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Three Ways to
Simplify Your Life

Keeping life simple creates

more space for what's truly important in your life.

How to Make a Small House Look Larger

Creative design ideas to make the smallest space appear

more spacious.

Slow Travel Tip:

Spend Time Wandering

Ditch the itinerary and

enjoy the wonder of

being a wanderer.

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Hi, I’m Lori Cronwell. As a writer and frequent traveler, I admire the values most Europeans embrace: choosing quality over quantity; residing in smaller, more sustainable homes; working less and spending more time with friends and family.

Those values were key in my decision to drastically downsize to a 700 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with the goal of creating a simpler, more sumptuous life with time for travel.

Slow travel, that is. Spending more time in one place — even if it’s just a week. You'll not only spend less, you'll discover a deeper and more meaningful travel experience.

Please subscribe above and join me on a journey to find affordable ways to explore Europe in the slow lane and to live a more European lifestyle every day of our lives.

Why Secondhand Clothes?

Many of my favorite pieces were found at thrift shops . Explore the sustainable benefits of buying secondhand. [READ MORE]

Creative Storage for Small Spaces

Living in a small house? When it comes to storage, it's time to think outside the box and put those boxes to use. [READ MORE]

Slow Travel Solo

Traveling solo this week in the Seattle area has reminded me of how fun it is to venture out on your own. [READ MORE]

The Cure for International Travel Withdrawal

A year and a half into the pandemic and I still don't see myself taking a 13-hour plane ride anytime soon. [READ MORE]

Two Plus Years and I Haven't Gone Crazy Yet — Lessons Learned from Living Small

I may dream of having another room or closet, but I don't miss a large house. Here's what I've learned so far from living small. [READ MORE]

Ten Mindful Tips for Quick Renewal

Here’s my top ten tips for finding mindful moments to center ourselves, awaken our senses, and reconnect to our inner joy. [Read More]

Home as Nourishment

Nourishment is defined as “the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition." [Read More]

Select the Right Property for Your ADU

It's a critical decision when building an accessory dwelling unit. [Read More]

Three Easy Ways to Simplify Your Life

When we keep life simple, we create more time and space for the important things. [Read More]

Keep, Sell or Give Away

When we downsize, declutter and purge, we’re faced with three key decisions. Should I keep it, sell it or give it away? [Read More]

A European Staycation in Your Own Backyard

Are you as hungry as I am for a European vacation? We can't travel internationally, but we can still have a European experience. [Read More]

Do This at the End of Every Trip

Discover the secret of packing light. Do this one thing at the end of every trip and you'll never over pack again. [Read More]

The Upside to Downsizing Sooner Than Later

The sooner you start purging the better. And here’s why. [Read More]

Before You Book an Airbnb in Europe, Ask These Critical Questions

Here's part-two to help you navigate your airbnb search and find just the right accommodation to meet your needs. [Read More]

Slow Travel Tip: Spend Time Wandering

One of the great advantages of slow travel is the gift of time — time to wander and even get a little lost. [Read More]

Four Advantages of Living in a Smaller Home

For years I dreamed about the simplicity of living in a small cottage. It seemed so romantic, comfortable and easy. [Read More]

Critical Questions to Ask Before You Book an Airbnb in Europe

When it comes to finding a place to stay in Europe, Airbnb.com is a terrific resource. Not only does it offer the best prices... [Read More]

Can a European Diet Help You Lose Weight?

I used to associate European cuisine with bread, pastries and rich sauces. I couldn’t imagine why Europeans weren’t overweight. [Read More]

Questions About Building an ADU?

