Phoebe Smith – författare

Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year 2025 A Financial Times best summer travel book of 2024 'A powerfully delicate book of love, loss and discovery, along paths of emotional understanding and physical wonder.' Raynor Winn

Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year 2025 A Financial Times best summer travel book of 2024Travel Book of the Year at the Inspire Global Media Awards'A powerfully delicate book of love, loss and discovery, along paths of emotional understanding and physical wonder.' Raynor WinnOn an assignment to walk the most famous pilgrimage in the world – the Camino de Santiago, in northern Spain – Phoebe Smith somehow lost her way.Having spent a lifetime exploring unfamiliar places, she quit her dream job, ended her long-term relationship and headed home to North Wales to discover the point to… everything.In her search for answers she found herself – quite by accident – walking some of Britain’s oldest pilgrim paths. And by following these old ways, she ended up confronting past traumas that she thought she had laid to rest.But while it follows holy trails, this is not a book about religion. From losing her mother as a teenager to surviving toxic relationships, Phoebe offers an unflinchingly honest look at her battle with an eating disorder, depression, and the pitfalls of newfound singledom.Skilfully weaving together Phoebe’s own story with those of countless travellers past and present, Wayfarer reveals how nature and place can heal past wounds, offering a pathway to salvation she’d never thought existed.

A unique title from Bradt, showcasing a brand new collection of remarkable travellers' tales with a different slant, following on the heels of To Oldly Go!, one of the UK's best-selling travel titles of 2015. All the contributors were initially reluctant solo travellers, apprehensive about taking the plunge to go it alone after years of travel with a partner or friend. Some have embarked on the trip of a lifetime, walking or cycling alone through potentially hostile countries, but finding only kindness and hospitality - with a few hairy adventures thrown in. One story is by Bradt founder Hilary Bradt, who confronted her fears and set out to fulfil a childhood dream to ride a horse through Ireland shortly after her marriage broke up. Others are widows and widowers in their later years who were anxious about joining an organised trip on their own or who wanted to make a difference in the world by volunteering their experience and knowledge. Many ages, many personalities, one goal: to travel, and one stumbling block: anxiety. Part literature, part guide, with tips for successful solo travel. Reassuring, entertaining and inspiring.

Explore the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path, a 130-mile National Trail weaving together the very best of Norfolk’s inland and coastal scenery. Beginning at Knettishall Heath and ending at Hopton-on-Sea, this inspiring long-distance walk follows ancient Roman roads, wild marshlands, dramatic clifftops, and sweeping sandy beaches beneath famously big East Anglian skies. Whether you plan to complete the entire Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path trail in one journey or break it into shorter sections over several weekends, excellent public transport links connect many towns and villages along the route, offering flexibility for day walks or longer trips. This comprehensive Cicerone guidebook describes the route in 11 easy-to-follow daily stages, and the trail's gentle terrain makes it ideal for both novice long-distance walkers and seasoned explorers seeking a relaxed walking holiday. Walk in the footsteps of ancient Britons and Romans along the historic Peddars Way, before joining the Norfolk Coast Path to experience vast salt marshes, bustling seaside towns, and the wild beauty of Blakeney Point and Holkham’s dunes.Encounter a Norfolk landscape as varied as it is atmospheric, one moment treading through tranquil Breckland woods, the next bracing against the wind atop remote cliffs or strolling bustling resort promenades in Hunstanton and Sheringham.The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path route is alive with history and wildlife: look out for the Norfolk Songlines sculptures, ancient tumuli, migrating birds, and the enduring traces of Bronze Age and Roman settlement.Enjoy thoughtful stage planning, with daily distances ranging from 6 to 18 miles (12–29km), and comprehensive information on local facilities, public transport, and recommended overnight stops in welcoming Norfolk towns and villages like Castle Acre, Wells-next-the-Sea, Cley, Cromer, and Great Yarmouth.The guidebook features step-by-step descriptions of the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path route, 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey map extracts, inspiring photography, and a handy route summary table for easy planning.The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path trail can be enjoyed year-round, revealing new facets in every season, from wild winter seascapes frosted with snow to the tranquil stillness of Breckland woods in summer. Plan your Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path adventure with the definitive Cicerone guidebook to the route, providing everything needed to immerse yourself in the wild, ever-changing beauty, history, and wildlife of Norfolk’s iconic National Trail.