SLOW TRAVEL
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Retire early and explore the world spending less than you would in Canada—here’s how.
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Nepal: Volunteering, Villages, and Himalayan Horizons
After the chaos of Kathmandu, we found peace at Begnas Lake, painting, writing, and enjoying local food with glimpses of the Himalayas. Highlights included jungle walks with rhesus macaques, lakeside adventures, and volunteering with the fledgling University of Nepal—helping staff and students create promotional videos in a building damaged during recent unrest. Nepal’s landscapes, culture, and warm hospitality made it an unforgettable stop on our journey.
Portugal: A month of farm work, ancient castles, and one enormous cocktail
We started out in Porto which was funky, gritty, and vibrant. Monsanto was our little escape from the farm, all stone lanes and Templar mystery. But the permaculture farm was the real deal: long days, sore muscles, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Italy Part 2: Life in Puglia, Easter Magic, and Falling in Love with Rome
We finally arrived in Puglia, Italy—our home for the next seven weeks at a co-living space centred on permaculture, community, and slow living. On our first night, we were taken out to the local restaurant for pizza, and were instantly reminded of how deeply Italians understand the finer things in life. I was thrilled for wholesome food and the chance to settle into our new temporary life.
BETH DOMAN
West Coast Watercolours
Watercolours inspired by the rich abundance of life on Vancouver Island.
Beth
About me
I was born and raised on beautiful Vancouver Island and grew up on horseback in a rural area. When I was seven, our family spent a year in a beautiful hill town in Mexico while my father earned his masters degree in fine arts. I suppose that’s where my love of travel began.
Since that time, I’ve whitewater rafted in Austria, dodged water buffalo in Laos, snorkelled in Costa Rica, fallen off a galloping horse in Turkey, swum with a wild beluga whale in Nova Scotia and thrown a giant centipede out of my bed in India.
Through a series of (un)fortunate events during the pandemic, I found myself in the position to semi-retire and travel the globe. I’m not wealthy by any stretch of the imagination, but I have figured a few things out and would love to share them with you, if you want to come along for the ride!
Contact
bethdoman@proton.me