Lonely Planet's latest collection explores the unexpected acts of kindness that can occur on the road: those unforgettable human connections that transform our travels. The stories depict a rich assortment of misadventures and predicaments with humour, poignancy and exhilaration, ultimately illustrating that, regardless of background and beliefs, people care for one another. The Kindness of Strangers includes a preface by the Dalai Lama and original work by Tim Cahill, Pico Iyer, Jan Morris and Dave Eggers.