Tales From Nowhere

Designed to foster a spirit of exploration and travel, this inspirational "armchair" guide features travel stories from an eclectic mix of writers. Their tales are personal, cover the globe and give a sense of adventure in all its facets, from the calm introspection found in a hidden natural place to the spiritual overhaul that an extreme event can bring about.Contributors to Tales from Nowhere include well-known travel writers as well as Lonely Planet guidebook authors and, on top of that, a number of recognized adventurers from all over the world. These include, to name but a few, Simon Winchester, Pico Iyer, Danny Wallace, Tim Cahill, Anthony Sattin, Stanley Stewart, Jason Elliott and Pam Houston.