What is slow travel?

And what does it really mean to travel slowly? 

Let's start with this scenario:

You probably have a relative or friend who has traveled to a country in Europe.

As he or she recounts the trip — that was all of 10 days on the ground — they list off about 25 places they visited.

It was a whirlwind and your head spins at all that this person saw and did.

But did they really see it?

Did they really do anything?

And, more importantly, what did they truly experience?

Slow travel is the opposite of this.

It’s spending more than one night in any given town or city.

It’s getting to know the destination, the history, the culture and the people of that place.

Slow travel is more about experiences and connection.

And it’s not about spending an hour or so at some site or landmark, checking it off your list then moving onto the next site.

In this short episode, I'll bust a couple of myths about slow travel and offer up some tips and advantages to traveling slowly.

Need more help in planning a trip to Europe?

Then check out the website at wanderyourway.com or send me an email at [email protected].


In this episode:

2:52 What is slow travel?

4:15 Busting a myth about slow travel

5:00 Hone in on a region / Eliminate "one night stands"

6:49 Have a richer travel experience

8:11  A slow travel story

8:49 Avoid exhaustion and remember what you did

9:42 My fast travel story

11:02 Slow travel saves money

11:50 You get better information

12:59 Making connections

16:00 My slow travel hope for you


Important links:

Why I Believe Slow Travel Is the Best Way to Travel

6 Tips to Help You Travel Cheaper to  Europe

The Art of Slow Travel

The Slow Travel Trend Is Here to Stay

Sadly Saying Goodbye to Northwest Scotland

Why Kenmare Is the Perfect Irish Town


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