Hey Reader!

Greetings from the beautiful city of Toronto! Yesterday was the Thanksgiving holiday here and the most gorgeous fall day you can imagine!

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After time with family and lots of sleep, I have a few thoughts to share about this slower travel experience I’m living. 😊

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What’s your typical pace of travel?

Are you more of a slow traveler or do you like to be on the go? I’d love to know! Hit reply and tell me all about it!
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Slow has never really been my thing when it comes to travel. 🤷‍♀️

My ADHD brain keeps me on the move, wanting to see and do all the things. This typically means a handful of days in a new place before feeling pulled to see what else is out there.

With weeks still to spend here in Toronto, I have the opportunity to slow down and enjoy the little, everyday activities, like a daily stroll in the neighborhood park to watch the colors change and finding a favorite bakery.
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Moving quickly means I always leave a place with a new list of things to see and do “when I come back”, which doesn't always happen. 😖

There are few things in life that I love more than being in a brand new place for the very first time. Those first few days are a wonder-filled adrenaline rush and I can’t get enough of that high!

This is the constant internal tug of war when I travel -- stay put and dig deeper or go to the next unexplored place on my list. When I stay, I love the familiarity that starts to creep in after that shiny sense of wonder has worn off.
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Every destination has layers to uncover and you only find them with time. 💯

I’ve already been here in Toronto for nearly two weeks and there’s still so much more I want to see!

During those first days of wide-eyed exploration, I always learn about local gems that are off the main tourist track. Those are my favorite and now I have the time to experience them!
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Will this experience change how I travel in the future? 🤔

It’s impossible to say right now. However, this experience reaffirms my appreciation for indie travel and my belief that there is no one “right” way.

Having the option to move slower this time, thanks to my wonderful family being willing to put up with me, I’m having a new kind of travel experience that I will certainly carry forward into future adventures.
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And now, an epic view of the city from the shores of the Toronto Islands in Lake Ontario. 🤩

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Now, here’s a bit of inspiration for your Travel Tuesday!

Indie Travel Inspiration

Get the details on my cheap flights to Peru and find all the reasons you need to add Toronto to your own list of places to visit!​
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Travel Tips

Here are a couple articles I found useful while getting ready for this trip!

• ​6 Tips for Beating Pre-Trip Anxiety - if you’re like me, you get those nervous butterflies every time you set out on a new adventure. These are great tips for keeping those jitters in check.
• ​22 Free Travel Apps to Try - I’m always looking for ways to make my travels easier. There are plenty I already use and a bunch I’m excited to try!

That’s all for this week, my friend! I hope you’re enjoying fall as much as I am.

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If you’re on Instagram, I’ll be sharing more photos and videos from my adventure there. Come over and say hi! 👋

See you soon!

Cheers,

Annie

P.S. You’re an incredible human and I appreciate you being part of my world. Just so you know. 😊