Published in 2018
144 pages
Sarah Baxter is a writer, book author and editor specialising in travel, adventure, history and the great outdoors. In the name of exploration, she’s climbed Kilimanjaro, snorkelled with killer whales, eaten sheep’s brain, walked on the wings of a bi-plane, descended into an Icelandic volcano, learned to salsa in Barcelona and much, much more. Formerly deputy editor at Wanderlust travel magazine, she now writes for a range of outlets including The Telegraph, The Independent, iPaper, Wanderlust, Sunday Times Travel magazine, Country Walking and others. She has also authored many books, including A History of the World in 500 Walks, The Inspired Traveller’s Guide to Spiritual Places and Lonely Planet’s Where to Go When.
What is this book about?
From the manmade splendour of the Easter Island Statues in the Pacific Ocean, to the medieval pilgrimage of Camino de Santiago that stretches to Spain, discover places that will be a balm to the mind and a tonic to the soul.
Travel journalist Sarah Baxter has carefully curated a selection of the 25 most spiritual destinations from around the world – places that hold the promise of rare and profound experiences, whether areas of natural beauty imbued with spiritual significance or sites constructed for worship. From breathtaking scenery to religious capitals, Sarah’s enlightening text reveals the full story of each place, combined with evocative tales of previous visitors that will both delight and inspire.
Accompanied by beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that convey the unique tranquillity of each place, Inspired Traveller’s Guide: Spiritual Places takes readers closer to these sacred locations than ever before.
