What is slow travel?

Posted by TripMapper | 21st August 2022

Slow travel is an approach to travel which inspires travellers to be present, savour the moment and to really take the time to immerse themselves in a destination. It may be a cliché, but with slow travel, the joy is in the journey just as much as the destination!

By travelling slowly you are taking the time to get to know a place, its people, food, culture and natural environment in a way that you might miss out on by just rushing through it. It prioritises and emphasises a deeper connection to a destination rather than just scratching the surface.

If done in the right way slow travel goes hand in hand with sustainable travel by minimising the negative environmental, economic and social impacts. Why not discover the pleasures of travelling slowly for your next trip?

Take the time to travel slowly

In a fast-paced world where the traditional 9-5 seems like a distant memory, many of us may consider indulging in this slow approach to travel a luxury. But travelling slowly doesn’t mean your travels have to span months. It does mean you might need to be a little more selective as to what you choose do or see, but arguably, you are creating a more personalised, more immersive, more sustainable and more authentic experience in doing so.

Use TripMapper, your trip planner web and mobile app, to create your own slow travel itinerary. Capture your Hanoi to Hoi Chi Minh train details; the farm to table eatery in Peru’s Sacred Valley; and the tour where you’ll learn about the Amazon rainforest's flora and fauna from a local guide.

Relax, enjoy and most of all, don't rush!

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