Comments on: Really Slow Travel: Walking Your Way Around the World

By: Diana

Diana — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:13:54 +0000

I find my first day walking around a city is nearly always the most fun part…

Especially somewhere I am aware of through seeing them in magazines or brochures – it’s the small details and seeing the every day life that really interests me.

The Walking Tours in London I have been on were also great

By: Alexander

Alexander — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:49:16 +0000

This is a great article! I prefer this type of traveling as you get many more things to take pictures at then you would from a bus, taxi or train. It saves you some money too
I enjoyed reading this blog post. Thanks for sharing

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:19:06 +0000

I walked a ton on my last RTW trip. More because I’m really frugal and was trying to save money, but you really do see things you don’t get to see when you’re in a taxi or on the bus the whole time. Good way to clear your head too. Good article!

By: Laurah

Laurah — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:05:41 +0000

Everytime i have traveled the us I’ve spent 75% percent of my time walking. (The most formidable was San Fransisco-up and down!!) It’s the only way to truly see the place you are in. Giving time to stop and enjoy. But i also like to try public transport just for the hell of it. (Seattle has been the best)

To get there i opt for my auto, or Amtrack. Both can take me places that no plane ever could!! I prefer hostels or camping to sleep.

One day i want to walk the Trail of Tears, the Continental Divide and the Appalachian trail. This year it is the Camino!

The best bumper sticker i’ve ever seen (and bought) “My other car is a pair of hiking boots”

Happy walking!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:58:44 +0000

Hey Leo, you’ll definitely enjoy walking around Aussie cities … if for no other reason than our public transport is so bad that it’ll be faster on foot!! Enjoy your trip.

By: Leo Laps

Leo Laps — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:15:06 +0000

Hello, Amanda. It’s good to see people spreading the news of how beautiful it is to know a city or countryside by your foot. I had that experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and hope to do the same – and with a six month time – in Brisbane and other australian cities. See ya!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:41:03 +0000

Sounds like a great trip, Jon, hope you continue to enjoy it.

By: Jon

Jon — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:13:44 +0000

Hi!

I have just arrived a week ago for a trip on the Inca Trail in Cusco, Peru. My mother’s homeland. We undertook the long road to explore centuries of history in every step. We learned in touch with nature. 4 days of relaxation and intense experience while enabling us to explore every corner of the millenarian culture of the Incas. Although we returned to Cuzco and we are staying at the Libertador Hotel(http://www.libertador.com.pe), the journey had not yet ended, there’s a lot to go yet. Let´s keep walking, we will keep you posted!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:11:10 +0000

Yep, nice point James. If you keep your eyes open you’ll see new things every time on the same route, I think. And I’ve struck up some interesting conversations with fellow walkers (especially in country towns where everybody is surprised to see you, they thought they knew everyone in town!).

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