Travel trends come and go, but one style of travel needs to stay: slow travel.

For years, many of us treated travel like a race against time. A few nights here, a quick flight there, or a road trip packed so tightly there was barely time to stop for a coffee without checking the clock. Seeing as much as possible felt productive, almost like proof we were making the most of the trip.

But eventually, many travellers start asking a different question: Did I actually experience that place, or just pass through it?

That is where slow travel comes in.

Slow travel is about discovering a destination beyond the tourist trail. It is not about how far you go, but how deeply you connect with a place. Instead of rushing from landmark to landmark, it is about staying longer, noticing more, and leaving space for the moments that never make it onto an itinerary.

You do not need months abroad or a completely unplanned trip to do it. Even a short break feels richer when you slow the pace.

If you are curious about travelling more meaningfully, Feet Do Travel shares four simple ways to experience the beauty of slow travel.

Planning a trip away should feel exciting, whether that is an overseas road trip, a family staycation, or a weekend escape closer to home. One style of travel that continues to grow in popularity is motorhome, campervan and RV travel, especially for travellers who value flexibility, slower journeys, and the freedom to change plans along the way.

A motorhome rental combines transport and accommodation in one. Instead of packing and unpacking between hotels, you take your space with you, travelling at your own pace and stopping wherever feels right. For some travellers, that freedom becomes the highlight of the trip. For others, the driving and planning can feel like more effort than a traditional holiday.

This style of travel is not just for long-haul trips. In places such as Cornwall, campervan surfing trips and coastal road journeys have long been popular, while many people now use motorhomes for UK staycations without booking flights at all.

Further afield, destinations like New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the US, and Iceland are especially known for motorhome travel, where the journey is part of the experience.

So, is renting a motorhome right for your trip? That depends on your travel style, who you are travelling with, and how much you enjoy life on the road. Feet Do Travel help unpick this to help you decide.

Camping is a fun way to help us appreciate the simple things in life. 

Nature. 

There is something refreshing about waking up to birdsong, cooking outdoors and falling asleep beneath the stars. Whether it is a weekend in a national park or a longer off-grid adventure, camping offers a chance to reconnect with nature, spend quality time with friends, family or your loved one. It’s also a way to travel more affordably than hotels or resorts.

It can be surprisingly simple. With a tent, a few essentials and a little planning, camping opens the door to everything from beachside escapes to mountain retreats. It is one of the most budget-friendly ways to travel, but the real reward is the freedom it offers.

Having camped in the bush in Uluru, Australia, I know some of the best camping memories often come from the wildest places, provided you arrive prepared. A little knowledge goes a long way when it comes to choosing the right campsite, packing the right gear, handling possible wildlife encounters, and managing changing weather. 
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Feet Do Travel share camping safety tips which will help you stay comfortable, avoid common mistakes and focus on what matters most — enjoying the great outdoors.

Nara is often visited as a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka, which is exactly how we went.

Unfortunately, too many people try to rush through here, but we discovered that it’s worth slowing things down to truly appreciate what Japan’s ancient capital city has to offer.

We decided to explore Nara independently by bicycle. After days of walking around Japan, it felt like a welcome change; a rest for our weary feet, and a way to travel faster yet slower—something a little more relaxed, yet a little more fun. 

In this article, Feet Do Travel shares our day trip cycling around Nara, including the sacred deer and historic temples we visited along the way.

​We hope to show why Nara deserves a place on your Japan itinerary, but also why it is a destination best enjoyed slowly, with time to wander beyond the obvious sights.

Train travel changes how you experience a destination. Instead of dealing with airports or focusing on the road, the journey becomes part of the trip.

As you are not driving or checking directions, you can either take in the scenery or switch off completely with a book or music.

Once on board, you can settle in and simply watch the world pass by. It is an easy way to see more of a country without constantly packing and moving on. When we visited Japan, we spent hours on trains watching the landscape shift from green fields to small towns and house styles you do not really see back home.

