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Wherever You Go

A Guide to Mindful, Sustainable, and Life-Changing Travel

Read by Kyle Tait, James Langton, Corey Brill, Fred Sanders and Janina Edwards

About The Book

From the former CEO of renowned travel guide publisher Lonely Planet, a look at how travel can transform not only the traveler, but also the world.

Imagine your job was to travel the world, then report back on how everyone else should do it. That’s what happened to Daniel Houghton when, fresh out of Western Kentucky University, he took the helm of legendary travel publisher Lonely Planet, then owned by a billionaire who had taken a shine to his work. Suddenly, he was not only jetting off to parts unknown, but closing business deals in foreign languages and scrambling to learn fifty different sets of table manners.

As the son of a Delta pilot and a flight attendant, Daniel had always loved to travel, but after Lonely Planet it morphed into a mission—to spread the word about travel’s unique power to change hearts and minds. In Wherever You Go, he speaks for, and to, a new generation, who want more out of travel than a list of experiences. They use it to develop empathy and cultural awareness, whether flying across the world or just heading to a different neighborhood for dinner.

Daniel shares his own tips, as well as drawing on interviews with travel legends like Richard Branson, pros like Delta’s longest-serving flight attendant ever, and everyday folks with fascinating stories. You’ll meet Kevan Chandler, a young man in a wheelchair who realized his dream of seeing Europe thanks to six friends who carried him around in a homemade backpack; Captain Lee Rosbach of Bravo’s Below Deck, who guides his young crew to all ends of the earth; and Laura Dekker, the youngest person ever to sail single-handedly around the world. They talk about everything—from their favorite places and their worst misadventures to the environmental and economic impacts of travel. And everyone attests to how their cross-cultural experiences have shaped their worldviews, their politics, their relationships, and even their careers.

Whether you’ve booked your next trip or you’re still Instagram-dreaming, let Wherever You Go inspire you to roam beyond your comfort zone.

About The Author

Photograph by Oliver Hess
Daniel Houghton

Daniel Houghton is the former CEO of Lonely Planet and a regular public speaker. A lifelong traveler, he has visited more than 35 countries and logged 2 million miles over the course of his career. Houghton began working as a photojournalist for publications which include The Seattle Times, the US Army, and the Associated Press before joining Lonely Planet. He was named one of Forbes magazine’s 30 under 30 standouts that are changing the media industry in 2017. His speaking career includes keynote presentations for Booking, Grupo Vidanta, and the World Summit for Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and has regularly appeared on CNBC as a travel expert. He lives outside Nashville, TN, on a farm.

About The Readers

Kyle Tait

James Langton

James Langton trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and later as a musician at the Guildhall School in London. He has worked in radio, film and television, also appearing in theater in England and on Broadway. James was born in York, England and now lives in New York City.

Corey Brill

Fred Sanders

Janina Edwards

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (November 26, 2019)
  • Runtime: 5 hours and 52 minutes
  • ISBN13: 9781508299721

Raves and Reviews

"Narrator Kyle Tait takes the helm of an ensemble cast in this exploration of travel and how it can enrich one's life. Author Daniel Houghton's life as the son of a flight attendant offered him opportunities for travel, but it wasn't until he landed a job with Lonely Planet, a travel guidebook publisher, at age 24 that traveling became a way of life for him. Tait captures Houghton's initial qualms about international travel on his first visit to India and follows how it became an enticing and fulfilling part of his life. . . . the interviews with other seasoned travelers provide an enthusiastic and diverse medley of voices that provide tips on fulfilling and sustainable travel. This inspiring listening experience will tantalize the travel buds."

– AudioFile Magazine

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