This summer, don’t rush your kids through a whirlwind holiday. Instead try slow travel. Besides being a good break for the adults, it will let kids experience first-hand what living in other places is like.

So how exactly does it work? Simple. Visit one destination at a time, and don’t rush through so many places that your holiday becomes a blur of hectic travel. Though its definitely not a new concept, the Slow Travel fad is catching on rapidly. And why not? Besides being lighter on the pockets, it lets you unwind at your own pace, live life like a local, and just be. Destinations are typically offbeat, non-touristy, yet scenic with a lot of rustic appeal to them.

For the kids it would be an unforgettable lesson in geography, international relations, culture and social sciences all rolled into one. Central to the slow travel concept is the idea of staying in a rented home, or even boarding-in with a local family to really experience what living in another country is like. You would go grocery shopping, shop at non-touristy destinations, learn to eat like the locals, and generally explore the destination at your own pace. Slow travel holidays can be as short as one week, or even extend up to a month.

If you think you would like to try Slow Travel out, check out slowtrav.com. This website offers slow travel destinations, a community for slow travellers,reviews on places to stay and visit, and everything else a potential slow traveller would be interested in.

So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, and slow down!