10 Destinations To Fall In Love With Slow Travel

As the world chases speed, the antidote to chaos lies in the art of slowing down. Slow travel, as a philosophy, celebrates presence over pace. We've curated destinations where love and life flow at a gentle pace, offering mindful retreats to pause, reconnect, and enjoy timeless moments together.

- Mayurii Ghosh

1. HỘI AN, VIETNAM

The city's lantern-lit riverside makes for an ideal slow travel and digital nomad destination.

Pedal past emerald rice paddies, pausing to hear cicadas hum. Drift down the Thu Bon River at dusk, lanterns glowing on the ripples. Explore the town's artisanal heritage in one of the many art galleries, stroll through the yellow-washed walls of Old Town, and seal the night with a candlelit dinner at Morning Glory. Learn the secrets of Vietnamese cooking at a traditional Mi Quang-making class. For some shared adventure, snorkel in the quiet, blue coves of the Cham Islands. vietnam.travel

2. PARO & PUNAKHA, BHUTAN

Of all the places where the air itself feels sacred, Bhutan surely is the most meditative. Trekking to the Tiger's Nest Monastery, perched like a guardian above the valley, is as much an inward move as it is upward.

Pause in the courtyards of Punakha Dzong, or drive along the revered Chele La Pass. Pack a picnic to enjoy by golden terraced fields, basking in the simplicity of an unspoilt Himalayan sanctuary. End your day with a ritualistic hot stone bath. For a deeply immersive experience, spend a night in a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse, enjoying local delicacies like red rice, ema datshi (chillies and cheese) and phaksha paa (redchilli spice rubbed pork) by a crackling fire. bhutan.travel

3. GALLE, SRI LANKA