Tag Archives: slow travel

Portugal is not just Lisbon, the Algarve, the waves of Nazaré or Sintra. There are lesser-known places that can still surprise you and leave you speechless. This is the Portugal of back roads, green mountains, clear rivers, forests, waterfalls and small villages where time seems to move at a different pace. In the heart of […]

There is the Greece everyone knows, the Greece of white-and-blue islands, crowded beaches in August and sunsets over the sea. And then there is another Greece, greener and more discreet, where mountains stretch almost down to the coast, roads wind through forests and olive groves, and small villages still move at a slower pace, far […]

The train from Bangkok takes about seven hours to reach Ban Krut, and that is the first thing worth saying about the place. You can get here without flying. The village sits 380 kilometres south of the capital on the southern railway line, and it has its own station, which means the entire journey from […]

There are places you discover during a trip. And then there are those you return to, year after year, until they begin to feel a little like your own. Levanto is one of them. I have been coming back here every year for more than twenty years. In all this time, I have seen the […]

Genoa is a city that does not reveal itself at first glance. Behind the port, the noble palaces and the best-known attractions lies a city of hills, ancient paths, fortifications, gardens and unexpected views. It is the city that inspired Fabrizio De André, Luigi Tenco, Umberto Bindi, Bruno Lauzi and Gino Paoli, the great singer-songwriters […]

There is a corner of England where the vibrancy of its towns meets the quiet of the countryside, where ancient stone villages alternate with woodlands, rolling hills and river valleys. This is Gloucestershire, a county where history and nature, culture and outdoor life come together, offering many different ways to travel at a slower pace. […]

Escaping to the countryside is one of the most rewarding ways to travel sustainably. Whether it’s a family-run agriturismo surrounded by vineyards, a tiny house hidden in the forest, a mountain refuge, or an eco-lodge overlooking a protected natural area, rural accommodations offer something increasingly rare: space, silence, and a genuine connection with nature and […]

In Marmilla, the landscape changes with the seasons. In spring, the rolling hills are covered with poppies, asphodels and vibrant green wheat fields. Summer turns them into a golden sea, where ripening grain sways in the mistral wind, contrasting with the silvery green of olive trees and the dark basalt rocks. Autumn brings vineyards, olive […]

Beside being one of Italy’s most famous and evocative UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Val d’Orcia is a natural setting that has captivated film directors from all over the world. Gentle hills, cypress-lined avenues and medieval villages steeped in history and frozen in time. This corner of Tuscany is the backdrop for some of the most […]

Melbourne is often known for its amazing coffee, events like Australian Open and Formula 1, and rich culture. But there is another side to the city full of surprises: urban parks, community markets, wildlife experiences and easy car-free transport. If you love nature, local food and slow travel, Melbourne is a beautiful place to explore. […]