We have some news from across the Gwenin network. Bloggyness, our reflective writing corner, is considering optional new ways to engage, and we’d love your guidance before anything goes live.
We want to be clear: The Sustainable Stop itself is not changing. Your sustainable travel guides, eco-tips, and experiential insights remain free and fully accessible.
What’s Free and Staying Free
- All The Sustainable Stop content remains open to everyone
- No paywalls, no ads, no subscriptions required
- Travel insights, eco-guides, and lived experience posts remain fully available
Optional Ways to Engage at Bloggyness
- Supporting Readers Tier
- Extra reflective essays and early drafts
- £6/month or £60/year (completely optional)
- Designed for readers who want a little extra
- “Ask for a Reflection” Micro-Payments
- Submit a question or topic for a personalised reflective response
- Optional payments £3–£25 depending on depth
- Reflections only, not advice or therapy
Why We’re Considering This
- To sustain Bloggyness independently while keeping it ad-free
- To offer ways for readers to engage personally if they wish
- To support the continued creation of reflective essays without affecting free content
Questions for You
We’d love your input:
- Would you explore the Supporting Readers tier for reflective content?
- Would you use the Ask for a Reflection option?
- What type of reflections or essays would feel most valuable to you?
- Would exclusive drafts, prompts, or interactive exercises be interesting?
- Do you have any concerns about optional payments while keeping free content intact?
- Are there ways we could make optional tiers feel welcoming and useful?
- Is there anything else you’d like to see across Bloggyness or The Sustainable Stop?
Your thoughts will help shape the future of Bloggyness while keeping The Sustainable Stop fully open and free.
Slowly considered. Carefully written. Always optional.
“In addition, later in February, we’ll be opening the Gwenin Reflective Community, a calm, welcoming space to share reflections and projects, entirely optional to join.”

