What is slow travel and what is the main idea behind it? Slow travel is an approach and a mindset that gives us a way to experience and connect with local people across countries. It binds us to cultures, food, music, and much more. However, we should always keep in mind to be a responsible traveller, sustainable and environmentally friendly one.
Consequently, the main idea behind it is to give us the opportunity to explore each country. More specifically, is to let it have its natural and emotional impact on us. In a nutshell, slow travel is basically quality over quantity.
Slow travel ensures that you get the most from each country you visit. Therefore, you can spend your whole vacation in one place and be satisfied. As a result, when you go back home you will not be needing a vacation after your vacation!
Today, we will be listing 5 countries with random order that are perfect for slow travel:
5. Costa Rica
If you visit our blog often, you will notice that we have written about Costa Rica and how it has been striving to reach the top among the ecofriendly nations. Today Costa Rica is the leader in sustainability and ecotourism.
There are plenty of things to see and do in Costa Rica. The country has a diverse ecosystem and it is the perfect place for a friendly family vacation. One of which is hiking to reach the coffee and chocolate plantation. Costa Rica is renowned for it’s coffee & chocolate exportation worldwide. Here’s a complete guide to Costa Rica.
4. Sri Lanka
When we mention slow travel, Sri Lanka must definitely be on top of the list. This rain drop shaped island is a gem in the Indian ocean. It has a lot to offer so you might need at least two weeks to get to visit and see everything.
The country is an incredible ecotourism spot for travelers from all corners of the world. We suggest that you take the railway in Sri Lanka while connecting to its different cities. This way you will get to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the natural beauty of the place. It is rich with ancient cities, temples, rock formations and not to forget its luxury resorts and hotels.
3. Italy
As we all know Italy is the land of the “La Dolce Vita”and t the “slow food movement” has started in Italy. Carlo Petrini created it in 1986 . It was a movement to protect the Italian cuisine and culture from being ruined by globalization. This slow food movement has created more initiatives not only to protect the food culture but more trending now, to protect the Italian tourism and heritage.
Many tourism forums and projects are being created to protect and encourage agritourism in rural and hidden parts of Italy. Even the government has approved and recognized the importance of this initiative. These projects aim to allow tourists to get to know more Italian cities and get to better experience the culture and deeply connect with the locals.
2. New Zealand
To immerse yourself with the true beauty of New Zealand, you may need 3 to 4 weeks to embrace the numerous spots this country has to offer. New Zealand is known as the adventure capital of the world. Slow travel in New Zealand is a very old trend, it existed long before the Europeans arrived. This is engraved in the Māori people’s culture, tradition and foods.
The natural beauty of New Zealand, with its majestic mountains and the adventures that it provides is second to none.
1.United States of America, USA
When we mention the United States, it is always linked to mass tourism, mass production and mass everything. Fortunately, things are shaping up and some Americans are moving back to basics.
The US is known for its road trips and driving motorhomes. Therefore, one can easily guess that slow travel will be a joyful pastime here and the US can easily make itself among the top countries for slow travel.
It goes without saying that slow travel has a lot of benefits for the travelers themselves and the hosting countries. You tend to have a better connection with the landscape and the local people. Also, you can save more money and more importantly have a less stressful journey. We believe that the most memorable travel experiences are the ones enjoyed when we stop moving so fast and appreciate every little detail about the trip.
So the next time you plan a vacation, we suggest you thoroughly consider slow travel.
