The New Tourist: A Book Review
If you are passionate about travel but have misgivings about its affects, The New Tourist will equip you to wrestle with your doubts and ask better questions.
Travel Philosopy
11 Habits of the Slow Traveler for the Frazzled Tourist
Have you ever wondered about slow travel? If you ever wished you could plan a trip that’s restful, unique and authentic, then this article is for you.
Experiments in Serendipitous Travel on an Ecuador Road Trip
On our three week road trip through Ecuador, we experimented with an older style of travel: foregoing advanced booking and making it up as we went.
The Slow Camino Philosophy: A Blog, A Way of Life
This post discusses the name of our blog, Slow Camino and what the name means to us. The Slow Camino way centers on enjoying each step on our life’s camino.
Forget the Bucket List: 10 Reasons to Travel Out of the City
Convincing you isn’t so much about changing your preference for the city, but challenging you to venture out and discover those hidden gems.
What is a Vacation For? (Probably not what you wanted most)
We all know what a vacation is, right? It’s to relax. Or wait, it’s to have new experiences. Then why are we visiting family?
6 Reasons Your Kids will Love Backpacking more than Disney
This post will convince you to ditch the big suitcases and expensive tickets for a simpler, cheaper and more rewarding travel experience with your kids.
The Privilege of Leisure Travel: A Better Approach
How can we change our approach? We can take the posture of students and pilgrims, rather than vacationers entitled to easy enjoyment at every turn.
Travel As Pilgrimage: Reflections on the Name of our Blog
Camino in Spanish means “way” or “path.” In a deeper sense, it means “pilgrimage.” To find our camino, we must go slow. We must pay attention.
An Awkward Conversation: Why a Gap Year with the Kids?
Now that I am responsible for three young boys what does that mean for my dream of traveling the world and how do I explain myself to the doubters?
