Discover 25 mystical destinations from around the globe in this enchanting guide full of magic, folklore and exquisitely beautiful places.
Travel writer Sarah Baxter expertly curates
the world’s most wonder-filled sites where magic is made manifest. Discover the
history and geography of each site and learn their most significant and
spellbinding stories , with suggestions of features to look out for and information on ceremonies. Filled with
beautifully bewitching illustrations , this guide aims to transport you, in the comfort of your own armchair, to
sacred and mystical spots ,
digging into their legends and
evoking their supernatural essence .
Seeking a transcendent travel experience? Take a
magical pilgrimage to Alfaborg, the City of Elves; marvel at the
otherworldly splendour of Xandadu, the heart of a lost dynasty; and discover the gateway to the afterlife in the Alepotrypa Cave. In these pages we meet
mythical kings, explore
sacred summits and
enchanted architecture, and find a cast of giants, ghosts, golems and sea creatures.
Featured locations:
Tintagel,
England
Cadair Idris,
Wales
Loch Coruisk,
Scotland
Alfaborg,
Iceland
Chartres Labyrinth,
France
Harz Mountains,
Germany
Old-New Synagogue,
Czech Republic
Lake Bled,
Slovenia
Alepotrypa Cave,
Greece
Tartessos,
Spain
Cyclops Riviera,
Italy
Gedi Ruins,
Kenya
Stone Circles of Senegambia,
Senegal &
The Gambia
Xanadu,
China
Takachiho,
Japan
Spiti Valley,
India
Mount Mani,
South Korea
The Pinnacles,
Australia
Nan Madol,
Micronesia
Majorville Medicine Wheel,
Canada
Bonaventure Cemetery,
USA
Mount Shasta,
USA
Malinalco,
Mexico
Lake Guatavita,
Colombia
Nazca Lines,
Peru
Each book in the
Inspired Traveller’s Guides series offers readers a fascinating, informative and charmingly illustrated guide to must-visit destinations round the globe. Also from this series, explore intriguing:
Artistic Places (March 2021),
Spiritual Places,
Literary Places and
Hidden Places.
Sobre o autor
Amy Grimes is an illustrator based in London, UK. Drawing inspiration from nature and the natural world, Amy’s work often features bright and bold illustrated motifs, floral icons and leafy landscapes. As well as working on commissioned illustrations, Amy also sells prints, textiles and stationery under the brand of Hello Grimes.