slow travel
From rails to rainforest, Richard Barrow discovers Lost Horizon in Khao Sok
I have followed Richard Barrow’s travels around Thailand for years, but his latest journey caught my attention for a simple reason: it made me want to pack a bag and go. Barrow, one of Thailand’s best-known independent travel commentators, recently travelled overnight by train from Bangkok to Surat Thani before continuing to Lost Horizon Resort in Khao Sok. The journey forms part of his continuing efforts to promote rail tourism and to show travellers that arriving at the railway station doesn’t have to be the end of the train story.
Why Málaga Comes Alive After Sunset
Most visitors meet Málaga in the brightest hours of the day: they arrive beneath a cloudless sky, walk through the historic center, visit museums, spend time at the beach, and search for shade as the afternoon heat settles across the city.
Indian motorists pivot to remote hill stations as overtourism chokes traditional hotspots
For decades, India’s hill holidays have revolved around familiar names—Shimla, Manali, Mussoorie, Nainital and Ooty. While they continue to
River cruise industry pivots to Southeast Asia amid shift toward slow travel
In recent years, Southeast Asia has risen as a major growth area for the global river cruise industry in terms of luxury and adventure travel.
Agoda highlights top Asian slow travel destinations
Agoda highlights top Asian slow travel destinations
Murray River Paddlesteamers launches Australia’s first five-star overnight river cruise
Murray River Paddlesteamers is launching Australia’s first five-star, overnight riverboat PS Australian Star on the iconic Murray River this summer in Echuca, Victoria.
How Costa del Sol is Embracing a More Sustainable Travel Future
The Costa del Sol, long synonymous with mass tourism and beachfront resorts, is evolving. Today, the region is balancing its
Be mindful with ‘Slow Travel’ in Algarve
Far from their golden beaches and golf resorts, the Algarve’s lesser-known areas are emerging as havens for slow travel, where
Travel trends by ALL, Accor’s booking platform
The year 2024 marks a major turning point for the global tourism sector, with an almost total return to pre-pandemic levels.
Scott Dunn presents the summer of the “Slowcation”
Slow travel embraces switching off, detaching from everyday life and taking each day as it comes.
Meliá Chiang Mai celebrates ‘Slow Travel’ with long-stay perks
As an increasing number of travellers embrace ‘slow travel’, Meliá Chiang Mai is offering a host of benefits ranging from discounts on spa and dining to access to its executive lounge.
Agoda Reveals: Khao Lak, Seoul and Perhentian Islands are the Top Destinations for Slow Travel
With slow travel being one of the most talked about travel trends, digital travel platform Agoda shares the top Asian destinations for slow travel for longer stays.
The travel trend nearly all Americans want to try – but don’t have time to
‘Slow Travel’ – taking time to immerse yourself in the destination, engage with local cultures, and have unique experiences – is one of the breakout trends appealing to travelers seeking to incorporate wellness and sustainability into their trips.
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