Journeys of a Lifetime: Second Edition by National Geographic

(Thank you to the publisher and TLC Book Tours for providing me with a copy of this book!)

about book:

Featuring 120 new destinations, this best-selling inspirational travel guide reveals 500 celebrated and lesser-known destinations around the globe, from ocean cruises in Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Completely revised and updated for its 10th anniversary.

Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic’s legendary travel writers, this fully updated, 10th anniversary edition of Journeys of a Lifetime spans the globe to highlight the best of the world’s most celebrated and lesser-known sojourns. Offering a diverse array of possibilities, every continent and possible form of transport is covered, illustrated with glorious color photographs. With 16 new pages; new destinations like Cartegena, Colombia; and updated information throughout, this timely new edition is the perfect resource for travelers who crave adventurous trips–from trekking the heights of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to mountain biking in Transylvania–and those searching for more specific experiences (the world’s top small cruises, hot new museums around the world, secrets for following in the footsteps of film and TV heroes, and more). Each chapter features stunning photography, full-color maps, and practical tips, including how to get there, when to visit, and how to make the most of your journey.

Informative and inspiring, this luxurious volume is a lifelong resource that readers will treasure for years to come.

my thoughts:

If travel is your bag, then this gorgeous book from National Geographic is for you. Journeys of a Lifetime is a giant travel guide (perfect for coffee tables) that is chock full of beautiful photographs, fascinating tidbits about dream destinations, the how-tos on ways to travel, and so much more. This lovely book will have you fantasizing about all the trips you never knew you wanted to take.  

The detailed descriptions of all the exciting things to-do in these 500 trips are just beyond - think surf school in Hawaii to a Champagne Tour in France to stalking the "Big Five" in Botswana (a country I would love to visit after reading all of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency books).  There are just so many amazing destinations in the world waiting to be visited and experienced - it is unbelievable! I couldn't help but be reminded of just how big the world really is and how much it has to offer. And so, I found myself thinking of a travel bucket list - how could I not?

This awesome list of lifetime trips was created by National Geographic's legendary travel writers; which means that all of these trips going to be fun, thrilling, and unforgettable.  The list is diverse and offers all of the various types of transportation options available.  Plus, these trips are for everyone - meaning, they cater to wine lovers to thrill seekers.  This is one book you won't want to put down.  I couldn't stop flipping through it and planning out dream vacations for me, my family, and friends.  I just LOVED this book to bits!! And I know that you will LOVE it, too. 

I would happily recommend Journeys of a Lifetime to fans of travel and National Geographic - you won't want to miss out on this fantastic book!

Here's the link to the TLC Book Tour schedule for: Journeys of a Lifetime

Thank you to the publisher and TLC Book Tours for providing me with a copy of this book!