A Brief Introduction to Slow Travel:

I love to travel. Who doesn't? However, I hate flying.

Now, that's not to say I have a paralyzing fear of flying. I've flown across the country a dozen times, made multiple trips to Europe, and countless regional hops. I would't describe m feelings as fear, it's more of a genuine discomfort at the very thought of setting foot on a plane.

My anxiety kicks in as soon as I book the flight. Then there's the joke of selecting a seat... it's fascinating how airlines can extract so much money from the general public for the privilege of sitting just a few rows closer to the front of a cramped metal box. The noise. The turbulence. The forced proximity to the other passengers. It's downright uncivilized.

I've come to the conclusion that the only reason people fly at all is because of time. Slow travel is just that: slow. The average person is not able to spare a week of vacation (each way) to sail to the UK, and you would be hard pressed to find a businessman willing to spend 4 days on a train to get from NYC to LA. With that in mind, let's consider slow travel as a luxury, only available to a privileged few.

Now, I do have my limits. Personally, I hate long road trips and despise buses. Also, as a spoiled New Yorker, I do not own a car and I don't drive. So, most of my posts here will focus on trains and ships. I'll include bus transfers as needed, and try to include details on getting around with public transit.

I hope this blog inspires more people to embrace the lost art of slow travel.

Happy and safe travels to all, and remember to enjoy the journey!!!