Curiosity-led travel stories, conversations, culture. See the world: in your body.
Hiya 🤗
Travel isn’t a competitive sport. It’s not about collecting countries or keeping score (well, maybe a little bit - I stick pins in my map of the world for daily inspo). It's about the experiences we share and the conversations that help us see the world — and ourselves — differently.
I used to highlight pages in my Lonely Planet guides and ticks towns off as I passed through, but these days, I’m motivated by slower travel and a deeper connection to place.
Cultural tourism, walking holidays, coliving communities — a fun (and affordable!) way of exploring the world. Trying on different lives and figuring out what’s next…
Travel isn’t about telling the story of a place, but telling OUR stories of places. I’m an expert on my own experience - Jeremy Bassetti
I have a new thing! 🖤 The Little Black Book — a living, growing notebook from the road. People & Places. Reads & Recs. Culture & Community. Indie businesses, literary lists, stylish stays. Plus, a private, interactive map + live chat so you can travel with me (send me your recs!).
Backyard adventures (1066 Country) and abroad. Coming up: Mallorca - eclipse chasing and coliving communities.
In a nutshell, I love a good story. I believe in the power of writing to connect people and create a more compassionate world.
Travel inspires empathy — tiny steps towards world peace.
That’s the best way to see the world: in our bodies - Gary Snyder
Who’s Nika?
I’m Nika — travel writer, wanderer, work in progress. 80s latchkey kid turned wander woman.
I’ve been writing online since ‘99 and building on Substack for six years. Love the community here!
Curious about everything, hungry for adventure, and making a life of words and wandering. Travelling is when I feel most alive and free.
My motto: Solo, together. Don’t wait for ‘someday’. Live life to the full NOW. Bodies change, energy shifts, opportunities close. Book it anyway and go solo.
I still pour myself a hefty cup of ambition every morning. “I’m burning up, not burning out!” to quote our beloved Dolly. But I also want to do things differently this season. Simplify life, let go, travel more.
My daughter’s at uni so I’m a empty nester free bird for now ;) Looking forward to more solo adventures — time to live out of my suitcase for a bit.
Roots and wings are the greatest gifts we can give our kids — and ourselves. Trying my best to balance both.
A home you can be part of, fly off from, and come back to.
It starts with us listening to each other’s stories.
Nika 🍸
Bold Types
A creative club for curious souls just getting started — and feeling the tug of wanderlust.
Subscribe to enjoy:
🌍 Curiosity-led travel stories, conversations, culture
✍️ Hastings Writers’ Café - coworking by the sea
Bold Types Friends (Paid) also get:
🖤 The Little Black Book - travel with me. A digital notebook + map
💬 Live Chat - connect with global wanderers. 1:1 chat and group magic
Special thanks to founding member Nige Cook for his support. Self-publishing his book: Quantum Gravity Demystified. Go Nige!
However you support Bold Types - THANK YOU.
Gold star for reading this far! 🤩
If any of this resonates with you, let’s have a chat about ways to work together.
Storytelling, strategy, and Substack surgeries. I help brands grow through words.
See my services or email nika@nikatalbot.io.
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