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People often want to see and experience as much as possible during a holiday. But now there is a counter-reaction, which instead promotes slow travelling. It's about stopping and doing less - and thus experiencing more.

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Travelling slowly

I just read an article in SvD discussing the issue of travelling slowly, and I recognised some of the thoughts. Every time we take a holiday, we have limited time. Whether you have one, two or four weeks, you often feel that you have to hurry a bit. You want to see both Rome and Paris. And you've decided to go swimming, go on a boat trip and eat at that famous restaurant.

Longing for a long journey

We've always liked the idea of a motorhome because we want to experience what's on the road, between the planned destinations. The Eiffel Tower and the Colosseum in all honour, but in retrospect it is perhaps the meeting with the nice people at the local café that we remember best. The motorhome helps us with this, but time still limits us. And maybe that's why we want to embark on a real long journey ...

Time is more exclusive than money

We imagine that it is easier to experience what is happening in the present when you have time on your side. You can be open to unexpected encounters, stay longer than expected and have time to reflect. Travelling slowly also allows you to be more respectful of the environment.

But even if many people like the idea, slow travel is unlikely to become a major trend, according to the article. It is simply too difficult to find the time to put it into practice. For many, time is more exclusive than money.

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