Discover the world's most peaceful destinations. In Quiet Escapes, award-winning travel writer Emma Thomson curates 50 inspirational trips from across the globe, each carefully selected to help you find your Zen. Including a host of natural wilderness adventures, remote island retreats, sacred pilgrim routes and unexpected oases of quiet in urban areas, this definitive guide equips you with the very best places to unwind and enjoy some true quiet reflection. From stargazing in New Zealand to feeding mind, body and soul in Bali, an art safari in Zambia to a quiet city break in Switzerland, you will be spoilt for choice when planning your next calming escape.