“I’m so enjoying reading It’s the Journey Not the Destination with my grandson, Alexander.” ARIANNA HUFFINGTON

“A beautiful, mindful approach to travelling the world.” JUNO MAGAZINE

“The prose is hypnotic and poetic, and casts a magical spell all of its own.” A FEW TO READ

“A wonderful addition to any child’s library… The whole book made me want to hit the open road, rucksack on my back and just a vague itinerary in my hand, to experience the joys of slow journeys.” SLOW TRAVEL

“If you are a young explorer who wants to see the world, this book is perfect for you!” ARMADILLO

“A wonderful book for families…would also work well in the classroom to support the teaching of geography and would definitely be an excellent addition to the primary school library.” LIBRARY LADY

“Important and timely….can be navigated in many ways and revisited…would make an excellent addition to Key Stage 2 classroom libraries.” JUST IMAGINE

“With elements of history, culture and traditions woven into each destination, readers can feast their souls on every aspect…the ideal starting point.” MY SHELVES ARE FULL

“Make sure to read carefully the author’s 12 ways to travel ‘Slow’; it could make all the difference to your experiences. Till then you can become a world traveller without leaving your sofa by slowly reading this beautifully illustrated book.” RED READING HUB BLOG

“Students with an appetite for amazing facts will love this … beautifully illustrated hardback. This book would be a fantastic present for a young person who is especially keen on geography and/or history and would also be very inspiring and topical in the classroom or library.” BOOKS FOR KEEPS

“Plus fort qu’une agence de voyages!” Le Monde

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Travelling slowly lets you experience the world in all its richness and wonder.

When you slow down and take your time, you notice the details that make each place unique. You meet people and learn about their history and culture. You discover new sounds, aromas and flavours.

Travelling slowly turns any journey into a balm for the soul and a banquet for the senses.

This book is a hymn to moving through the world at a gentle pace. It features four slower modes of transport: bicycle, train, boat and your own two feet.

Every night you can take a new adventure. Walk the famous Inca Trail in Peru. Sail back in time on the River Nile. Cycle up (and down) the steep Alpe d’Huez. Ride the railway to the top of Mount Washington.

Where will you and your child travel tonight?

PUBLICATION DATES:

UK: September 1, 2022

Australia: September 7, 2022

Español: 27 de Octubre 2022

Català: 27 d’Octubre 2022

Français: 6 avril 2023

Deutsch: 13 März 2023

Ελληνικά (Greek): July 2023

Croatian: July 2023

USA and Canada: May 2024