Spending 1-12 months in one location instead of 3-7 days. The intent is depth over breadth: learning the city, building habits, having a real community, working effectively.

How do I plan a slow travel year?

Pick 3-4 base cities aligned with seasons (e.g. Lisbon spring, Tbilisi summer, Chiang Mai winter), allow 1-2 weeks transition between each, and respect visa rules.

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What is slow travel?: Spending 1-12 months in one location instead of 3-7 days. The intent is depth over breadth: learning the city, building habits, having a real community, working effectively.
How do I plan a slow travel year?: Pick 3-4 base cities aligned with seasons (e.g. Lisbon spring, Tbilisi summer, Chiang Mai winter), allow 1-2 weeks transition between each, and respect visa rules.

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Thailand
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Vietnam
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105
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Indonesia
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Portugal
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Spain
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Mexico
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49
Colombia
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33
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100
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48
Georgia
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35
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Morocco
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35
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35
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Greece
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70

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