Lonely Planet 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.