #expediapic #openmyworld #theculturetrip #darlingescapes #wanderluster #visualwanderlust #capturingcolour #sheroams #getlostnow #lifewellwandered](http://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/18381884_147760975762979_4670663362579791872_n.jpg "One of the prettiest places I've ever visited has to be Strasbourg, France. I love the architecture, the history and the food SO much 😍and am dying to return! I even wrote a blog post [LINK IN BIO 👀] on why you should make it your next destination 🛫What's on the top of your travel bucket list right now? #merveillesdefrance
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#topstrasbourgphoto #igerstrasbourg #igersalsace #france_vacations #travelfrance #loves_france #topfrancephoto #visitalsace
#francetourisme #strasbourgmonamour #strasgram #alsacetourisme #living_europe #prettylittletrips #theprettycities #getlostnow #thecuratedcollective #traveladdicted #wanderingfeatures #expediapic #openmyworld #theculturetrip #darlingescapes #wanderluster #visualwanderlust #capturingcolour #sheroams #getlostnow #lifewellwandered")
4 Comments
Ray
20 August 2016 at 18:31That is awesome that you landed a job with the United Nations! Hopefully, you can extend your contract and do some overseas stints here and there over time. If given that opportunity, then where would you go and why?
almathews
21 August 2016 at 13:43Thank you! I would honestly go anywhere. I’ll have to go back to school at some point but hopefully could get a job overseas, experience a new place and culture, and help make the world a better place :)
Susanna
6 October 2016 at 15:27Hey Alex! I love your blog! It is funny because my family lives in Davidson, NC. However, I moved to Wales last year to complete my full undergraduate degree in Cardiff. My friend also struggles with anxiety, so seeing how you’ve conquered your fears and been able to live such a beautiful adventurous life is super inspiring to me. Keep up the good work!
almathews
6 October 2016 at 16:43Hi Susanna! Thank you so much :) I love the Davidson connection! I’ve also visited Cardiff and thought it was beautiful — I hope you’re enjoying your undergrad there! I’m hoping to move back to the UK next year! If your friend ever needs to talk to someone about anxiety, feel free to reach out :)