Four Slow Days in Jeonju: Discovering Korea Beyond the Capital
Alex Tan
June 16, 2026
The first time I went to Jeonju, I made the
In a world that glorifies speed, we choose depth. Slow travel isn’t about seeing less—it’s about experiencing more, one meaningful moment at a time.
The first time I went to Jeonju, I made the
The first time I visited Seoul, South Korea, I tried
The last day of a trip usually arrives too quickly.
The first time I went to Jeonju, I made the
The first time I went to Kanazawa, I picked my
The first time I arrived in Kanazawa, I booked a
The first time I visited Kanazawa, Japan, I rushed through
The first time I went to the Chiang Mai Night
When I first started hiking in Thailand Chiang Mai, I
When I first visited Northern Thailand, I assumed the chiang
When I first started taking longer trips to Northern Thailand,
When I first experienced the Songkran festival, my partner and
When I first visited Chiang Mai, Thailand, I rushed through
The first time I visited Seoul, South Korea, I tried
Tokyo is known as a city of constant movement. The
SlowTravels embraces the art of meaningful travel – taking time to truly experience destinations rather than rushing through them. Perfect for friends, couples, and solo travelers who want to immerse themselves in local culture, connect with communities, and discover hidden gems at a leisurely pace.
The first time I went to Jeonju, I made the
The first time I went to Kanazawa, I picked my
I learned my hardest lesson about luggage on a train
The last day of a trip usually arrives too quickly.
There is a moment during some trips when you check
There is a certain kind of confidence that comes from
Anti-FOMO approach – celebrating what you didn’t see
No “48 hours in…” guides – minimum stay recommendations of 5 days
Off-season travel encouragement
Midweek departure suggestions to avoid crowds
Transportation guides that favor trains and buses over flights
