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4 min

ALTERNATIVES TO SERVICE STATIONS IN THE UK

Fed up with expensive, soulless, unhealthy and ugly service stations? Our guide shows you how to find alternatives just off the main roads.

4 min

SLOW TRAVEL TV - WHAT IS IT AND WHERE TO WATCH IT

A few years ago, Slow TV was all the rage, with people spending hours watching other people chop wood, take a nine hour train ride...

4 min

AVOID OVERTOURISM

What is overtourism, why do some places have it, and steps you can take to avoid it.

3 min

LEAVE NO TRACE

Want to know how to 'leave no trace' when you travel? Travel Slow and leave nothing but footprints.

3 min

LOW IMPACT TRANSPORT

Which are the most damaging methods of transport when you're travelling, and what are the alternatives?

0 min

SHOP LOCAL

3 min

EAT LOCAL

Eating out at locally owned restaurants and cafes has a myriad of benefits to you, the environment and the local community. Find out more.

2 min

STAY LOCAL

Avoid the bland hotel chains and find a place with personality and style. Its all part of the Slow Travel ethos.

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