Lonely Planet the Joy of Quiet Places

Discover 60 of our planet's quietest places plus 120 travel ideas to help readers find solace in their surroundings. Featuring serene natural spaces to urban oases, this inspiring book explores the joy and mindfulness that each of these treasured destinations brings - with beautiful photography and essential travel tips to help you get there.

Breathe deeply as you bathe in the golden sunlight that trickles through the wild forests of Olympic National Park in Washington State, US; relish in nature's silence as you spot native wildlife along the mighty Fitzroy River in Australia's Kimberley region; or marvel at the other-wordly dams surrounded by breathtaking Welsh landscapes at Elan Valley in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains, UK. This unique book is the ultimate guide to resetting your focus, reconnecting with the natural world - and yourself - and finding joy in spaces far from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Inside The Joy of Quiet Places:

60 in-depth profiles of quiet places with an explanation as to what makes each destination so joyful

120 extra ideas for quiet travel experiences

Expert local voices offer insight and a Q&A about each peaceful place

At-a-glance reasons to go that provide a glimpse into what you can expect to find during each trip

In the know tips and insights, locator maps, stunning photography, how to get there, the best months to go, what to take with you, must-do activities, experiences not to be missed, accessibility awareness, and low-carbon transport options

Foreword by Erling Kagge, author of Silence: In the Age of Noise

Covers destinations including Africa & the Middle East, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania

Beautiful and vibrant book cover by Owen Gatley, illustrator of all books within Lonely Planet's Joy of series