NatGeo takes you on a photographic tour of the world’s most spectacular destinations, inspiring tangible ideas for your next trip. Travel to hundreds of the most breathtaking locales—both natural and man-made—illustrated with vivid images taken by the organization’s world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, rain forests, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture. Loaded with hard service information for each location, Destinations of a Lifetime has it all: when to go, where to eat, where to stay, and what to do to ensure the most enriching and authentic experience. Read more

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherTake a journey through every country in the world. 850 images. 230 countries. One complete picture. With details of every United Nations-approved country in the world, and a few more principalities and dependencies besides, Lonely Planet's Travel Book is the ultimate introduction to a world of travel and the essential travel reference book for every household! Each country is profiled by Lonely Planet's expert authors and features details of when to visit, what to see and do, and how to learn more about the country's culture from its film, music, food and drink. Every entry has a map and statistics about the country. All brand new, incredible photography illustrates each country, depicting what life is like in each nation from photographic portraits of people, beautiful landscape photographs and vibrant street photography.About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, gift and lifestyle books and stationery, as well as an award-winning website, magazines, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. Read more

From the creator of the popular Instagram account of the same name: More than 300 stunning photographs of Paris’s most enchanting doorways.   What’s behind the doorways of the world’s most beautiful city?   History. Mystery. Refuge. Beauty. Love. Possibility.  Doorways of Paris presents a new way to explore the most beautiful city in the world. Organized by arrondissement so residents and visitors alike can seek out the doors as they walk, this “highly recommended” book celebrates the glories of the city’s architecture, from Napoleonic majesty to art nouveau whimsy, Haussmannian symmetry to art deco elegance (Culture Honey).   “Doorways to Paris is a portal to Parisian life that will have readers longing to find a doorway to call their own.” —Resident Magazine Read more

Embark on an unforgettable journey tailored to your travel desires with "Travel 3 Ways: Europe" - a comprehensive guide that unveils the multifaceted allure of Europe. Whether you're a backpacker on a shoestring, planning fun-packed rail and stay escapades, or seeking opulent indulgence, this book is your passport to the ultimate European experience.Dive into comprehensive overviews of Europe’s diverse cultures, geography, and storied past.Discover the joy of European travel and why it appeals to travelers of all ages and interests.Plan seamlessly with advice on the best times to visit, managing your budget, and what to pack.Backpackers will revel in:Insider tips on affordable accommodations from hostels to budget-friendly lodges.The lowdown on navigating Europe by rail passes and budget airlines.A gastronomic map to cheap eats — think street food and vibrant local markets.Cultural experiences that won't break the bank including free festivals and attractions.Rail and stay enthusiasts can immerse themselves in:Strategies for getting the most out of rail passes and discovering scenic routes.Recommendations for mid-range accommodations that offer regional charm without sacrificing comfort.Tips for finding delectable dining options on-the-go, ensuring you savor Europe's culinary landscape even with a tight schedule.Luxury-seekers will find:Selections of top-tier hotels and resorts for an opulent stay.How to travel in style using first-class trains and private transfers.Dine like royalty at Michelin-starred spots and exclusive culinary events.Access to exclusive leisure: think private tours and VIP tickets.There’s more!Off-the-beaten-path recommendations for a unique travel experience.Seasonal events and festivals guide to plan your visit around Europe's vibrant calendar.An introduction to eco-friendly travel options that help preserve Europe’s beauty.Wrap up your trip with tips on:How to keep memories alive through albums or digital storytelling.Sharing your journey with others via hosting or writing about your travels.Plus, you'll find helpful appendices including language phrases, travel apps, and consulate information. "Travel 3 Ways: Europe" is written in an easily digestible style brimming with practical facts – no jargon here! Get ready to widen your horizons while witnessing Europe like never before. Ready? Europe awaits. Read more

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Three centuries of Utopian dreams came true in the 1890s, when a group of idealists founded Fairhope as a cooperative colony on a lush bluff along Alabama's Gulf Coast. The visionary settlers thought their experimental village had a "fair hope" of success. An oasis of idealism and equality, Fairhope not only succeeded but grew into an elegant enclave of individualism and intellect. The bayside town is the world's oldest and largest single-tax colony as well as a popular resort that draws visitors from around the world. Photographic images herein capture the uniquedevelopment by adventurous characters with diverse backgrounds. This book is a map of "Old Fairhope." Read more

