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What if the version of you you’re searching for is on the other side of a new routine?
Slow Travel Diaries shares wellness routines and mindset practices shaped by life abroad—helping you build clarity, consistency, and calm. Hosted by creative strategist and long-term traveler Kaphryn Lee, each episode explores how where we live shapes how we live—and how to reclaim the life you want, one intentional routine at a time.
Slow Travel Diaries shares wellness routines and mindset practices shaped by life abroad—helping you build clarity, consistency, and calm. Hosted by creative strategist and long-term traveler Kaphryn Lee, each episode explores how where we live shapes how we live—and how to reclaim the life you want, one intentional routine at a time.
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Coming back to Mexico, I’m not the same person I was five years ago. In this episode, I unpack what it really means to return to a place as a different version of yourself.How identity shapes belonging, and the hard question underneath it all: Does this city support who I’m becoming?Sign up for my monthly newsletter, where I share personal stories and things to do in every new place I travel to: SlowTravelDiaries.com
In this episode, I’m taking you through the Mexico City neighborhoods I’ve been exploring — Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco, and Del Valle — sharing what they actually feel like day to day, where I’ve been eating, and how I spend my weekends here.And at the end, I share something I didn’t expect to say this soon — I’ve decided to leave Mexico City. I talk about why, what I learned about myself in these three months, and how listening to your body and your preferences is sometimes the most honest decision you can make.Don't forget to sign up for my monthly newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.com
After a month in Mexico City, I’m sharing my honest first impressions. We talk about what daily life actually feels like here — how people interact, how neighborhoods function — and why settling has been harder than I expected after two years of slow traveling through Europe.Sign up for my newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.com
Slow Travel Diaries is evolving beyond places and into the routines, mindset tools, and inner work that support change. This trailer shares where the podcast is headed—and my continued journey from life abroad.Sign up for my newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.com
Guilt is a quiet part of slow travel that doesn’t get talked about enough. And then there’s the question: “You’re doing what?!”If you’ve ever told friends or family you’re thinking about slow traveling (or already doing it), you’ve probably been met with confusion, concern, or a lot of questions. It’s not easy to explain in one neat sentence. So today, we’re breaking it down.Love to hear your story, email me at Hello@Kaphryn.com or send me a DM over on Instagram @KaphrynLeeAnd don't forget to subscribe to my monthly newsletter over at SlowTravelDiaries.com
Already feeling behind? Same.Today, I talk about the pressure that comes with the start of a new year—and how I’m reframing what January means to me.Plus, a re-air of one of the most played episodes from 2025: "Slow Travel Tips: Travel Smarter, Pack Lighter."To sign up for my newsletter, go to SlowTravelDiaries.com to get monthly stories, guides, and lessons from my slow travels around the world.
Happy New Year! As I reflect on the year behind us and think about what’s next, I wanted to start the year with an episode that invites a little pause and perspective. Today, I’m resharing one of the most listened-to Slow Travel Diaries episodes of the year—a Q&A on slow travel, loneliness, starting over, and finding your rhythm when life keeps changing.Sign up for my monthly newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.com
In this episode, I reflect on my three-month stay in Porto, Portugal. I revisit how I felt early on, and what ended up holding true. If you’re looking for specific travel recommendations on Porto, I share those in my monthly newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.comIn this episode, I talk about:The pressure to get oriented quickly in a new cityHow routines helped me feel settled, and where they started to limit meWhat actually stood out food-wise after a longer stayWhat it was like living in the Cedofeita neighborhoodWhat it feels like to close one chapter and step into the next
This is the first episode of a new series I’m calling Afterthoughts—a space to reflect on what’s stuck with me after guest episodes, what I’ve looked up since, or what I’m now curious to try.It’s also where I’ll share other thoughts that don’t quite fit into city-specific episodes—like what this lifestyle is teaching me, and what I’m still figuring out along the way.Feel free to email your review to hello@kaphryn.com or send it via Instagram DM @kaphrynlee.Sign up for my monthly newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.com
I used to think house sitting was only for backpackers. Then I talked to Bianca Rappaport.A slow traveler like myself who has turned house sitting into a sustainable and intentional lifestyle across 20+ countries. The money she has saved will surprise you, but what it has allowed her to do is even more meaningful than you might expect. This conversation changed how I think about travel, and it might do the same for you.TAP HERE to Sign up for my monthly newsletter or head to SlowTravelDiaries.comTAP HERE and use code: BIANCA25 to get 25% off a membership.Check out Bianca's WanderWell Club at wanderwell.clubFor a limited time, Slow Travel Diaries listeners get $10 off a WanderWell Club membership. Just TAP HERE and use code: SLOWTRAVELDIARIES
An honest look at how travel can help you reconnect with yourself when life feels heavy or unclear.What we get into:Why routines keep you from hearing what you really wantHow distance and quiet can bring buried truths to the surfaceMy own turning points over seven years of slow travelCheryl's experience of healing through grief and identity shiftsA gentle, grounded episode for anyone wanting perspective or a fresh start.Want support or building travel routines and rituals that actually ground you?Email me at hello@kaphryn.com and tell me a little about yourself. I’ll let you know if one of the five spots is still open.Want more slow travel stories and monthly recommendations?Join my newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.com.Check out Cheryl Esch's podcast at Solo Travel AdventuresYou can also find her at www.cherylbeckesch.com
Halfway through my stay in Porto, I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes living here so special. In this episode, I share my favorite finds, weekend trip ideas, and what I’d do more of (or less of) to make the most of my time here.> Get my monthly newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.com or just TAP HERE.
