By Everett Potter

Slow Travel is trending, and nothing is delightfully slower than a walking trip. Ideally, the scenery should be amazing, the company stimulating, the food and wine stellar. Fall looms large as the best time for such a trip, as the summer heat dissipates and summer tourists vanish. Here are five slow walks to consider.

Douro Valley Walking

A case can be made that Butterfield & Robinson founder George Butterfield patented “slow travel” close to five decades ago. The company has perfected this method of travel, focusing on luxury accommodations, well-chosen itineraries, and an emphasis on the very best food and wine. Their Douro Valley Walking trip … continue reading