Slow travel is a real buzz word these days but many travellers have been using slow travel principles for decades - because travelling slowly is a fantastic way to see the world and really get to know it well. In Episode 13 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, Amanda talks to three different travellers who have all embraced slow travel in their own way.

First up is Tim Leffel, who prefers smaller towns and villages over big cities because it’s easier to travel slowly in a place where you can get to know the locals. Amanda also speaks to Candace Rardon, who as a freelance artist and writer is able to really practice slow travel, and she does it both on a daily basis by sitting still somewhere for a few hours to sketch, and planning her trips so she stays places for weeks or months.

The final guest today is David Soto Jr who is currently in the middle of his own slow trip in a van around the United States. When Amanda spoke to him he was sitting in his van on an airforce base with his dog Rusty looking on; since then he’s been exploring some of America’s most beautiful spots at a very leisurely pace.Links:
Tim Leffel - http://timleffel.com
Candace Rose Rardon at The Great Affair http://www.candaceroserardon.com
Candace’s book: Beneath the Lantern’s Glow - http://bit.ly/LanternsGlow
David Soto Jr. at The Primitive You - https://theprimitiveyou.com
David (and his dog) on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprimitivedave/
Tweet me @amandakendle
Hashtag #thoughtfultravelpod
Chat on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NotABallerina
Show notes at https://notaballerina.com/13
 

<p>Slow travel is a real buzz word these days but many travellers have been using slow travel principles for decades - because travelling slowly is a fantastic way to see the world and really get to know it well. In Episode 13 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, Amanda talks to three different travellers who have all embraced slow travel in their own way.</p>
<p>First up is Tim Leffel, who prefers smaller towns and villages over big cities because it&rsquo;s easier to travel slowly in a place where you can get to know the locals. Amanda also speaks to Candace Rardon, who as a freelance artist and writer is able to really practice slow travel, and she does it both on a daily basis by sitting still somewhere for a few hours to sketch, and planning her trips so she stays places for weeks or months.</p>
<p>The final guest today is David Soto Jr who is currently in the middle of his own slow trip in a van around the United States. When Amanda spoke to him he was sitting in his van on an airforce base with his dog Rusty looking on; since then he&rsquo;s been exploring some of America&rsquo;s most beautiful spots at a very leisurely pace.</p>
<div>Links:</div>
<ul>
<li>Tim Leffel - <a href="http://timleffel.com/">http://timleffel.com</a></li>
<li>Candace Rose Rardon at The Great Affair <a href="http://www.candaceroserardon.com/">http://www.candaceroserardon.com</a></li>
<li>Candace&rsquo;s book: Beneath the Lantern&rsquo;s Glow - <a href="http://bit.ly/LanternsGlow">http://bit.ly/LanternsGlow</a></li>
<li>David Soto Jr. at The Primitive You - <a href="https://theprimitiveyou.com/">https://theprimitiveyou.com</a></li>
<li>David (and his dog) on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theprimitivedave/">https://www.instagram.com/theprimitivedave/</a></li>
<li>Tweet me @amandakendle</li>
<li>Hashtag #thoughtfultravelpod</li>
<li>Chat on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NotABallerina">http://www.facebook.com/NotABallerina</a></li>
<li>Show notes at https://notaballerina.com/13</li>
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</ul>

The Thoughtful Travel Podcast with Amanda Kendle is a show for travel lovers. Each episode is packed with travel stories from fellow travel addicts on topics like using foreign languages, meeting the locals, getting lost and what we learn from our travels.

Tales from travel-lovers about why we travel and what we learn from it.

The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

The Thoughtful Travel Podcast with Amanda Kendle - established 2016 - is a weekly show which helps travellers think about how our travels can be good for us and good for the world. We talk about how to make ethical decisions on our trips, sustainable and regenerative tourism, bringing back what we learn from the people and cultures we meet to improve our lives back home, and share the most memorable stories from travelling: fun, scary, educational and more. Most episodes include extracts from conversations with three different guests, centred on a particular topic, but you'll also hear occasional deep dive interviews, recordings from the Thoughtful Travellers Book Club, and Amanda's own experiences from travelling past and present.

<p>The Thoughtful Travel Podcast with Amanda Kendle - established 2016 - is a weekly show which helps travellers think about how our travels can be good for us and good for the world. We talk about how to make ethical decisions on our trips, sustainable and regenerative tourism, bringing back what we learn from the people and cultures we meet to improve our lives back home, and share the most memorable stories from travelling: fun, scary, educational and more. Most episodes include extracts from conversations with three different guests, centred on a particular topic, but you'll also hear occasional deep dive interviews, recordings from the Thoughtful Travellers Book Club, and Amanda's own experiences from travelling past and present.</p>

This week Amanda chats to three travellers who like to slow down and take their time when on the road.