In this episode, I bring you along to the coworking space I joined here in Porto, called Vertical.I’ve been here a few weeks and finally found the courage to ask a few people what it’s really like to live here.It turned into such an interesting mix of stories and perspectives — the kind you only get when you actually sit down and talk to people who’ve made this city part of their lives.Get a monthly dose of slow travel stories and behind-the-scenes moments — TAP HERE or head to SlowTravelDiaries.com.Want to get in touch with Guillermo from the podcast? Check out his Instagram @guillermomassage
In this episode, I share how we spent our anniversary weekend exploring Portugal’s so-called “Venice.” We tried ovos moles, the city’s famous egg-yolk pastry, and wandered its colorful canals. We escaped to Costa Nova, the beach town lined with candy-striped houses and wild Atlantic waves.And as promised, TAP here to get the inside scoop delivered monthly to your inbox.
Ever wonder what it’s like to trade stability for a life of slow travel? In this episode, I chat with Jenn, who did exactly that. We talk about choices, challenges, and the surprising upsides of designing life differently — including what it’s been like navigating the world as part of an interracial couple.Get extra slow travel stories, tips, and behind-the-scenes notes once a month. TAP HERE.
Today, we’re diving into my very first impressions of Portugal’s second-largest city, Porto. The doubts I had when I arrived, and the small moments that started to shift my perspective.Unlock extra travel insights and behind-the-scenes notes in my monthly newsletter — head to SlowTravelDiaries.com or just TAP HERE.Today, we’ll chat about:The emotions that hit in your first days somewhere newWhy expectations can make a city feel harder than it isEveryday details that say more than any travel guideThe balance between routines and explorationHow “first impressions” lay the groundwork for what’s ahead
I lived in a small seaside town in Montenegro for a month. A place that looks like a dream on postcards — but living there turned out to be a different story. Join me in today’s episode where I share what daily life was really like, the little routines that stuck, and how the bigger cities in Montenegro compare.Learn more about the details of my stay in my monthly newsletter! Sign up HERE or go to SlowTravelDiaries.comAlso! Check out my brand NEW Tirana Travel Guide HERE.
Making friends while traveling sounds easy—until you’re actually out there doing it. In this episode, I share how I first became a digital nomad, why connection gets harder over time, and what I’m planning to try during my next 3 months in Porto. If you’ve ever felt the quiet struggle of finding your people abroad, this one’s for you.Sign up for my monthly newsletter about my slow travel journey at SlowTravelDiaries.com - or just TAP HERE.
When you slow travel, not every day is a highlight reel. In this episode, I share what those “boring days” really feel like — and why they matter more than you think.Sign up to my monthly newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.com or just TAP HERE.
Most people who visit Montenegro head straight for Kotor or Budva. But what about Ulcinj, a small seaside town near the Albanian border? These are my first impressions after a few days here—and what it’s really like to commit to a full month in a lesser-known spot. What about cafés to work from? The internet? Things to do? Is it charming, or just boring?> Sign up for my monthly newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.com or just TAP HERE.
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