Category Archives: Slow Travel Benefits

How to Prevent Stendhal Syndrome

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Heather Jarman

On the first night of my June tour Bread, Cheese & Honey we go to a summer solstice festival at the village of Trassilico, strung out along a narrow ridge in the Alpi Apuane high above the Serchio Valley. It … Continue reading →

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A holiday on the water – canals of France

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Alasdair and Barbara Wyllie

A slow, luxury hotel barge provides a perfect vacation. The canal system of western Europe is very extensive, and this network was built (largely in the 1800’s) to form an artery for commercial freight traffic. It is pleasing to note … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for Slow Travel

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Bill Steiner

Thanksgiving has just ended here in the U.S. and the freneticness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday have descended. This shopping frenzy makes Thanksgiving even more my favorite holiday, as I think it is for many people. Giving thanks is … Continue reading →

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