Shoutout to the guy in Chiang Mai who changed my mind about slow travel

I was having coffee with a fellow nomad last week, and he mentioned he'd been in the same city for five months. I used to think moving every few weeks was the whole point. He said, 'I finally learned the language basics, found a favorite market, and my work output is up 30% because I'm not constantly packing.' That really hit me. I've been chasing new stamps in my passport but feeling burnt out. Maybe staying put for a full season in one spot is the smarter move. Has anyone else made the switch from fast to slow travel and noticed a big difference in their work or stress levels?

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kim_hart712d ago

Same! My focus totally improved after I stopped moving.

margaretj4012d ago

My desk chair has a permanent dent from my fidgeting. I used to tap my foot, bounce my knee, and spin around like a kid. Once I forced myself to just sit still for a whole hour, I finished a report that normally would have taken me all afternoon. Turns out my brain was just trying to keep up with my restless legs.