The Healing Power of Birdsong and Quiet Spaces

Is there anywhere left in the world that is truly quiet? This episode, we seek to find out, with Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler’s Global Digital Director, and writer Yulia Denisyuk joining Lale in the studio to talk about their favorite quiet places—from the sprawling deserts of Wadi Rum, Jordan, to the Makgadikgadi salt pans of Botswana. And if you’re still left wanting more inspiration for finding stillness on our noisy planet, check out our fully list of quiet places on cntraveler.com after listening.