Slow travel is a real buzz word these days but many travellers have been using slow travel principles for decades - because travelling slowly is a fantastic way to see the world and really get to know it well. In Episode 13 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, Amanda talks to three different travellers who have all embraced slow travel in their own way.

First up is Tim Leffel, who prefers smaller towns and villages over big cities because it’s easier to travel slowly in a place where you can get to know the locals. Amanda also speaks to Candace Rardon, who as a freelance artist and writer is able to really practice slow travel, and she does it both on a daily basis by sitting still somewhere for a few hours to sketch, and planning her trips so she stays places for weeks or months.

The final guest today is David Soto Jr who is currently in the middle of his own slow trip in a van around the United States. When Amanda spoke to him he was sitting in his van on an airforce base with his dog Rusty looking on; since then he’s been exploring some of America’s most beautiful spots at a very leisurely pace.

Links:

Tim Leffel - http://timleffel.com
Candace Rose Rardon at The Great Affair http://www.candaceroserardon.com
Candace’s book: Beneath the Lantern’s Glow - http://bit.ly/LanternsGlow
David Soto Jr. at The Primitive You - https://theprimitiveyou.com
David (and his dog) on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprimitivedave/
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13 Takin’ it Slow: Travelling to Feel Like a Local