I used to see countries Id visited as places Id done. Slow travel changed that.

Image for article I used to see countries Id visited as places Id done. Slow travel changed that.
News Source : Business Insider

News Summary

  • As a teenager, I became obsessed with seeing the world.
  • I planned jam-packed itineraries to see as much as I could within a one- or two-week window.
  • When I was laid off at the end of 2023 and decided to spend most of 2024 traveling in Asia and Australia, I was able to prioritize slow travel instead of seeing how many countries I could squeeze into a week or two.
  • The destinations I know best are the ones I've returned to over and over, and I still discover something new with each visit.
Georgia was the 50th country Macie Strum had visited; her time there reflected more than just a number.

Must read Articles