Journeys of a lifetime : 500 of the world's greatest trips.

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Washington, D.C : National Geographic Society, c2007Description: 400 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cmISBN:

9781426201257

Subject(s):

TRAVEL GUIDEBOOKS

LOC classification:

G 465 .J68 2007

Contents:

Across water -- By road -- By rail -- On foot -- In search of culture -- In gourmet heaven -- Into the action -- Up and away -- In their footsteps.

Summary: 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 , 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. [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? 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. --From publisher description

Item type:

Books - Reference

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books - Reference	National University - Manila	LRC - Main Reference	Tourism Management	REF G 465 .J68 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c.1	Available		NULIB000014054

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Includes index.

Across water -- By road -- By rail -- On foot -- In search of culture -- In gourmet heaven -- Into the action -- Up and away -- In their footsteps.

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 , 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. [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? 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. --From publisher description

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