Travelers rediscover slow journeys as overtourism reshapes hotspots
A growing movement favors fewer destinations, longer stays, and deeper connection over rushed itineraries.
As famous destinations struggle with overcrowding, a quieter travel philosophy is gaining ground.
Slow travel encourages visitors to stay longer, spend locally, and engage with communities rather than racing between landmarks.
Tourism boards are promoting lesser-known regions to ease pressure on hotspots.
"The best trips are the ones you remember," one travel writer observed.
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