Discover the world's most peaceful destinations.

In Quiet Escapes, award-winning travel writer Emma Thomson curates 50 inspirational trips from across the globe, each carefully selected to help you find your Zen. Including a host of natural wilderness adventures, remote island retreats, sacred pilgrim routes and unexpected oases of quiet in urban areas, this definitive guide equips you with the very best places to unwind and enjoy some true quiet reflection.

From stargazing in New Zealand to feeding mind, body and soul in Bali, an art safari in Zambia to a quiet city break in Switzerland, you will be spoilt for choice when planning your next calming escape.

About the Author
Emma Thomson specialises in remote destinations and responsible tours. In September 2018 she wrote a piece for The Independent about burning out and going on a 'holiday for the heart' in Wales which involved silence outside of sharing therapy sessions. She writes for National Geographic Traveller, The Telegraph, The Times, The Independent, London ES, The Sunday Times, Wanderlust, Metro and FT. She has featured on BBC Radio 4's From Our Own Correspondent and presented for TV. Winner of Travel Writer of the Year 2019.


Book Information
ISBN 9781529420555
Author Emma Thomson
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Greenfinch
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 980g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 196mm * 26mm