Written While Wandering
stories of slow travel, solitude and cultural reflection
exploring the Far & the Near
from a self ethnographer and foot traveller.
Recent Stories from the Trail & Elsewhere
Upcoming Books & Projects
Coming July 2025
Finding Solace in the Lake District
Part trail guide, part cultural meditation - Veer Shah’s debut Finding Solace in the Lake District is the ultimate reflective travel companion that traces a soulful, slow journey through the mountains and lakes of Northern England - where hiking becomes a ritual of resistance, and nature a space for healing and self-discovery.
Where to Find Me
This webpage is home - the starting point. In addition to my published work, you’ll find articles designed to guide, inspire, and invite. From here, you can follow the paths that branch off - trail videos, travel guides, and deeper reflections:
Substack is where the real footnotes live - trail maps inked with memory, voice notes from mountain tops, quiet thoughts recorded after long walks. This is where my words wander a little deeper, where I share the full story: raw reflections, gentle musings, and the in-betweens.
Youtube captures the pace of the path - from immersive hiking videos and natural ambience, to raw voiceovers spoken mid-journey. it’s a visual and auditory companion to my written work, and a space to share scenes from the trail that shape my books and articles.
Instagram is for short flashes, stories, reels, and snippets that lead you elsewhere. A space for connection, updates, and sharing the energy behind the longer works.
Wherever you land — I hope you stay a while.