#slow travel

[theslowtravel]

Last glimpse of NZ

[justalittlesolarpunk]

I really hope I get to live an unconventional life. I hope I get to live in cohousing communities and travel vast distances by sea. I hope I find work that gives my life meaning and purpose but doesn’t consume all my time or define my selfhood. I hope I can create family in all different ways, not just with a partner and children (though I would like those too!). I hope I make such a difference that everyone who meets me is better off because of it. I hope I run through forests and lie in the grass. I hope I am so unapologetically queer and neurodivergent that nobody could ever feel ashamed of themselves when I’m with them. I hope I manage to step outside of systems that cause harm without losing my sense of solidarity for those who can’t or who are most impacted by them. I hope I never lose my sense of justice. Maybe lots of these things won’t work out - pressures of money, time, crisis and commitments to other people might prevent some or all of them. But I hope I try my absolute damnedest at them before I give up.

[ikuspace]

Interior fragment of traditional Hutsul house.

Hutsuls are people that populate a part of Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains. This group of highlanders are known for their deep rooted traditions and for their crafts like wood carving, ceramics, carpet viewing etc. The folk aesthetics and traditional patterns of Hutsul people are the important part of local cultural code.

Location: Yaremche resort

Photo by Ihor Kuternoha

[frame-narrative]

[acuariano70]

[mathipsychic]

Pulga fairy forest

Parvati valley, Kasol

Himachal pradesh 2022

[andrewdi8]

Why I love traveling by train 🚂🚃

There's something magical about train journeys that never fades for me, whether it's a high-speed express or a nigh train.

Sitting by the window with a cup of hot tea, music playing softly in my ears and watching as the landscape changes outside is pure bliss. The rhythmic motion of the train and the soothing sounds of the tracks always full me into a peaceful state. At night, the gentle swaying of the train rocks me to sleep like nothing else can.

When the train makes a long stop, I love stepping outside a breath of fresh air and standing on solid ground for a moment it's a refreshing pause in the journey.

Train rides often come with interesting encounters. Sometimes I meet wonderful fellow passengers who add warmth to the trip. Other times, there are less pleasant neighbors.

For me, trains bring back the simple joys of childhood watching the scenery race by, feeling the excitement of a journey and cherishing the small yet beautiful moments on the tracks.

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[the-wonderlanders]

[longreads]

Fast Times On America’s Slowest Train 

“Nobody yelled at me for bringing my own water. And while the roomette was indeed small, I was allowed to walk freely about the length of this wondrous machine and escape every so often to breathe in new air from some new town, while discussing my grandmother’s burial place with a Viking. They even let us bring a case of beer and three bottles of wine. Try that on United.”

All aboard for a slow, fun, and boozy journey with Harrison Scott Key as he celebrates Amtrak. A new Longreads essay available to read now! 

[stilltravels]

Tuscany ❤️ happy

[delphine10]

France, 2023

[theslowtravel]

Cornwall Park / Cow Content

[justalittlesolarpunk]

Some details from the zine I made on my sailing artists’ residency. I’m a poet not a visual artist so please don’t judge the very homemade vibes haha. I really enjoyed the whole experience, and will share some photos soon!

[frame-narrative]

[retireyoungtravelsmart]

Our Retirement Year of Trading Houses and Repositioning Cruises

Retirement’s been a blast, and the year of home exchanges was no exception! We swapped our Mazatlan condo for houses across Europe, staying in homes from Norway to Italy and everywhere in between. We took a couple of repositioning cruises to make the most of our travel budget. We got to Europe in April and returned to the Americas in November without having to fly. Come along as we share the…