Auckland Council Libraries: The art of slow travel

The art of slow travel

Slow travel is a style of travel that emphasises really connecting to the places you vist. Explore this new trend through our selection of titles below and experience the world at a slower eco-friendlier pace, using all your senses. 

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Slow travel

Penny Watson

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This is a practical compendium of places, tours and experiences that will inspire you to travel in your own time and on your own terms. In this fast-paced world, it's worth adjusting your vacation time to a pace we can all strive to keep up with.

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Grounded

Seth Stevenson

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In this age of high-speed travel, Stevenson takes us back to a time when travel meant putting one foot in front of the other. Stevenson winds his way around the world by biking, walking, ferries, buses and trains, but never gets on an airplane.

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Magical travels

Sharon Breslin

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Sharon Breslin takes you on a truly magical journey as she shares her tale of adventures through mystical ancient lands. Sharon's intrepid journeys have unlocked her spiritual self in ways she could never have imagined.

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The joys of travel

Thomas Swick

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In this book, Thomas Swick reflects on what he has identified as "the seven joys of travel". Seven true stories along with Swick’s essays illustrate these joys. This read will inspire you to get the most out of your time away from home.

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The art of pilgrimage

Phil Cousineau

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This book shows that every journey can be transformative if it’s started with a desire for spiritual renewal. Whether traveling to Mecca or Memphis, the journey becomes profound when the traveller’s heart is open to experiencing the sacred.

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Travelling light

Alastair Sawday

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Alastair Sawday has spent his life travelling. In this book, he shares his experiences and explores the value of travel. This title is an awakening to the frailty of everything we love through consciously slow journeying.

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Walking with Plato

Gary Hayden

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In this delightful British tale, Gary Hayden discovers that solitude and weary limbs bring him closer to the wisdom of philosophers. For anyone craving an escape from the demands of the modern world, this book leads towards newfound clarity.

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Food lover's guide to the world

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Take your taste buds on a tour around the world and cook up your next great culinary adventure. This book presents a lifetime of eating experiences that will lead you from one end of the globe to the other at the pace of your palate.

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Walking to listen

Andrew Forsthoefel

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At 23, Andrew Forsthoefel headed out from his in Pennsylvania, with a backpack, an audio recorder, and a sign that read "Walking to Listen." He had just graduated from Middlebury College and decided to take a cross-country quest for guidance.

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3 mph

Polly Letofsky

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Polly Letofsky left her Colorado home and headed west across 4 continents and over 14,000 miles - by foot - to become the first woman to walk around the world. In this book, she richly details her journey with honest reflection.

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The vanlife companion

Ed Bartlett

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Welcome to life on four wheels. Hit the open road with this practical and inspiring guide. This book is a great introduction to the global #vanlife phenomenon and is geared to helping you have amazing adventures of your own.

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Slow train to Switzerland

Diccon Bewes

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This is the story of how a nostalgic tour surprised an expat author, revealing a Switzerland very different from the present - and an unexpected personal connection with the diarist in a startling twist.

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