This is your sign to slow down 🚦

\ The ✨journey✨is the destination [View in browser]( [facebook]( [instagram]( [TikTok]( [Friday Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com) Friday Around the Planet March 03, 2023   This week: The ✨journey✨ is the destination [Train passing by cherry blossoms in Japan]( Make a plan to travel slow Perhaps it’s because of the frenetic pace of our world, but lately, I’ve found trip ideas that involve slow-moving journeys so alluring. I know I’m not alone. The editors here at Lonely Planet have noticed you too are craving more stories with ideas about how to slow down and savor your journey. So we’re going to bring you more of those, from [seeing the Douro River in Portugal]( train to instructions on how to take advantage of [Europe’s Interrail pass](. This week, our slow travel spotlight focuses on a place known for its fast-moving trains: Japan. See how the slow train from Nagoya to Toyama can give you some of the best views of the country. – Melissa Yeager, Senior Editor [Read more]( Inspiration for slow travel Smooth sailing through Croatia For the ultimate slow-travel trip, savor the blue waters of the Adriatic with an island-hopping adventure in Croatia. This step-by-step guide will make planning a breeze. [Read more]( [Aerial view over the blue Adriatic waters with boats ](   Taking the train through Spain is far from plain If you want to travel by train in Spain – but avoid the crowds while seeing spectacular sites – check out these two itineraries that will take you to beaches and off-the-beaten-path destinations. [Read more]( [Couple in front of a train in the station](   See the USA using Amtrak’s Rail Pass Instead of taking that great American road trip, why not see the country by rail? Lauren Keith shows you the ins and outs of using Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass. [Read more]( [View of the Rockies from Amtrak](   More hot travel news - [What better way to slow down than in an overwater bungalow over a lagoon?]( - [Game of Thrones fans: plan a trip to this town in Spain]( - #[How to rent a bike to sightsee in London]( - [Pay to stay: These destinations have new tourism fees]( Trending destination   Ecuador Stunning wildlife in the Galapagos. Soaring mountain peaks. The colorful Otavalo market. Ecuador has a lot to experience, so start planning your visit today. [Read more](   Plan your trip - [Plan your trip around the best times to visit]( - [From Quito to the equator, here are the places you should plan to visit]( - [Unforgettable experiences you can’t miss in Ecuador]( - [Need some visual inspiration? Check out these photos from the Andes](     Love travel inspiration in your inbox? Share with a fellow travel-lover by forwarding to a friend. Did someone share this email with you? Subscribe by clicking [here](.   This email was sent to you by: Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. | 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 © 2022 Lonely Planet [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](