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Quiz Result: Slow Travel [Where To Travel Next]

woman gazing out over the Alay Mountains during a 2 week Kyrgyzstan itinerary
Taking time to sit and enjoy the incredible beauty of Kyrgyzstan

Traveling is all about resting, recharging, and appreciating where you are. You love using your trips to slow down and enjoy life through food, wellness, and nature.

Keep reading for tips on how to book these types of trips as well as suggestions for incredible trips that allow you to slow down and savor the moment.

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Tips For Booking Slow Travel Trips

1) Pinpoint a trip mission. Consider what you want to get out of your slow trip, whether it’s connecting with yourself, immersing yourself in nature, cultural immersion, or something else. Once you know your why, you can build the itinerary from there.

For instance, if you’re interested in wellness, you might book a retreat through BookYogaRetreats or opt for an experience like a silent retreat in Mexico.

2) Choose a single destination or region and stay longer. This can help you avoid having to race to catch trains and buses to another place and will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the local culture and environment.

Also consider staying in one place for an extended period to settle into the local rhythm, make connections, and explore beyond the tourist spots.

3) Stay in local accommodations. Choose accommodations that reflect the local character, such as boutique hotels, guesthouses, or vacation rentals.

Homestay.com makes it easy to book homestays around the world. I’ve also found that Booking.com features many homestays and more local accommodations than many other online booking platforms.

If you don’t mind doing some work, platforms like WWOOF let you work on organic farms around the world in exchange for room and board. This can mean anything from picking wine grapes on a vineyard in Italy to helping care for animals in Jordan.

4) Engage with the local community. Participate in local events, festivals, or classes to connect with the community. Volunteering or taking a workshop can also offer meaningful interactions and insights into local life and can help you interact more meaningfully with locals.

5) Use local forums, threads, and social media to find unique slow travel experiences. The best recommendations come from locals or at least people who have been where you’re planning to go.

Read travel blogs for inspiration or ask fellow travelers in Facebook groups like Girls Love Travel and the Going Travel Community.

You can also utilize local travel Facebook groups and niche Reddit forums. The Travel Reddit forum also regularly has discussions about slow travel and can be a great place to ask questions.

Finally, share a post on your social media platform of choice asking for recommendations. People love to give their input!

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