The WanderList: May moodboard edition

curated travel inspo to match your aesthetic

May 19, 2025

Hi! I’m Katie, and I’m a cultural and social psychologist—but you can think of me as your BFF with a PhD. I’m also a travel curator, and I believe in the power of travel to inspire self-discovery, nurture your mental well-being, and create meaningful and magical memories. This is The WanderList, the must-read Monday ritual for women who dream of purposeful journeys. It’s one of my free offerings here at psychologie. Make sure to subscribe—and you won’t miss a beat! Thank you so much for being here.

Welcome to The WanderList: May moodboard edition—a curated collection of dreamy destinations inspired by your aesthetic. Whether you're planning your next escape or just daydreaming with your morning coffee, think of this as your passport to aesthetic wanderlust and soulful travel ideas.

Travel is so much more than just logistics. The way I see it, it should be a vibe, a feeling. Sometimes we crave a foggy forest and a velvet café chair. Other times, it’s the salt air of a beach town in a linen shirt. Wherever you are in your current moodboard of life, there's a destination that matches it.

For your next trip dream, let your aesthetic be your guide.

For Coastal Grandmother Chic: Nantucket, MA

Breezy linens, lemony cocktails, and morning beach walks in cable-knit sweaters. Nantucket is the east coast’s answer to slow-luxury.

Stay: Greydon House
Psychology tip: Time near the ocean improves cognitive restoration and emotional clarity. Go for the salty air but stay for the stillness.

For Moody Romantics: Sintra, Portugal

Misty forests, pastel palaces, and the echoes of Portuguese poetry. A fairytale backdrop for your main-character era.

Stay: Palácio de Seteais
Travel mindset: We’ve been fed the lie that romanticism is indulgent. On the contrary. It’s a lens that adds beauty and depth to the way we see the world.

For Pastel Daydreamers: Colmar, France

A sugar-spun storybook town of canal-lined streets and cotton candy houses. Colmar is like a Ladurée macaron brought to life.

Stay: La Maison des Têtes
Sensory nourishment: Sometimes, beauty alone is the destination. Let yourself be filled up by the sweet feeling of colour.

For Desert Boho Minimalists: Marfa, TX

Artful silences, adobe hues, and cosmic skies. Marfa is the intersection of art and desert simplicity.

Stay: El Cosmico
Psych insight: Empty space invites reflection. The desert gives you room to meet yourself again.

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Pin + Dream: The May Moodboard

I’ve created Pinterest collages that bring each brand of aesthetic wanderlust to life. They’re perfect for moodboarding your next adventure or just romanticising your desktop background.

Click here to see the May Moodboards on Pinterest.

Until next time, happy wandering.

x Katie

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Cover art by Lana Elanor used under license