enchantingtravels.com 38 G LO B A L Breathe in the Elements Are you ready to cradle your calm? Indulge your senses and invoke the elements with just a few of our favorite slow travel experiences. Wild Walks South Luangwa, Zambia Venture into the wilderness with a multi- day bush walking experience! By day, track wildlife and become familiar with the flora and fauna with an experienced wildlife guide. The adventure is in the surprise – when a herd of elephants or a cloud of bee-eaters cross your path! By night, sleep under a star-studded sky at Kafunta Island Bush Camp. Wildlife Adventure Camel Treks Laikipia, Kenya Explore vast landscapes during a camel trekking experience through the magnificent and remote Laikipia Plateau. The local Samburu warriors are your guides, ensuring this is also a rich cultural experience. At dawn, observe wildlife. Reach and set up camp by lunchtime so that you can have an afternoon at leisure. Enjoy a sundowner and stories around the camp fire! Wildlife Adventure Heritage High Tracks Andes, Peru Journey along one of the world’s highest train routes, with a night or two spent on the luxurious Belmond Andean Explorer. This beautiful sleeper train is complete with sophisticated dining cars boasting delicious Andean cuisine. There’s also an open deck where you can immerse yourself in the unique experience of watching the Peruvian Andes pass by. Stop en route to experience guided excursions of Peru’s villages and ancient ruins. Heritage Adventure Wine & Food Earth GO SLOW 39 Kite Flights Hué, Vietnam Embrace your inner child with the classic pastime of flying kites. Observing hundreds of colorful kites soaring over the regal citadels of Hué on blue-sky days is a familiar sight. Visit the home of a skilled craftsman who has been making kites for over four decades. Discover the history of this uplifting recreation through his passionate storytelling. Once you’ve added the finishing touches to your own handmade kite, it’s flying time! Heritage Salkantay Stride Sacred Valley, Peru Transform into an intrepid explorer with a five-day adventure trek through Salkantay, a thrilling alternative to the popular Inca Trail. Discover stunning remote landscapes with their native flora and heart-stirring views. On theroute, dotted with Andean villages, you can meet local people along the way, before you finally reach the legendary ruins of Machu Picchu. Landscape Adventure Heritage Ritual Brews Kanawaza, Japan Attend a chado, a Japanese tea ceremony, steeped in Zen-inspired traditions. This takes place in an elegant, historic wooden tea house cradled in a serene Japanese garden in the classical Edo-era heart of Kanazawa. Your host will guide you through the silent rituals where aesthetics and spirituality fuse. Sip on sencha and matcha teas that are served in exquisite porcelain alongside a platter of wagashi (Japanese sweets). This ritual, with its attention to detail, will evoke mindfulness and peace. Heritage Wine & Food Jungle Flow Rio Negro, Brazil Venture into the lush Amazon jungle during a unique stay at Tariri Amazon Lodge. Float into the experience with a canoe ride down the Rio Negro (Black River), and compare how the jungle transforms with guided walking experiences during both the day and night. Spend an afternoon fishing for piranhas, and discover the customs of the local community, including the regional foods that are inspired by nature. Wildlife Adventure Landscape Air Water