Waypoints: A Slow Travel Project

Waypoints is a travel philosophy rooted in the art of wandering—where the journey matters just as much as the destination. It’s about embracing slow travel, capturing the beauty of the in-between moments, and finding depth in the places we explore.

As a photographer and storyteller, I’ve spent years documenting travel through a lens that prioritizes atmosphere, history, and connection over trends and itineraries. Through photography, video, and thoughtful narratives, the Waypoints newsletter shares road trip experiences, hidden gems, and the kind of places that stay with you long after you leave. Whether it’s a historic town, an unassuming roadside diner, or a forgotten landmark with a story to tell, I aim to bring these places to life through visual storytelling.

What You’ll Find In This Newsletter:

  • Photo-driven stories: Capturing the light, texture, and essence of travel

  • Personal travel essays and reflections: Exploring the deeper side of travel and place

  • Road Trip & Slow Travel Guides: Thoughtful recommendations with an emphasis on experience

This space is an extension of my creative work and a place for others who appreciate a slower, more intentional way of seeing the world. If that sounds like you—welcome to Waypoints. Let’s wander a little slower and see what we find.

Subscriptions are available at lindseyamiller.substack.com. By subscribing, you’ll get full access to all posts delivered straight to your email inbox. Paid subscribers receive an exclusive discount on all prints and products once my shop launches. Subscribe now!

RECENT POSTS

 
Featured
Sounds from the Mellowdrome
Sounds from the Mellowdrome

In March of 2021, I had just relocated to Asheville, NC. Living in the Southeast for most of my adult life, I had been to Asheville many times and fallen in love with its beauty, its history, and the access to abundant nature. The move was somewhat unexpected after some personal upheaval during the tumultuous year that was 2020 and I was so excited to finally call this place home.

Anatomy of a Roadtrip
Anatomy of a Roadtrip

Many of my photographs are the result of my travels. What photographer doesn’t love travel or began their photography obsession with travel photography? I certainly fit the trope of a young American kid backpacking through Europe with a film camera in tow. I fell in love with architecture and markets, street vendors and gardens, esplanades and town squares. My love for documentary style photography is a throughline in my work.

36 Hours in Denver, 2018
36 Hours in Denver, 2018

In 2018, I decided to experiment with dirt-cheap back-to-back ticketing on Frontier Airlines. I was living in Atlanta, I had a friend in Austin, my sister was in Portland, and I could stitch the destinations together with an overnight in Denver. Knowing Denver had rail from the airport to city center, I figured I could make a fun overnight trip out of the layover.