Travel, Pilgrimage, Sacred Places

Lonely Planet presents Sustainable Escapes, a curated collection of the world's best low-impact resorts and experiences. From eco lodges and off-grid camps to responsible wildlife watching, we showcase the best eco-conscious trips to help travelers lower their carbon footprint and the impact made on the communities they visit.

2020 edition

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Photographer and longtime Japan resident captures stunning images of Japan's many UNESCO World Heritage sites Stunning full-color photographs Preface by Pico IyerAuthor and photographer John Lander takes the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites of Japan as a starting point for exploring the country's architecture, history, customs and festiv

WINNER OF THE RBC TAYLOR PRIZE "Every day on a bike trip is like the one before--but it is also completely different, or perhaps you are different, woken up in new ways by the mile."

This enlightening book is geared toward aspiring pilgrims who seek encouragement in following their commitment to a spiritual path, whether in the traditional sense to a holy shrine, for example or metaphorically, as a transformational psychological process.