Wow! Tahoe is absolutely incredible. Almost otherworldly. When they say the best things in life are free, that includes the natural world. My wife and I have definitely been nature-excursion-deprived from growing up in the Midwest and are suffering from "nature deficit disorder." Great news, though: we're moving to Northern California! We're excited for the future road trips and close proximity to so many natural gems. Tahoe will certainly be a repeat trip. What is Slow … [Read more...]
10 Slow Travel Tips for Your Next Adventure
In the last post, I defined slow travel and outlined 3 slow travel myths. If you're ready to get started with slow travel, the tips in this post will put you on the right path. Just like you don't want to live a superficial life, don't skim the surface of your travel. Live—and travel—intentionally. Go deep! Get an appreciation for a different way of life (which some would argue is the whole point of travel in the first place). — Intrepid Travel¹ 10 Slow Travel Tips … [Read more...]
What is Slow Travel? (+ 3 Slow Travel Myths)
If you Google "slow travel," you may be surprised by the lack of compelling information and resources you find. Unlike slow living, the slow movement, or slow food, slow travel doesn't seem to be something as widely adopted or even discussed yet. Traveling can be one of the most rewarding human experiences — opening your mind and worldview to new places, connecting with new people, and immersing yourself in local cultures. It can be meaningful, memorable, rejuvenating, and energizing. Or, … [Read more...]
Slow Living 201: A Deep Dive into Slow Living & The Slow Movement
Welcome to the second post in this series on slow living. If you haven't read the first post, you can check it out below. Or, if you're already a pro, feel free to skip ahead to the last post to put your knowledge into action: Slow Living 101: What is Slow Living? Slow Living 301: How to Start a Slow Living Lifestyle The History of Slow Living There seems to be a worldwide consensus that everything started in 1986 when Carlo Petrini protested against the opening of a … [Read more...]