I receive many questions about building my detached 700 square foot accessory dwelling unit. I'm putting together an FAQ. [Read More]

Five Ways to Make a Small House Look Larger

My full-time home is a one-bedroom 700 sq. ft. ADU. It has everything I need in a compact space and yet it doesn’t feel small. [Read More]

The Art of Slow Travel

Slow Travel is just what it sounds like, slowing down to experience each moment of your adventure in a mindful way. [Read More]

Five Ways to Renew Your Life with Gratitude

Research has proven that expressing gratitude can make us feel better both physically and emotionally. But did you know...[Read More]

Bringing Europe Home

One woman’s quest to slow travel Europe and create a simpler, more European lifestyle at home

Three Ways to
Simplify Your Life

How to Make a Small House Look Larger

Slow Travel Tip:

Spend Time Wandering

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Hi, I’m Lori Cronwell. As a writer and frequent traveler, I admire the values most Europeans embrace: choosing quality over quantity; residing in smaller, more sustainable homes; working less and spending more time with friends and family.

Those values were key in my decision to drastically downsize to a 700 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with the goal of creating a simpler, more sumptuous life with time for travel.

Slow travel, that is. Spending more time in one place — even if it’s just a week. You'll not only spend less, you'll discover a deeper and more meaningful travel experience.

Please subscribe above and join me on a journey to find affordable ways to explore Europe in the slow lane and to live a more European lifestyle every day of our lives.

Why Secondhand Clothes?

Creative Storage for Small Spaces

Slow Travel Solo

The Cure for International Travel Withdrawal

Two Plus Years and I Haven't Gone Crazy Yet — Lessons Learned from Living Small

Ten Mindful Tips for Quick Renewal

Home as Nourishment

Select the Right Property for Your ADU

Three Easy Ways to Simplify Your Life

Keep, Sell or Give Away

A European Staycation in Your Own Backyard

Do This at the End of Every Trip

The Upside to Downsizing Sooner Than Later

Before You Book an Airbnb in Europe, Ask These Critical Questions

Slow Travel Tip: Spend Time Wandering

Four Advantages of Living in a Smaller Home

Critical Questions to Ask Before You Book an Airbnb in Europe

Can a European Diet Help You Lose Weight?

Questions About Building an ADU?

Five Ways to Make a Small House Look Larger

The Art of Slow Travel

Five Ways to Renew Your Life with Gratitude

Receive my twice monthly newsletter with tips and inspiration on living a simpler, more European lifestyle.

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Three Ways to Simplify Your Life

How to Make a Small House Look Larger

Slow Travel Tip:

Spend Time Wandering

Receive my twice monthly newsletter with tips and inspiration for living a simpler, more European lifestyle.

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Hi, I’m Lori Cronwell. As a writer and frequent traveler, I admire the values most Europeans embrace: choosing quality over quantity; residing in smaller, more sustainable homes; working less and spending more time with friends and family.

Those values were key in my decision to drastically downsize to a 700 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with the goal of creating a simpler, more sumptuous life with time for travel.

Slow travel, that is. Spending more time in one place — even if it’s just a week. You'll not only spend less, you'll discover a deeper and more meaningful travel experience.

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Please subscribe above and join me on a journey to find affordable ways to explore Europe in the slow lane and to live a more European lifestyle every day of our lives.

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Why Secondhand Clothes?

Creative Storage for Small Spaces

Slow Travel Solo

The Cure for International Travel Withdrawal

Two Plus Years and I Haven't Gone Crazy Yet — Lessons Learned from Living Small

Ten Mindful Tips for Quick Renewal

Home as Nourishment

Select the Right Property for Your ADU

Three Easy Ways to Simplify Your Life

Keep, Sell or Give Away

A European Staycation in Your Own Backyard

Do This at the End of Every Trip

The Upside to Downsizing Sooner Than Later

Before You Book an Airbnb in Europe, Ask These Critical Questions

Slow Travel Tip: Spend Time Wandering

Four Advantages of Living in a Smaller Home

Critical Questions to Ask Before You Book an Airbnb in Europe

Can a European Diet Help You Lose Weight?

Questions About Building an ADU?

Five Ways to Make a Small House Look Larger

The Art of Slow Travel

Five Ways to Renew Your Life with Gratitude

Receive my twice monthly newsletter with tips and inspiration on living a simpler, more European lifestyle.

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Three Ways to
Simplify Your Life