Gemma Purkiss Graphic Designer

ABOUT

Wonders and Wanderings began as a six-day pilgrimage along the Pilgrims’ Way—and grew into a mission to redefine adventure for hesitant explorers. More than a guidebook, it’s a slow travel manifesto: a 112-page, Swiss-bound toolkit designed to dissolve barriers between curiosity and action.

Two parts, one purpose:
Prepare: Train, pack, and plan with confidence.
Walk: Navigate the route’s wonders—from ancient pubs to isolated paths—with curated photography and honest insights.

Designed for interaction, not just instruction:
Perforated stage-planning pages + note sections to personalise the journey.
A postcard to share tales mid-adventure, and die-cut stickers to commemorate it.
Digital companion (GPX files + interactive map) for real-time confidence.

Details with intent:
165x230mm: Distinctive on shelves, practical in hand.
Swiss binding: Lies flat for seamless use.

Born from a solo walk, now empowering a community—with plans to expand the series (Cotswold Way, Italian trails) and turn anxiety into anticipation, one route at a time.

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