Introduction
Where would I go to stop and smell the roses?
Summer walks through small towns are one of my favourite activities - finding little shops, wandering down main street, experiencing great food and good company.
An alternative to travelling abroad is exploring your own backyard, and in Canada there are so many gorgeous regions, family restaurants, farmers’ markets, and traditions waiting to be discovered.
Slow travel sets the pace for summer. The real adventure isn’t in escaping or beating the heat, it’s not in distance but in depth. Sometimes depth looks like sitting still long enough to actually feel a place and having one real conversation.
So I asked myself: Where would I go to stop and smell the roses, and be gloriously unproductive, guilt-free?
I’ll tell you in Field Notes.
In this series, I take a step beyond the familiar and let joy be my compass - embracing leisure and local discovery. From history to hidden gems, in the wild or around the table, I’ll share what the towns I visited inspired in me, and how each destination’s unique charm shaped my perspective on travel, creativity, and community.
If you’re into curated journeys and savouring the sweet life, Field Notes might be for you. Come along for the ride.
Do you know of a destination designed to inspire? If so, contact me - I’d love to add it to my travel list.
Want more? If you enjoyed this story series, request a private listening link to the audiobook. Contact me.
