Why You'll Get More From Your Travels If You Don't Rush

Slow down and be wise: you'll get more out of your travels if you don't rush. Here's how to savor every moment and REALLY discover the riches of the world - from a man who loves life in the slow lane When you slow down, "your senses come alive", says author Carl HonoreHis tips for enjoying an experience of slow travel includes stopping devices He also recommends taking slower modes of transport: bike, train or boat September 3, 2022 | Updated: 5:30 PM BST, 03 Sep 2022

Things are changing. These days, more and more of us realize the madness of turning every moment into a race against time.
We do the unthinkable. We are slowing down. And guess what? Turns out, a slow life isn't boring. On the contrary, slowing down is the best way to live fully.
It makes you calmer, healthier and happier. You do everything better and enjoy it more. Many start by slowing down with food. You're part of this trend if you bake sourdough or shop at a farmers market.

Millions people are now trying slower forms of medicine (acupuncture or massage) and exercise (yoga or Pilates), too. Consider SuperSlow weightlifting. Instead of taking six seconds to lift and lower a weight, you take 20 seconds. It works the muscles to exhaustion, so it's more efficient.
Slowing down also works wonders in the bedroom. We laughed when Sting talked about romping for hours Tantric-style, but couples are now flocking to workshops to learn the art of unhurried lovemaking.
Even the business world, where the cult of speed runs deepest, warms to the idea of slowing down. Why? Because slowness stimulates communication, precision, creativity, teamwork and deep thinking.

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Why You'll Get More From Your Travels If You Don't Rush

Slow down and be wise: you'll get more out of your travels if you don't rush. Here's how to savor every moment and REALLY discover the riches of the world - from a man who loves life in the slow lane When you slow down, "your senses come alive", says author Carl HonoreHis tips for enjoying an experience of slow travel includes stopping devices He also recommends taking slower modes of transport: bike, train or boat September 3, 2022 | Updated: 5:30 PM BST, 03 Sep 2022

Things are changing. These days, more and more of us realize the madness of turning every moment into a race against time.

We do the unthinkable. We are slowing down. And guess what? Turns out, a slow life isn't boring. On the contrary, slowing down is the best way to live fully.

It makes you calmer, healthier and happier. You do everything better and enjoy it more. Many start by slowing down with food. You're part of this trend if you bake sourdough or shop at a farmers market.

Carl Honoré, author of It's the Journey Not The Destination, reveals that when you slow down vacation, 'you start noticing things, your senses come alive, you come home recharged...'

Millions people are now trying slower forms of medicine (acupuncture or massage) and exercise (yoga or Pilates), too. Consider SuperSlow weightlifting. Instead of taking six seconds to lift and lower a weight, you take 20 seconds. It works the muscles to exhaustion, so it's more efficient.

Slowing down also works wonders in the bedroom. We laughed when Sting talked about romping for hours Tantric-style, but couples are now flocking to workshops to learn the art of unhurried lovemaking.

Even the business world, where the cult of speed runs deepest, warms to the idea of slowing down. Why? Because slowness stimulates communication, precision, creativity, teamwork and deep thinking.