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Slow travel, good food and the long way round.

Seven hills, one pair of comfortable shoes and no taxis. A two-day walking route through Lisbon’s best viewpoints, bakeries and tiled streets.

Elena MarshOct 13, 20263 min read

Two weeks in one town taught me more than two weeks in six. An argument for fewer places, longer stays and ordinary days.

Elena MarshOct 5, 20262 min read

Pickles, grilled squid, tamagoyaki and the art of eating while standing still. How to spend a slow morning in Kyoto’s Kitchen.

Elena MarshSep 28, 20262 min read

Two weeks, three climates, one 35-litre bag. A tested packing list and the rules that make carry-on-only travel easy.

Tomas LindqvistSep 21, 20262 min read

Five days on the Alta Via 1, sleeping in mountain refuges and eating like a king at 2,000 metres. Route, bookings and what to expect.

Tomas LindqvistSep 13, 20262 min read

Short days, empty roads and the northern lights. How to drive Route 1 safely between November and March — and when not to.

Tomas LindqvistSep 5, 20262 min read

Five rail routes in Europe where the window seat is the destination, with tips on booking and when to ride.