Like the flâneurs of Paris, you can enjoy a stroll for its own sake, immersed in the sights and sounds of a new place
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For many of us, postpandemic life will involve less travel to a smaller circle of places – at least for the foreseeable future. Given this, we’ll want to make the most of each precious adventure, no matter how small. But how? For me, the answer lies in following my mindful travel manifesto: I will keep my suitcase light and my itinerary loose; the places I visit will be fewer, and my pace will be slower.
Mindfulness might sound complicated but it’s really the exact opposite. The simplest definition is to be fully present in the moment, vividly aware and actively engaged with what is happening now. Dialling up the five senses will help me see, hear, smell, taste and touch the heart of what makes a place unique. It’s a way of sinking deeper into each experience, leaving room for joyful discovery and the restorative power of life’s simple pleasures.
In lingering, you might experience what the Greeks called kairos time, where the elements align for a magical moment.Once you simplify travel, it’s easy to slow it down. At one extreme, you can come to a full stop in a single place, immersing yourself in the colours and textures of your destination. In lingering, you might experience what the Greeks calledtime, where the elements align for a magical moment.
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