The Ethos of 111111
A collective of writers, photographers, and cartographers dedicated to slow journeys.
The modern travel landscape has become an exhausting checklist of geotagged hotspots. At 111111, we were founded on a singular conviction: travel is not a consumer trophy, but a contemplative discipline that demands reverence, time, and stillness.
We believe in staying in one village for weeks rather than ticking off four capital cities in a weekend. We believe in speaking with the fisherman who tends wooden dinghies at sunrise, breaking fresh crust with third-generation bakers, and walking ancient trade routes without checking our watches.
Our Guiding Principles
1. Deceleration
We actively curate itineraries with fewer destinations, allowing travelers to develop genuine intimacy with a locale.
2. Honest Patronage
We never accept paid hospitality reviews or sponsored product placements. Every recommendation is visited independently.
3. Environmental Humility
We endorse rail over regional flights wherever viable, support seasonal foraging, and advocate zero-trace exploration.
4. Cultural Courtesy
Every culture possesses sacred rhythms. We coach our readers on etiquette, privacy, and respectful observation.
Based out of the United States and traversing multiple continents, our team brings you real stories penned by writers who actually stepped into the rain, waited out the blizzard, and sat alongside artisans at their kitchen counters.
Seek Your Next Quiet Destination
Explore our journal or contact our private travel advisory for customized slow itineraries.