Joy Bartholomew

In a world obsessed with bucket lists, 24-hour layovers, and ticking off as many countries as possible in a single trip, slow travel feels like a quiet rebellion. It’s not about how many miles you cover or how many stamps fill your passport—it’s about depth over distance, presence over pace, and connection over checklist. Slow travel invites you to linger. To sit in a café for hours watching life unfold. To learn the rhythm of a local market. To truly feel a place rather than just photograph...

The Camino de Santiago is calling—and our women’s group trip next year is already generating wonderful excitement! With all spots currently sold out and a waitlist forming, this is the perfect time to start preparing both your heart and body as walking the Camino is a transformative journey of approximately 8-15 miles per day through stunning landscapes, historic villages, and deep personal reflection. For women traveling together, it’s about camaraderie, shared strength, pacing ourselves...

In a world that celebrates hustle, endless productivity, and staying forever young, the idea of slowing down can feel almost revolutionary—especially for women over 50. After decades of juggling careers, raising families, caring for others, and meeting everyone’s expectations, many of us reach this beautiful chapter craving something different: space to breathe, time to savor, and the freedom to truly live. Slow living isn’t about laziness or giving up. It’s about intention. It’s choosing...