Roland Bast

Let's edit a trip together ✈️

Imagine you've saved four towns for a seven-day trip. That could mean three hotel changes, extra packing, and less time in the places you came to enjoy.

Before you book, ask yourself:

• What are the two or three experiences that really matter?

• Could one stronger base cover more of the trip?

• Where would a slower morning make the biggest difference?

Your turn: share a destination, how many days you have, and the part of your itinerary you're unsure about.

The best trips often start with a better question, not a longer list.

— ValueVera Team | Roland Bast's Slow Travel project

Inside The Slow Travel Trip Edit 📖

A good trip isn't about fitting in more stops. It's about making better choices.

The 60-page illustrated guide walks through five planning moves:

1. Clarify: decide how you want your trip to feel.

2. Edit: remove the stops that add more stress than value.

3. Base: choose fewer, stronger places to stay.

4. Deepen: spend more time where it matters.

5. Discover: leave room for the unexpected.

Then, Finalize: double-check the practical details before booking.

Inside you'll also find 13 planning tools and a worked example called "One Base, Better Days".

Which step would make the biggest difference to your next trip?

— ValueVera Team | Roland Bast's Slow Travel project

Welcome to The Slow Travel Circle! 🌿

This is a space for readers of The Slow Travel Trip Edit who want to plan less-rushed, more meaningful journeys.

A few ways to get started:

• Introduce yourself and tell us where you hope to go next.

• Share a route you want to simplify.

• Tell us which planning move you're working on: Clarify, Edit, Base, Deepen or Discover.

Please be kind, respect privacy, avoid unsolicited promotions and verify current travel details before booking.

First question: where are you planning to travel next?

— ValueVera Team | Roland Bast's Slow Travel project