Slow Journeys
Slow Journeys

Author: Gillian Souter

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-10

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1459603826

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A slow ramble through the French countryside perhaps, or a tramp along New Zealand's Milford Track, or maybe an indulgent luxury walk in Tasmania? Gillian Souter helps you plan and prepare to make those dreams a reality. While focusing on a comfortable approach to walking on path rather than off track, staying in simple accommodation rather than camping, enjoying a glass of wine with dinner instead of purifying your drinking water Slow Journeys is generous in its whimsical considerations and observations of the joys of taking a long walk. It also offers practical information on the hurdles all walkers face, including preparing your itinerary, choosing kit, preventing blisters and mastering the intricacies of navigation. So put on your boots, hoist your pack and head off down that winding track to discover the pleasures of travelling by foot.

The Lost Art of Walking
The Lost Art of Walking

Author: Geoff Nicholson

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-11-20

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1101079096

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How we walk, where we walk, why we walk tells the world who and what we are. Whether it's once a day to the car, or for long weekend hikes, or as competition, or as art, walking is a profoundly universal aspect of what makes us humans, social creatures, and engaged with the world. Cultural commentator, Whitbread Prize winner, and author of Sex Collectors Geoff Nicholson offers his fascinating, definitive, and personal ruminations on the literature, science, philosophy, art, and history of walking. Nicholson finds people who walk only at night, or naked, or in the shape of a cross or a circle, or for thousands of miles at a time, in costume, for causes, or for no reason whatsoever. He examines the history and traditions of walking and its role as inspiration to artists, musicians, and writers like Bob Dylan, Charles Dickens, and Buster Keaton. In The Lost Art of Walking, he brings curiosity, imagination, and genuine insight to a subject that often strides, shuffles, struts, or lopes right by us.

The Slow Road to Tehran
The Slow Road to Tehran

Author: Rebecca Lowe

Publisher: September Publishing

Published: 2022-03-24

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 1914613031

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDS TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR One woman, one bike and one richly entertaining, perception-altering journey of discovery. In 2015, as the Syrian War raged and the refugee crisis reached its peak, Rebecca Lowe set off on her bicycle across the Middle East. Driven by a desire to learn more about this troubled region and its relationship with the West, Lowe's 11,000-kilometre journey took her through Europe to Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, the Gulf and finally to Iran. It was an odyssey through landscapes and history that captured her heart, but also a deeply challenging cycle across mountains, deserts and repressive police states that nearly defeated her. Plagued by punctures and battling temperatures ranging from -6 to 48C, Lowe was rescued frequently by farmers and refugees, villagers and urbanites alike, and relied almost entirely on the kindness and hospitality of locals to complete this living portrait of the modern Middle East. This is her evocative, deeply researched and often very funny account of her travels - and the people, politics and culture she encountered. 'Terrifically compelling ... bursting with humour, adventure and insight into the rich landscapes and history of the Middle East. Lowe recounts the beauty, kindnesses and complexities of the lands she travels through with an illuminating insight. A wonderful new travel writer.' Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Slow Train to Switzerland
Slow Train to Switzerland

Author: Diccon Bewes

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2013-11-07

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1857889762

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A travel diary from 1863 inspires author Diccon Bewes to retrace Thomas Cook's historic train trip that revolutionized tourism forever.

Slow Adventures: Enjoy Every Moment
Slow Adventures: Enjoy Every Moment

Author: Carl Honoré

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2024-05-14

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13:

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Carl Honoré’s Slow Adventures: Enjoy Every Moment is a travel guide your children can follow from the comfort of your living room that blends history and mindfulness in a beautiful package with illustrations by Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell. Take time to connect with the world as you embark on 40 slow-paced adventures. Travel slowly on foot, bike, boat, or train, allowing yourself to take in the history, absorb the landscape, and meet extraordinary people along the way. Discover more about the world as you . . . Slow down with sloths in Tenorio Volcano Park in Costa Rica Visit the Great Wall of China Roam the Red Rose City of Petra in Jordan Bike through Angkor Wat in Cambodia Take an epic trip along the Great Ocean Road in Australia Sail the Nile Paddle through the Galápagos Take a Mississippi steamboat Shoot for the moon on the Mount Washington Cog Railway Experience the Orient Express Take the Toy Train to India’s highest railway station Get a bird’s-eye view of Rwanda’s Nyungwe Rainforest Sea a city in bloom on Amsterdam’s Canal Ring Trek the Inca Trail Circle Australia’s Uluru Walk Rome’s Appian Way Encounter komodo dragons in Indonesia Feel the force of ice on Norway’s fjords Experience the Aloha Spirit of Hawaii on the Kalalau Trail . . . and more! These illustrated journeys through each location are accompanied by text from bestselling author and “Godfather of the Slow Movement” Carl Honoré, and provide young readers with a feast for the senses and food for the soul.

