Sunday 30 September 2012

Slow Travel

Slow travel is as much about discovery and relaxation as it is about being green. By travelling slowly - walking, cycling, using buses and trains, canoeing and possibly on horse - you get to know a place. The fun of stepping inside bars and cafes that locals love, engaging with the history of an ever changing landscape and taking in scenery that gently unfolds before you is all part of the deal. And, yes, there’s a trade off - distance and speed for locality and experience. In my book, it is worth it.

The aim of the weblog is simple. For some time now I have wanted to share insights about the  Marches, where England meets Wales, with others but without wanting to trash the environment. There are dozens of books and websites for those who want to travel solely by car but not many that offer an alternative. That's what this is about... offering an alternative.

But let’s be realistic about it. The site seeks to provide some basic information on how to be a slow traveller in the Marches. It looks to update information provided in the book The Guide to Slow Travel in the Marches and it shares some great ideas for exploration. There’ll be mistakes and I apologise in advance for these. There’s an opportunity for feedback too, so get in touch!