Slow travel gained traction before the pandemic and has surged in popularity since. Experts say it can be enjoyed anywhere in the world
Jun 10, 2024
Instead of cramming visits to the Colosseum, Vatican City and the Trevi Fountain into a few days, slow travel encourages you to spend extra days exploring both iconic and lesser-known attractions. This approach includes sipping coffee while people-watching, enjoying local cuisine, wandering through unique neighborhoods, and maintaining a flexible itinerary.
Key takeaways
- Yves Marceau, Vice President of Product for G Adventures, explains, “We see slow travel as a way to dive deeper into a destination to find authenticity and connection, rather than cookie-cutter experiences;”
- Slow travel can take many forms, including staying in one place for an extended period of time to experience daily life like a local. It can also mean slowing down the pace of a short trip to explore, connect and learn about the people and their lives in the destination.
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