Slow Tourism
Slow Tourism

Author: Simone Fullagar

Publisher: Channel View Publications

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 184541280X

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This book examines the emerging phenomenon of slow tourism, addressing growing consumer concerns with quality leisure time, environmental and cultural sustainability, as well as the embodied experience of place. Drawing on a range of international case studies, the book explores how slow tourism encapsulates a range of lifestyle practices, mobilities and ethics.

Slow Travel
Slow Travel

Author: Penny Watson

Publisher: Hardie Grant

Published: 2019-12-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781741176674

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It can be challenging to travel at your own pace in the modern world without falling for the temptations of fast planes, cheap airlines, last-minute tickets, quick-fix travel apps and overzealous tour operators. To actually take a back seat and allow yourself time to embrace the ebb and flow of travel requires a more thoughtful and philosophical way of journeying. Slow Travel: A Movement is a beautifully designed and practical compendium of places, activities, tours and experiences that will inspire you to get on the road in your own time and on your own terms. This book explores slow travel as a physical or philosophical endeavor, taking readers off the beaten track and through nature, and unveils journeys that will nurture talent and ignite the inner-self. In this fast-paced world, it's worth adjusting your vacation time to a pace we can all strive to keep up with.

The Slow Traveller
The Slow Traveller

Author: Jo Tinsley

Publisher: Leaping Hare Press

Published: 2023-06-15

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0711282331

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The Slow Traveller is a stunning call to change the way we travel today. Full of evocative photographic naturescapes and expertly guided by veteran slow traveller, Jo Tinsley of Ernest magazine, this leisurely guide focuses on how to have a more meaningful, mindful travel experience. Inviting readers to stroll through the book at their own pace, this must-have book for any eco-adventurer teaches adventurers to trust their instincts, embrace the unexpected, and travel by the power of their own steam. Exploring different types of destinations and modes of travels––from road trips and epic rail journeys to seeking mountain solitude—this ultimate aspirational travel guide encourages readers to allow themselves to be guided by curiosity and chance encounters, and find new ways to connect with others and with ourselves.

The Art of Slow Travel
The Art of Slow Travel

Author: Bhavana Gesota

Publisher: Bhawna Gesota

Published: 2021-03-15

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781736074305

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Have you ever dreamed of traveling and living in different parts of the world for weeks to months or even years at a time?From languid lunches on sun-dappled terraces amidst pink bougainvillea vine overlooking the azure blue of the Mediterranean Sea?to sipping endless cups of cay while wandering the markets of Istanbul?to exploring sites of mysticism, ritual, and power of ancient Egypt while floating down the Nile?Many people dream of experiencing the beauty of the differences in culture, language, and geography around the globe; but fears, doubts, and myths prevent them from taking that leap.If this is you, then? It's time to ditch short holiday travels, fast-paced itineraries filled with bucket-lists where the mantra is "more is better." Instead, it's time to go slow and travel deep where the mantra is "less is more."In The Art of Slow Travel, seasoned slow world traveler Bhavana Gesota breaks it down in a step-by-step manner how anyone armed with an independent spirit can make their dream of long-term slow world travel come true-without breaking your bank.In this book, you'll discover:?the what and why of slow travel?how to plan your travel budget & choose your destinations?ways to work & volunteer while traveling?tips to travel smart & spend less while on the road?overland journeying & finding cheap flights?adapting to an unfamiliar culture & a new language?connecting with the local community & making new friends?embracing challenges & beating the travel bluesPacked with travel anecdotes, tips, and practical advice, The Art of Slow Travel is an unusual guide that encourages an outlook of a smart, digitally savvy conscious slow travel, discovery, and self-growth.If wanderlust has bitten you then get this book, go slow travel, savor the journey, and see the world for less!