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| Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips | 
 enlarge | Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic
Category: Book
List Price: $40.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (26 reviews)
Sales Rank: 276
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.2
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 9.1 x 1.5
ISBN: 1426201257
Dewey Decimal Number: 910.4
EAN: 9781426201257
ASIN: 1426201257
Publication Date: October 16, 2007
Release Date: October 16, 2007
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 Journeys of a lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips January 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Journeys of a lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips
We saw this on some TV show and were very impressed with the scope of this book from Nat. Geo. And when it came the next day after ordering we had a firsthand look at it. The photos are some of the best from NGS and the succinct stories for each trip open your eyes to the wonderful world we live in!
Highly recommend this book which is able to build many bridges for us as Americans.
 nice January 27, 2008
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
This book can be a little annoying at times. The chapters are divided into catagories such a "travel by train," or "travel on foot." This means if you want to say go to Peru, you have to look at the index for Peru and flip to all the scattered writeups. You might miss something. I think there could be a little more info written too on each "Journey" mentioned. Sometimes it's not enough to get a true excitement about the place, event, or experience. Overall I do like the book though. Great reference and gives enough info to do some research on your own when making plans for your trip. Great photos.
review book January 21, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips
Very interesting and entertaining to read. Good coffee table item
Beautiful book January 18, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I wasn't sure if this table book would actually be useful, but it really was. My boyfriend was able to look through the pages and view places he'd like to go.
A "Must-Have" for those who love to travel! January 12, 2008
38 out of 38 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!
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