Gianluca Grimalda, a climate researcher and environmental campaigner, intends to "slow travel" back to Europe from Bougainville off the coast of Papua New Guinea.Gianluca GrimaldaGianluca Grimalda was faced with a dilemma.His employer,...
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“Italians really know how to live” is a phrase I’ve heard multiple times from people who visit Italy, even for a short time.And it’s no surprise.Life in Italy isn’t focused around having a career...
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Italian climate researcher Dr Gianluca Grimalda estimates that the slow travel journey will save around 4.5 metric tonnes of carbon emissions. ADVERTISEMENTTravelling from Kiel in Germany to the South Pacific without flying...
A few years ago, competition from low-cost airlines and high-speed railways looked like they would spell the end for sleeper trains, which were increasingly starting to look like relics.But an increased interest...
BY MAYA ROSE FERNANDESGoans, in general, are well-travelled. Whether it’s something in their DNA or in their cultural ancestry, I don’t know, but you’d be hard-pressed to go anywhere in the world...
A multi-stop itinerary from London to Barcelona – via Paris and the Pyrenees – is a train lover’s dream.High in the Pyrenees on a sunny, silent morning, I had the rare feeling...
Surveys indicate that 60% of Americans are planning to travel for a vacation or getaway during the 2023 fall season, with 71% of fall travelers planning on traveling more frequently this season...
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Ah, the allure of train trips. Adventurers and the eco-conscious are drawn to this glamorous, old-world mode of exploration for the impeccable slow-travel vibes, but there’s also something to be said about...
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Outside the gallery, a short walk leads to the old town, where today’s coffee-drinkers gather at the al fresco cafes lining the Ljubljanica River. If the capital, with its wealth of Secessionist...
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Travel A solo backpacker who has been to 40 countries says she stays in each destination for at least a month Joey Hadden 2023-09-29T16:29:56Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon...
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1. Rocky Mountaineer: a train ride through the Wild West Enjoy the glorious landscapes of Utah and Colorado(Image credit: Rocky Mountaineer)There can be few more relaxing ways to see the glorious landscapes...
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Train travel continues to gather steam, but what’s the driving force behind it? asks Rebecca Cox The Rail Renaissance: The Slow Travel Trend Is Here To Stay The hypnotic clickety-clack of wheels...
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India, a land of diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and rich history, offers many travel experiences. While many travellers seek adventure and excitement, there’s a growing trend among seniors to embrace a more...
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Italy, with its vibrant coastline and beautiful hill, is the place to go if you're looking for a European mini-break by train.In recent years slow travel as an idea has taken off...
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The Philippines is emerging as one of the world’s hottest luxury wellness destinations. THE PHILIPPINES HAS LONG BEEN known as a gorgeous destination for holidaymaking, eco-travel, surfing and scuba diving — it...
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Adventurer Benjamin Parent is preparing to cycle around the world for three years.He wants to encourage people to slow down, embrace low-carbon travel, and connect with locals.Parent plans to meet impact entrepreneurs along...
A lake archipelago of more than 1000 islands. A bike path that follows an old railway line alongside and over the lake. Loud loons and ospreys flying overhead at dusk. Ancient deciduous...
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Japan’s fall season is the best time to leave the hurly-burly of the city behind for a taste of the quiet life in the country. Here are four hidden gems across the...
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25 August 2023By Marco Ferrarese, Features correspondentDorling Kindersley ltd/AlamyIt may soon be obsolete, but the Jungle Train is still a nostalgic jaunt across the heart of the Malay Peninsula, taking in forgotten towns steeped...
Eat Like A Local in Venice: An Authentic Slow Travel Experience Heading to Venice Italy and want to eat like a local while you’re there? We’ve got an amazing slow travel experience...
