By Robin Locker
travel slowly through small hilltowns of tuscany
More and more we are hearing and learning about slow food. And the slow food movement has led to the concept of slow travel. For some, these buzz words may not mean much, but they actually mean something to me.
The lifestyle and culture of both Italy and France lends itself very well to the more laid back travel experience, eating and moving around at a more relaxed pace allowing you to savor every last bit of a meal, a museum or a destination. It’s one of the many reasons I adore these two countries.
Slow Food and Slow Travel are exactly the opposite of fast-food and fast travel.
While I could spend hours attempting to explain the definitions and the movement... More...
