Travelling Light: Journeys Among Special People and Places

A charming and beautifully written account of the pleasures of slow travel - for readers of Patrick Leigh Fermor, Colin Thubron and Eric Newby.\n'Lawrence Sterne once suggested that we travel for one of just three reasons: imbecility of mind, infirmity of body or inevitable necessity. One might add to Sterne's little list: envy, curiosity - or just too much bloody rain at home. Escape, in other words.'\nCampaigner, publisher and wanderer Alastair Sawday has spent his life travelling. En route he has unearthed a multitude of stories - stories of people ploughing their own furrows, of travellers' tales, stories from the 'front line' of his publishing , ruminations and reflections about places, people and ideas. In this deeply charming, erudite and spirited book, he shares his experiences and explores the value of travel.\n'The richer our imaginations, the richer our travel experience. We British do things one way and the Spaniards another; there are unlimited ways of doing everything. Kindness is found in unexpected places, as is eccentricity. Eccentrics are an endangered species and need as much protection as does the house sparrow.'\nTravelling Light is a gradual awakening to the fragility of everything we love through contemplative, consciously slow journeying. Every visit uncovers difference - from France profonde to the darker side of Sicily, and to the woodland, flora, fauna, views and silence of rural Britain. Alastair Sawday gives voice to those of us who have climbed no mountains, discovered no rivers, created no great institutions, powered no legislation, changed very little - but who yearn to understand the world and make sense of its infinite variety.

Travel

Sawday, Alastair

Europe

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Are you a garden lover? Then you'll love these places. Wake up in someone else's bed, to the delights of someone else's garden - and you don't even have to do the weeding. 
This guide contains ninety-nine very special houses with gardens to match in England, Scotland and Wales. We look for places that we like, for lovely houses, beautiful gardens and a genuine welcome. 
Each entry has color photographs, regional maps, precise directions and much more.

Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay: Garden Bed & Breakfast

Alastair Sawday Pub Co Ltd

This best-selling book continues to be a winner. With more than 600 delightful places to stay from farmhouses to castles, there will always be something for everyone.

Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay: British Bed and Breakfast

Food, Lodging & Transportation

Covers 350 special places to stay in Europe, plus information on courses and activities to enjoy and experience while staying there. Whether readers want to truffle hunt, learn to sail, or study watercolor painting, this unique resource will be invaluable for planning their European adventure. Many of the properties--around two thirds included in this book--run instructional courses on indoor and outdoor activities available in the area. Only the cream of the crop are featured in this exciting new title. And of course, all properties included have gone under our special Sawday inspection so visitors can expect a very warm welcome!

Special Places to Stay Europe With Courses and Activities

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Alistair Sawday's Guide to French Bed & Breakfast

UNKNO

Guide to Special Paris Hotels

Special Places to Stay in Spain

Portfolio Pubns

Special Places to Stay Spain and Portugal

St Martins Pr

Taking the same successful, proven philosoph y and format of the established Alastair Sawday titles, Spec ial Places to Stay in Ireland unlocks the magic and mystery of the Emerald Isle and opens the door to real Irish hospita lity in every county. '

Special Places to Stay in Ireland, 1998

Regarded as the definitive guide to French bed and breakfasts, this fourth edition is more comprehensive than ever. Over 600 chateaus, manors, farmhouses, townhouses, villas and cottages are illustrated with color photographs. Each offers something special--be it a sincere welcome, beautiful views, great food or stunning interiors. Easy-to-use maps, excellent directions and honest write-ups ensure that disappointment is avoided. This guide is so popular and respected that is has a waiting list of houses waiting to be in it!

French Bed & Breakfast

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