My own personal Slow Travel Manifesto - Six thoughts for those who'd rather arrive than rush
I love a slow, mindful way of travel. Actually, thinking about it - that goes for my general living. At least I try.
I want to share some thoughts with you on slow travel.
What would be written in your manifesto?
- Arriving isn't a matter of speed.
Give yourself time to land and to realise that you're truly here. Everything else can wait.
- A place only tells its story when you listen.
It's not a holiday destination, but a world that was here long before you. Step in softly.
- Travelling isn't about seeing a lot. It's about overlooking very little.
Every small discovery, however modest, makes your life a little richer.
- The cabin itself is a destination, too.
No FOMO, but no FODN either: the fear of doing nothing. Simply being where you are can be wonderfully healing.
- The best signposts are people, not signs.
Don't be a tourist. Be a visitor, a guest, a traveller. More often than not, people will treat you accordingly.
- In the end, it's not where you've been. It's who you were there.
Every journey, every place, every encounter can change you. Stay mindful, and you'll feel it happening.