Tag archives for slow travel
The Radar: Escape the Daily Grind, Websites Connect Travelers, Travel for Turtle Conservation
Posted by Sarah Youngson on June 14, 2011
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Looking for an escape from the daily grind? Take it slow, and you’ll avoid needing a vacation from your vacation. Destinations like Cosenza (Italy), Havana (Cuba), and Siwa (Egypt) are sure to give you that back-in-time feeling you need to wind down from the modern world. [Lonely Plaanet] Websites like Couchsurfing.org have changed the way…
Save Gas: Fly Slower
Posted by Janelle Nanos on May 28, 2008 We have a thing for slow travel, but until now, we didn’t really think it could effectively involve planes. But that might change: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) recently announced that, in an attempt to cut its carbon emissions and reduce their gas expenses, they’ve opted to fly slower. Reuters reports: SAS said on Tuesday it has…
