Book Review: Slow Journeys – The pleasures of travelling by foot

There seems to be something curious happening to the book industry of late. From books on slow cooking to yoga and meditation and tomes on finding calm and balance in our lives, could it be possible that publishers are really taking notice of an inherent need out there? Are we really – dare I say it?… thinking about the possibility of actually Slowing Down?

Not sure about you, but 90% of my stress and 90% of my nightly Chardonnay ritual is securely hinged in The Rush. The need to achieve, to do, to complete, to succeed, to account. Even our family’s travels have been fraught with fitting as much as we possibly can into the shortest amount of precious and valuable time – a commodity not only defined by hours – but by money and effort.

So wonderful, then, to open and melt into this lovely book by Australian meanderer, Gillian Souter. This wandering author has already penned three books on walking journeys – Classic Walks in Western Europe, Walking France and Walking Italy - books that feature landscapes to readily tempt many a voyaging soul. Souter’s latest offering – Slow Journeys: The pleasures of travelling by foot - may not feature a collection of far-flung, ranging routes, but it is nonetheless a fascinating read for any traveller. Read more

Inspiration for Women Travellers

I love TRAVEL books, especially those relating to inspirational adventures. My shelves at home are lined with Lonely Planet books from every place I have visited and each one is a constant reminder of my travels to that special part of the world! If your a woman looking for inspiration, travel advice or just a great read, then allow me to share a couple of my favourites! Read more