Wow Renee, what a thorough May wrap up! So many beautiful photographs and so many thoughtful insights into slowing down our travels. My sister was the one who sent me your Substack months ago, and I have absolutely loved following along these past few months. Perhaps you can come visit once we are settled in France!
Please thank your sister for making that connection. Thrilled our paths have crossed here. And, absolutely can't wait to follow along with your move to France journey.
Renee, a theme running quietly through this entire reflection is that community seems to have become an extension of your travel philosophy. The same curiosity, patience, and attentiveness that shape how you experience a place also appear to shape how you engage people. That may be why the growth you describe feels so organic; it reads less like audience-building and more like the gradual formation of a gathering place for people who share similar values. Congratulations on the milestone, and thank you for continuing to model a slower, more intentional way of moving through both travel and conversation.
Thank you for this. You've articulated something I hadn't fully recognized myself. I'm grateful to have thoughtful readers like you along for the journey.
Wow Renee, what a thorough May wrap up! So many beautiful photographs and so many thoughtful insights into slowing down our travels. My sister was the one who sent me your Substack months ago, and I have absolutely loved following along these past few months. Perhaps you can come visit once we are settled in France!
Please thank your sister for making that connection. Thrilled our paths have crossed here. And, absolutely can't wait to follow along with your move to France journey.
Renee, a theme running quietly through this entire reflection is that community seems to have become an extension of your travel philosophy. The same curiosity, patience, and attentiveness that shape how you experience a place also appear to shape how you engage people. That may be why the growth you describe feels so organic; it reads less like audience-building and more like the gradual formation of a gathering place for people who share similar values. Congratulations on the milestone, and thank you for continuing to model a slower, more intentional way of moving through both travel and conversation.
Thank you for this. You've articulated something I hadn't fully recognized myself. I'm grateful to have thoughtful readers like you along for the journey.
Aw Renee, thanks so much for the shout out! I’m so glad you’re enjoying Substack so much and getting some well deserved flowers for your writing 😊
Thank you so much. I'll be waiting for your French Visa article 😉