Slow travel: it is hard to tell when this concept originated, but it definitely emerged in the early 2000s. It seems to have its roots tracing back to the slow food movement of 1986. This movement, a direct opposition to fast food, emphasized values like eating locally, in season, fair payment to producers, and respecting the earth. Slow travel emerged as a response to the negative effects of mass tourism, embodying the need to slow down, enjoy, rest, and avoid strict schedules. This shift is an antidote to the frantic “revenge travel” that followed pandemic restrictions. The term “slow” has … Continue reading From Revenge to Reflection: How Slow Travel is Redefining 2024’s Travel Scene