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Bookstores are the Epitome of Slow Travel—This One's Donated $47M

An interview and giveaway with Bookshop's CEO, the comfiest and chicest shoes, and a helpful app to ease travel planning.

Jun 25, 2026
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When we first launched Departure nearly two years ago, we envisioned covering all the lesser-appreciated parts of travel: The slower mornings, the space to reflect, and the books we brought along for the journey. Because in this author’s humble opinion, books and slow travel go hand-in-hand; they require thoughtfulness, deep attention, and a desire to t…

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