Why go far away when everything is Closeby

By Karin Rey and Maya Haus

A visually driven and inspiring exploration of landscapes close to home, revealing the extraordinary in the familiar.

Why Go Far Away When Everything Is Closeby invites readers to rediscover the richness of landscapes that are often overlooked.

Moving through familiar environments with a fresh perspective, the book challenges the idea that meaningful journeys require distance. Instead, it reveals the depth, beauty and complexity of places close to home.

The book includes 15 curated hikes across Switzerland with near vs. far comparisons and detachable postcards for every local destination.

Combining visual storytelling with a quiet and reflective tone, the project offers a different way of seeing — one that values attention, proximity and a renewed awareness of the everyday.

Key Facts:

  • Publisher: Rotpunktverlag, Zurich

  • Language: German (materials available in EN/FR)

  • Genre: Visual / Narrative Non-fiction

  • Themes: Landscape, perception, proximity, travel

  • Rights: Available

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