Emma Lavelle

Emma Lavelle is a travel, nature and lifestyle writer and photographer living in the English countryside. Emma has written for the likes of Stylist, Loupe, and Hôtel Weekend, and shares her slow travel musings via her Substack newsletter Postcards from Wherever.

Storfjord, Norway

What is the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv & how can you incorporate it into your travels?

Translating as ‘free air life’, friluftsliv is more about having an intrinsic relationship with nature and spending as much time as possible outdoors. Ask a Norwegian their thoughts on spending time outdoors

14 November 2023

Wild swimming

Why wild swimming is the perfect slow travel experience, all year round

Wild swimming is the perfect form of escapism, with proven benefits for both your physical and mental health Every summer, more people get into wild swimming, braving lakes, tarns, rivers,

19 October 2023