Hi, I’m Sinikka — founder of Wander and Rest Life, fellow traveller, wellness advocate, and someone navigating life with fibromyalgia and chronic pain.

Over the years, my journey has taken me through incredible highs and deeply challenging lows. I’m a wife, a mum to two wonderful boys, and someone who knows what it’s like to face each day carrying both visible and invisible battles. I live in London, UK, and after more than a decade of chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis, I’ve made it my mission to create a life of adventure, connection, and purpose — even in the face of hardship.

Wander and Rest Life was born out of my real experiences: the good days, the difficult ones, the travel moments I never thought I’d experience, and the small victories that deserve to be celebrated. It’s a space where pain and possibility coexist. Where resilience is honoured, and rest is seen as an act of strength, not weakness.

What is Wander and Rest Life today?

Wander and Rest Life is a growing community and resource platform designed to inspire, uplift, and support those living with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and invisible illnesses. It’s about more than just surviving — it’s about finding ways to live well, travel when you can, rest when you need, and never lose hope.

Here’s what you’ll find here:

✨ Personal Stories — Honest reflections from my life and travels, including raising a child with autism and managing chronic illness day by day.
✨ Travel Inspiration — Proof that adventure doesn’t end with a diagnosis. Smart, flexible travel tips and real experiences for the chronically ill traveler.
✨ Wellness & Self-Care Strategies — Realistic tools for balancing health, self-love, and emotional wellness.
✨ Faith and Encouragement — Because faith, hope, and community have been my anchor through it all.
✨ Resources and Guides — Practical help: from fibro-friendly travel hacks to self-care rituals and mental health support.

Why Wander and Rest?

Because life isn’t linear.
Some days we wander — we explore, we dream, we push forward.
Some days we rest — we pull back, we heal, we recharge.
Both are valid. Both are beautiful. Both are part of living a life with meaning, despite the challenges.

At Wander and Rest Life, we embrace it all.

What’s next?

I’ll continue sharing my journey, new blog posts, travel highlights, wellness resources, and honest reflections each week.
My hope is that when you visit, you feel less alone, more understood, and encouraged to keep living your journey—at your own pace.
Grab a cup of tea (or coffee), browse the blog, and if you’d like to connect, I’d love to hear from you. Wander and Rest Life is more than a website — it’s a movement built on hope, resilience, and the courage to keep going.

Thank you for being here. I’m so excited to grow with you. 💜

Sinikka
Founder, Wander and Rest Life