Slow travel: Why the slow journey is the next big adventure
Travel. The moment when you break out of everyday life, take the plane and throw yourself into another life — at least for a few weeks.
In the past, the goal was clear: as much as possible, as quickly as possible. Ten cities in five days? Sure, we'll do it. But what sticks with it in the end, apart from a few scrolled through photos and the reminder of the stress of getting to the next train in time? This is exactly where slow travel comes in — the conscious counterpart to a quick adventure.
Instead of checking off the country quickly in one week, it's worth exploring the country very slowly and fully absorbing the landscape, animals and culture.
So how would it be to just stay in a place and really get to know it?
“Being on the road is the goal”
Slow travel is hassle-free. We live in a fast-paced society. Why not just break out of this stress?
If you're honest, the magic of traveling usually happens when we're not in a hurry. Sipping a coffee in peace and quiet in the wild countryside, watching the locals go about their everyday life or pick up the ingredients for dinner at a market — these are the experiences that stick. If you're not constantly running from one place to another, there's more time for those moments. You have room to let yourself drift and experience little adventures that don't get a line in the travel guide.
Slow travel for beginners:
- Breathe deeply. Leave your everyday life behind and don't forget to pack your journal.
- Stay in one place longer.
- Go with the flow — make fewer plans. Let yourself drift.
- Get in touch with the locals. Get to know and love the culture of the area.
In the end, slow travel is about one thing: enjoying the moment instead of just capturing it with the camera. It is a return to real connection with the world and the people around us. A plea for the simple, the genuine, the authentic. You'll see — sometimes less really is more.
