Carl Honoré

40 slow adventures by boat, bike, foot and train Take time to connect with the world as you embark on 40 slow adventures. Each of these journeys is on foot, bike, boat or train, allowing you to take in the history, absorb the landscape and meet extraordinary people along the way. Whether you roam the Rose City of Petra, feel...

In Praise of Slow by Carl Honore delves into the frenetic pace of modern life and its detrimental effects. Almost everyone complains about the hectic pace of their lives. These days, our culture teaches that faster is better. But in the race to keep up, everything suffers—our work, diet and health, our relationships, and sex lives. Carl Honore uncovers a...