Field notes from the road

Field notes and travel stories from the women behind Once Were Wild Travel, on journeys taken outside the scheduled calendar.

Europe's sweltering heat.

2026-06-28

Surviving the European Heatwave: Our Naturist Beach Escape in Slovenia The summer heatwave sweeping across Europe has been absolutely insane. With temperatures soaring, just walking outside felt like stepping into an oven. We desperately needed a way to cool down, so we took a detour and found the ultimate, uninhibited

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When the Road Changes: Hard Lessons, Soft Moments, and Slow Travel on the Canals of France

2026-04-15

Nature doesn’t always follow our travel itineraries, but a closed canal and an unexpected detour through southwest France reminded us of the true meaning of rolling with the waves. From private biodynamic wine tastings to sleepless nights on hard beds, this is our honest review of an eleven-night journey through the Ca

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