With that in mind, Feet Do Travel shares some of the best scenic train journeys around the world to add to your list when planning your next trip.

The Andes of South America are more than dramatic scenery. Stretching over 8,900 km along the continent’s western edge and spanning seven countries from Venezuela to Argentina, they form the longest continental mountain range on Earth. The Andean mountain range hold generations of knowledge shaped by survival, observation and continuity. Walking ancient Inca and pre Inca trails reveals how Andean societies organised food, time and community in direct harmony with their highland environment, long before modern travel redefined movement.

At the centre of this highland network sits Machu Picchu in Peru, not as an isolated monument, but as part of a vast mountain system linking valleys, peaks and living communities. Approached on foot, the experience feels connected rather than curated.

Feet Do Travel discovers how hiking through the Andes brings travellers closer to highland traditions and knowledge that remains active within the landscape, not preserved behind glass.

Most travel planning focuses on the big stuff – flights, hotels, tours, and everything you want to squeeze into your daylight hours. But evenings? They are often left as a vague “we’ll figure it out when we’re there” situation.

That sounds wonderfully flexible in theory. In reality, it usually ends with you standing on a street corner in your evening clothes, getting hungrier, more tired, and scrolling Google Maps while your partner (or your group of friends) grow progressively grumpier.

A small amount of planning for your evenings can make a huge difference to how much you enjoy a destination, but it doesn’t mean creating a strict schedule or killing spontaneity. Having just a few smart ideas in your back pocket means you are not making decisions when your energy is already running on fumes, and you have a variety of options depending on your mood.
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Planning your nights is less about booking everything in advance, and more about removing stress so you can actually relax when the day is done. Let Feet Do Travel show you how to make the most of your evenings when travelling.

Travelling is, in many ways, an art. Each journey becomes a collection of moments that, together, shape how a place is remembered. As people move from being first-time visitors to seasoned travellers, their priorities begin to shift. The rush to see every famous landmark slowly gives way to a deeper curiosity about how a destination actually feels, sounds and lives.

With time and experience, many travellers start to look beyond the familiar tourist trail. Instead of ticking off attractions, they seek out local food, deeper interactions with locals through conversations, and small discoveries which reveal the true character of a place. Much like developing a taste for a well-crafted wine, seasoned travellers learn to notice the subtleties, the details that turn a location into a story rather than just a stop on a map.

It is through these experiences, rather than through hurried sightseeing, that destinations become meaningful. They leave not just photographs behind, but memories rooted in connection, understanding and a genuine sense of place.

Let Feet Do Travel take a closer look at why seasoned travellers choose experiences over attractions.

The Camino de Santiago is one of the world’s most iconic pilgrimage routes, stretching across Spain, France and Portugal, attracting walkers, hikers and cyclists from all corners of the globe. Whether you're hearing about this historic hiking and pilgrimage trail for the first time or already familiar with its story, this journey offers a powerful blend of adventure, personal reflection, and deep-rooted tradition.

With ever-changing landscapes and a rich cultural heritage, the Camino de Santiago (or the Way of St James in English) is more than just a walk — it’s an experience that many undertake for spiritual growth, self-discovery, or simply the joy of the journey. Hikers, cyclists, tour groups and pilgrimages alike follow the path for several days leading to the shrine of the apostle James in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, northwestern Spain, where it is believed the apostle’s remains are buried.

Since 2013, the Camino has attracted more than 200,000 pilgrims each year, and the northern routes in Spain were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List due to the historical significance of this area.

Feet Do Travel introduce you to this remarkable trail, and help you explore why so many people choose to walk the Camino.

Travelling is one of the best things you can do to take a break from real-life, broaden your horizons, and have the very best cultural experiences. There are so many physical and mental benefits to travelling, however there are also a lot of elements to consider before taking your first adventure to foreign lands.

Planning your first ever trip overseas can seem like a daunting challenge due of the myriad of things that require your focus. But with the help and advice, you will be able to make your goal of your first ever travel experience a reality. 

Feet Do Travel help you with planning your first-ever travel experience.