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Kinfolk travel : Slower ways to see the world / John Burns.

Summary:

"Explore the art of mindful travel with Kinfolk, the pioneers in "slow living," their philosophy of simplicity, authenticity, intentionality and community. With nearly 450,000 copies in print, the Kinfolk series has applied this philosophy to entertaining(The Kinfolk Table), interior design (The Kinfolk Home), and living with nature (The Kinfolk Garden). Now they have turned their attention to "slow travel," offering readers a road map for planning trips that foster meaningful connections with local people and authentic experiences of local culture. Go museum hopping in Tasmania, or birdwatching in London. Explore the burgeoning fashion community in Dakar. Take a bicycle tour through Idaho, or a train trip from Oslo to Bergen. Drawing on the magazine's global community of writers and photographers, Kinfolk Travel takes readers to over 20 location across five continents, with travel tips from locals, stunning images, and thoughtful essays"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781648290749
ISBN: 1648290744
Physical Description: 347 pages ; 29 cm
Publisher: New York, NY : artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Company, Incorporated [2021]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

The bookish side of Baltimore -- Modern art in Mumbai -- Farm to table in Tirana -- Street style in Dakar -- The suburban sights of Paris -- Museum hopping in Tasmania -- The sound of Santiago -- Headline -- The myth of authenticity -- How to avoid the influencer trap -- On souvenirs -- The slopes of Shemshak -- Hiking in the Scottish Highlands -- Faroese food culture -- Wild wellness in New Zealand -- Viniculture in the Beqaa Valley -- Bouldering in the Negev Desert -- A cycle tour of Idaho -- Birdwatching in London -- Leave no trace -- On hidden help -- Beyond sustainability -- A road trip through the emirates -- The cable cars of Switzerland -- The train from Oslo to Bergen -- Sailing around Greece -- Driving from Yerevan to Dilijan -- Tokyo by taxi --The ferry to Orcas Island -- Exploring Iceland on foot -- The joys of airplane food -- How to travel slower -- The pros and cons of GPS.