Slow travel in the Canary Islands beyond the resorts
A practical guide to slow travel in the Canary Islands beyond the resorts: villages, ferries, trails, and food on Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera.
Marco Chen
Slow travel in rural France beyond Paris
A practical guide to slow travel in rural France beyond Paris: the Dordogne, Auvergne, Alsace, trains, markets, and where to actually stay.
Kayaking in the Sea of Cortez, Baja California guide
Plan your Sea of Cortez kayaking trip: best launch points, seasonal conditions, gear, guided vs. self-supported routes, and honest logistics from Loreto to La Paz.
First time visiting the Philippines: practical travel guide
First time visiting the Philippines? Real logistics on islands, ferries, budgets, food, and routes — no fluff, just what you need to know.
Diving in the Red Sea: Sharm el Sheikh vs Dahab
Sharm el Sheikh or Dahab for Red Sea diving? Compare dive sites, costs, logistics and conditions to decide which suits your trip.
Slow Travel in the Scottish Highlands: What to Expect
Slow travel in the Scottish Highlands — where to base yourself, what to do without rushing, how to get around without a car, and what the reality is like.
Slow Travel in Sicily: A Month in Southern Italy
A month of slow travel in Sicily — where to base yourself, what to eat, how to get around without a car, and what the island is like outside tourist season.
Slow Travel in Portugal: Beyond Lisbon and Porto
Lisbon and Porto are excellent — but Portugal’s best slow travel is elsewhere. Here’s where to go beyond the cities, how to get around, and what to expect.
Island Hopping in the Philippines: Practical Guide
The Philippines has 7,641 islands. Here’s how to actually island hop — the best island combinations, how to get between them, what things cost, and when to go.
Best Cities in Europe for Slow Travel: Top 10
Slow travel is about spending longer in fewer places. These 10 European cities reward an extended stay with neighbourhoods to explore, routines to build, and culture to absorb.