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  Cheaper trips. An extended stay in one place might save you money  Often the biggest travel expense is getting to and from your destination. The more stops you make, the more money you spend Besides minimizing transportation costs, multiweek stays frequently come with substantial discounts. Airbnb has a dedicated site for bookings longer than 27 days with savings of 30% or more versus the daily rate. Insider tip: Don’t be shy about asking the host for an even better rate, especially if the calendar for the listing is empty. A “no” costs you nothing. Relaxed pace. What slow travel definitely is not is “speed travel” over a longer period of time. Especially for older travelers, it’s important to pencil in adequate rest and relaxation between activities to avoid burnout. How to be a slow traveler As full-time travelers for the past several years, we’ve practiced slow travel without knowing it was a “thing.” The benefits were evident during a r...

  One way to give a new habit more staying power is to treat change like a multi-step process, Schafler says.  Instead of seeing change as one, sweeping motion, Schafler suggests using the five-stage model of change developed by researchers James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente. This "unlock" can help those who want to form or stop a habit , but are having trouble doing so.  The five-stage model of change1. Precontemplation  At this point, you don't know you want to make a change and don't see yourself doing so in the foreseeable future. You're unaware of how your actions are impacting your life and are more concentrated on "collecting experiences."