Slow Journeys by Gillian Souter

An experienced long distance traveller shares the pleasures of exploring the world at a walking pace.

These days travel is easy. With the ability to see a number of countries within a couple of days many cram as much into a holiday as possible. However, if your reasons for travel are to explore beautiful landscapes and discover local cultures whilst revitalising yourself, then a long walk is for you.

Whether tramping along New Zealand's Milford Track or a slow ramble through the French countryside, this practical guide focuses on a comfortable approach to walking. Gillian Souter, drawing on her experiences as a long time, long distance traveller offers useful information on the logistics that face all walkers: planning your itinerary, choosing kit and avoiding hazards. Slow Journeys also includes 'Top Ten' lists of walking tracks, useful websites and a packing checklist.

Generously rich in whimsical considerations and observations and written in a warm, personal and amusing style, Slow Journeys is an alternative to the extreme hiking guides that assume that the walker needs to be self-reliant for food and shelter. Slow Journeys is for those who prefer a decent night's sleep, a nice galss of wine at the end of a long day and a waymarked footpath to follow.
Published by Allen & Unwin