Wherever You Go

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

By: Daniel Houghton

Narrated by: Kyle Tait, James Langton, Corey Brill, Fred Sanders, Janina Edwards

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.

Critic 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."

Listen Up!

This is a fantastic collection of interviews from a group of very well-traveled individuals. From Australia, to Iraq, to Vietnam. Well worth your time.

old white men bragging

I wanted to like it but it was too much old rich people that say you can do everything.. yes ofcourse you already did everything. for me, a young adult, I Just wanted to hear travel stories but instead i heard bragging