Indian man's two-month Bali trip sparks discussion on slow travel
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An Indian man's two-month trip to Bali, shared on X, has initiated an online conversation about slow travel and extended stays. Saran Shanmugam divided his time, spending one month exploring villages across the island and another month living by the beach. During his beachside month, his daily routine included 45-minute walks, group yoga sessions where participants tipped the instructor, healthy breakfasts, massages costing around $7, scooter rides, beachside lunches, an hour at the gym, healthy snacks, evening drinks by the beach, dinner, and a walk with gelato. He described this repetitive routine as feeling like "life had been put on pause" rather than a conventional vacation. The post prompted X users to discuss the feasibility and benefits of longer trips and a less sightseeing-focused approach to travel, with some sharing their own experiences of shorter, memorable Bali visits.
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