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Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips |  | Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 6507
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 400
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 12.3 x 9.3 x 1.4
ISBN: 1426201257
Dewey Decimal Number: 910.4
EAN: 9781426201257
ASIN: 1426201257
Publication Date: October 16, 2007
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Product Description
No one knows the world like National Geographic—and in this lavish volume, we reveal our picks for the world's most fabulous journeys, along with helpful information for readers who want to try them out.
Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's travel writers, Journeys of a Lifetime spans the globe to highlight the best of the world's most famous and lesser known sojourns. It presents an incredible diversity of possibilities, from ocean cruises around Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Every continent and every possible form of transport is covered.
A timely resource for the burgeoning ranks of active travelers who crave adventurous and far-flung trips, Journeys of a Lifetime provides scores of creative ideas: trekking the heights of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania... mountain biking in Transylvania... driving through the scenic highlands of Scotland... or rolling through the outback on Australia's famous Ghan train... and dozens of other intriguing options all over the world.
Journeys of a Lifetime also features 22 fun Top 10 lists in all sorts of categories. What are the world's top 10 elevator rides, bridges to walk across, trolley rides, ancient highways, or underground walking adventures? Readers will love evaluating and debating the selections.
Each chapter showcases stunning photography, full-color maps, evocative text, and expert advice—including how to get there, when to visit, and how to make the most of the journey—all packaged in a luxurious oversize volume to treasure for years to come.
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 A "Must-Have" for those who love to travel! January 12, 2008
Melissa Kaye (Texas)
59 out of 61 found this review helpful
I love to travel and I think this book is fantastic! Browsing through this beautiful book, I had to add several travel destinations to my list of places I someday want to visit. If you want some great vacation ideas, from US to exotic oversees destinations, this book will provide many. Paging through the book is also an educational opportunity to discover a bit more about places around the world.
The book is not organized by location (although there is an index for finding specific destinations), but rather the itineraries are listed under the following categories:
Across Water
By Road
By Rail
On Foot
In Search Of Culture
In Gourmet Heaven
Into the Action
Up and Away
In Their Footsteps
Each destination or journey entry includes a page of photos and information. A small map showing the location and route (if applicable) is included as well as a list of highlights. There is also a paragraph or two about the trip and each destination includes sections labeled: When to Go, How Long, Planning, Insider Information, and Websites. These provide some good information and tips for travelers and the website listings give the readers a way to find more details if they want to plan a trip.
The book contains a wealth of ideas and there is certainly something for everyone. Just a sampling of the trips in the book:
Sampling Food along the Mediterranean
Following Che's trip in Argentina (as depicted in the movie "The Motorcycle Diaries")
Cycling Across Transylvania
Riding the Moroccan Camel Train
Driving from Utah's Bryce Canyon to Capital Reef
India's Golden Triangle (Dehli, Jaipur, Agra)
This is a beautiful book that is very well done. National Geographic does not disappoint here!
Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips December 25, 2007
D. K. Carlson (Longmont, CO USA)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
The format is wonderful--one simple page for each recommended location or activity. Each page includes the best time of year to travel and other recommendations. We've been to some of the selected locations, and the descriptions were very good for a one-page summary. It also helps you think of places to travel that you might not have thought of or considered. The pictures are beautiful. Great gift idea from friends who travel.
Fantastic! December 30, 2007
Brooke M. Bass (Gainesville, FL USA)
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
This is the perfect cocktail table book, and everyone that has looked at it loves it. I plan to order more for gifts.
I travel a lot, and this is very well done, with good photos and descriptions. It even gives the right time of year to travel to each place. Great book, and would highly recommend it.
Great broad perspective travel book January 7, 2008
Winter Williams (jackson, ms USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Great book for those interested in a little bit of everything. It is broken up into several sections that provide a nice variety of travel types (ex. culinary, culture, boat, plane, etc.) Incredible pictures for each entry.
This book is best used as a means of getting ideas for travel because it provides only general information rather than the specific "how to" for each journey.
Overall, a really interesting read.
Must Have for all Travelers February 8, 2008
S. Jennings
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is an amazing book. It has everything you ever need to know about amazing vacation spots. It even tells you the best time of year and best travel route. I especially liked that each section also included the top 10s, like top ten boat rides, etc throughout the world. This is a must have for anyone who loves to travel and is also just a great coffee table book. Everyone who visits finds themselves lost in the pages of this amazing book!!!
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