I am a huge
proponent of slow travel, meaning I spend more time in one place in order to get a deeper understanding of the local culture.
We've written before about the
benefits of slow travel, about freeing yourself from the pressure to see everything and just experiencing a place.
Occasionally, we'll be sharing articles — especially travel narratives — from our sister sites that celebrate the
spirit of slow travel.
Advocates
of slow travel argue that all too often the potential pleasure of the journey is lost by too eager anticipation of arrival.
I wouldn't hesitate to try, and if that's rejected, link to them anyway because you'd no doubt get more readers to win over to the
joys of slow travel.
As with other
forms of slow travel, walking is also a great way to reduce the environmental impact where you travel.
In 2016, we hope to bring on key sponsors and partners who share our vision and passion for the
concept of slow travel.
Although I am a huge
fan of slow travel and exploring more of the region, instead of just hopping from highlight to highlight, there sometimes just isn't enough time.
One of the
benefits of slow travel is that it greatly increases your chances to run into some form of local celebration or festival.
We sat down with Paul Sullivan, founder
of Slow Travel Berlin, to find out more about the organization and what he loves about his city.
Lola A. Åkerström explores the concept
of slow travel in partnership with KLM Airlines and #KLMDreamDeals...
Slow Travel Tours: We are a founding
member of Slow Travel Tours, an informal affiliation of small - group tour operators who offer personalized trips in Italy, France and other European countries.
We're a founding member
of Slow Travel Tours, an informal affiliation of small - group tour operators who offer personalized trips in Italy, France and other European countries.
In feeling this fundamental travel exhaustion and departure from my preferred
style of slow travel, I decided to return to Mana Retreat; a favourite place of mine in the world and one that nourishes my body and soul.
I took the
philosophy of Slow Travel and applied it to the city I'm living in — Berlin — as a way of encouraging visitors and residents alike to explore and engage with their surroundings more.
Lola Akinmade Åkerström is an award - winning writer, photographer, and travel blogger, and is also the Founder / Editor - in -
chief of Slow Travel Stockholm.
Sweden - based Lola is an award - winning writer, photographer, and editor - in - chief
of Slow Travel Stockholm and she offers us a unique vantage point when it comes to adopting elements of a lagom lifestyle.
It's been a year
of slow travel for us — lots of time housesitting and spending time with family.
The Wall Street Journal Magazine published an article, Easy Rider, highlighting the different
meanings of Slow Travel, our founder and one of our members are quoted.
It is the
policy of the Slow Travel Classifieds not to endorse or oppose any opinion expressed by a User or Content provided by a User, Contributor, or other independent party.
Paul Sullivan is a Berlin - based writer & travel photographer and the founder /
editor of Slow Travel Berlin.