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Slow

Travel

D IS C O V E RI E S DON’T HOP, IMMERSE YOURSELF

In a world obsessed with checking countries off bucket lists, slow travel is emerging as an antidote.
Think slow-paced itineraries (or no itineraries at all!), deep breaths, and no shortcuts. BY RASHIMA NAGPAL

CARAVAN ON THE GREAT OCEAN
ROAD IN AUSTRALIA
Arguably one of the greatest road-trip destinations in the world,
Australia’s Great Ocean Road is not meant to be sped through.
A site of national heritage, the 234-kilometre stretch lining the
southeastern coast of the island country is breathtaking. A caravan
holiday, or ‘campervanning’ as the Australians call it, is the ideal way
to take in its wild beauty. Make pit-stops to climb clifftops, surf at
pristine beaches, spot wildlife along the way, and camp the nights
away at dedicated caravan parks. All you need to do is gather your
loved ones, decide a route, rent a nice van (camperchamp.com.au),
and get going. visitvictoria.com

VINEYARDS

Focussing on Burgundy’s farm-to-
table ethos, a guided 10-day biking
excursion organised by VBT takes
you along scenic canals and through
ancient vineyards. Between Lyon and
Dijon, both UNESCO sites, you’ll
cycle through sylvan towns imbued
with wine traditions. Apart from
being eco-friendly, this is also FROM LEFT: IMAGEBROKER/ALAMY; JOÃO PAULO TINOCO/ALAMY
a great chance to visit the
15 -century Hospices de Beaune,
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browse through Dijon’s wealth of
fascinating museums, savour classic
French cuisine at a Michelin-star
restaurant, engage with a local family
during a game of pétanque and enjoy
a picnic lunch at their charming
summer home. vbt.com

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