How to slow travel on a short trip as a solo female traveller 24–72 hour travel itineraries (part 2)

If you missed part 1 of these series make sure you check it out here. And if you are here for the travel itineraries, let's get into it! These itineraries are designed for women who are short on time but want to be more intentional even on shorter trips. These aren't rigid plans to follow, but an inspiration to do travelling your own way. Adjust these as and when needed to create something that brings you joy and allows you to travel your own way.

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24-hour itinerary tips, a day to breathe

Mindful morning practise

This can be as simple as drinking your morning coffee slower than you normally would, sitting still for 5 minutes, no phone no nothing or writing a few sentences in your journal.

Set an intention for the day

How you want to feel, and set expectations knowing that while you won't be able to explore the whole city/destination you chose, you are committed to taking things slow and focusing on one thing at a time.

Pick one high energy activity for the day

Depending on activity timings, you can do this in the morning if you are an early bird, or plan it for the afternoon/evening if you are a night owl.

Move

Plan one long walk in the area you chose, (this is the gentle movement part).

Food spots

Pick two food spots, one for lunch and one for dinner, aim for cozy, solo travel friendly options to feel more comfortable (make sure you read my post on the topic on tips how to make solo dining a wholesome experience).

Rewind

Finish the day with a reflection, this can be done without writing anything down, just in your mind thinking about all the things you did that day.

A recent day trip to Lake Ohrid from Tirana. Organised trips always allow me to take things slow as I don't have to worry about a thing, just relax and enjoy the beauty of this planet.

48-hour itinerary tips, the slow weekend getaway guide

Day 1

Can be about exploring the area and really getting your steps in, having a feel of the area or neighbourhood you chose.

Day 2

Can be about one crazy adventure, even a half-day trip in or away from the city (this could be ideal if the city is quite small/ easily done in a day).

Food spots

If you found a food spot you liked the first day, you can return to it on the second for comfort and to feel more at home (this is definitely a 'what would locals do' move).

Plan ahead

When planning a 2-day trip make sure you check your non-negotiable must-see or do places, and see if these fit into one area/neighbourhood, so that you won't have to spend a lot of time getting from one place to another.

Let others do the planning for you

Organised day or half-day trips/activities can be super slow travel style as they normally allow tourists to take their time, pick ups and drop offs from/to your hotel is also done so you would not have to worry about a thing. No planning, no logistics, you literally just have to show up.

Slow travel day in Kyoto you can read my itinerary here

72-hour itinerary tips, move like a local

The first 48 hours

3 days in an area will really give you an insight into what it's like living in the area you chose.

Similarly to a 48-hour itinerary, Day 1 can be about settling in, and Day 2 about doing a crazy adventure.

Repeat what you loved

Depending on what you liked the most about Day 1, you can repeat the same or similar activities/locations on Day 3. Maybe this time you can do them at a different time of the day, so that you get to see the many sides of the place you chose.

Bonus

3 days allows you to even spend a whole day doing an organised trip, again there will be no logistics on your end, just simply have to turn up and be. Ideally you want to do this on Day 2, so that Day 3 can be all about feeling and acting like a local.

There we go, that brings me to the end of my slow travel itinerary 24–72 hours. I hope you found them useful. As I said in the beginning take what resonates and leave what doesn't. Slow travel should really reflect your personality and how you like to travel.