Made the same switch and specifically noticed the constant unpacking exhaustion disappear once I slowed down. Didn’t expect that specific thing to be the biggest relief.
Isabella Santos ⭐ Helpful member
12 Jul 2026, 04:33
My first year I did twelve countries and I have almost no real memories of any of them — just airports and unpacking. This year I've stayed put three months at a time and I'm happier, healthier, and weirdly getting more work done. Anyone else make the switch to slow travel, and what changed for you?