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How a Romanian-born startup wants to make slow travel the easy choice

February 5, 2025

Ruuts.travel started as an RV rental marketplace founded by travel enthusiasts facing the pandemic's lockdowns. It has since expanded into a one-stop booking hub focused on slow travel and local experiences, emphasizing options for a more sustainable way to discover places, while counteracting the challenges of over-tourism. Co-founder Katina Moldovan told Romania Insider more about Ruuts.travel's plans to broaden its reach.

Ruuts Travel was born during the pandemic's period of lockdowns...

The text of this article has been partially taken from the publication:
https://www.romania-insider.com/ruuts-travel-katina-moldovan-feb-2025
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