"Embark on an unforgettable journey through the wild landscapes of South Africa with 'South Africa Safari: Big Five and Beyond.' In this captivating guide, we invite you to explore the untamed beauty and diverse wildlife that define this extraordinary destination. From thrilling encounters with the iconic Big Five to immersive experiences in stunning national parks and reserves, this book is your ultimate companion to discovering the wonders of the South African safari.Join us as we venture into the heart of the African bush, where lions roam the savannah, elephants roam the plains, and rhinos graze in the shadow of ancient baobab trees. Through vivid storytelling, stunning photography, and expert insights, we offer a glimpse into the awe-inspiring sights, sounds, and sensations of the South African wilderness.Whether you're a seasoned safari enthusiast or embarking on your first African adventure, 'South Africa Safari: Big Five and Beyond' provides essential tips, recommendations, and inspiration to help you make the most of your journey. From choosing the perfect safari lodge to planning unforgettable game drives, we've got you covered every step of the way.But our exploration doesn't end with the Big Five. Beyond the iconic wildlife encounters, we delve into the rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and hidden gems that make South Africa a truly extraordinary destination. From exploring vibrant cities and coastal towns to discovering ancient rock art and local traditions, there's something for every traveler to experience and enjoy.So pack your bags, grab your camera, and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. 'South Africa Safari: Big Five and Beyond' is your passport to discovering the magic of the African bush and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Welcome to the wild wonders of South Africa – let the journey begin!" Read more

Explore the mystery and beauty of historic ghost towns from Illinois to California with this gorgeously illustrated guide to America’s favorite highway.The quintessential boom-and-bust highway of the American West, Route 66 once hosted a thriving array of boom towns built around oil wells, railroad stops, cattle ranches, resorts, stagecoach stops, and gold mines. Join Route 66 expert Jim Hinckley as he tours more than twenty-five ghost towns, rich in stories and history, complemented by gorgeous sepia-tone and color photography by Kerrick James. Also includes directions and travel tips for your ghost-town explorations along Route 66. Read more

The 1990 US/Australian expedition to the North Ridge of K2 placed American Steve Swenson and Australians Greg Mortimer and Greg Child on the summit without the support of supplemental oxygen. This book by support climber Lyle Closs gives a very human and personal account of a small expedition - the personal challenges and achievements of the people involved, as well as the wonderful countryside and mountain scenery and environments experienced over three months in the Karakorum summer of 1990. Read more

Look into the eyes of a jinn and you stare into the depths of your own soul...Writer and film-maker Tahir Shah - in his 30s, married, with two small children - was beginning to wilt under brash, cramped, ennervating British city life. Flying in the face of friends' advice, he longed to fulfil his dream of finding a place bursting with life, colour, history and romance - somewhere far removed from London - in which to raise a family. Childhood memories of holidaying with his parents, and of a grandfather he barely knew, led him to Morocco and to 'Dar Khalifa', a sprawling and, with the exception of its jinns, long-abandoned residence on the edge of Casablanca's shanty town that, rumour had it, once belonged to the city's Caliph. And so begins Tahir Shah's gloriously vivid, funny, affectionate and compelling account of how he and his family - aided, abetted and so often hindered by a wonderful cast of larger-than-life local characters: guardians, gardeners, builders, artisans, bureacrats and police (not forgetting the jinns, the spirits that haunt the house) - returned the Caliph's House to its former glory and learned to make this most exotic and alluring of countries their home. The Caliph's House is a story of home-ownership abroad - full of the attendant dramas, anxieties and frustrations - but it is also much more. Woven into the narrative is the author's own journey of self-discovery, of learning about a grandfather he hardly knew, and of coming to love the magical, multi-faceted, contradictory country that is Morocco. Read more

Historic Roswell is a pictorial history of this diverse Georgia community.In the 1830s and 1840s, low country planters came to Roswell, Georgia, seeking relief from the heat and malaria that plagued Georgia's golden coast. The wealthy plantation owners were attracted to the temperate North Georgia climate by Roswell King-a former Glynn County plantation supervisor, builder, and entrepreneur-who promised his friends free land on which to build their homes and stock in the textile mill he built in 1839. The village of Roswell was laid out in 1840 with wide streets, a park, mills, and a residential area, and a community founded by devout Presbyterians and hard-working industrialists began to take shape. By the onset of the Civil War, Roswell had two cotton mills, a woolen mill, and flour and grist mills nearby. The town's strategic location near the Chattahoochee River made it a target of Union Gen. William T. Sherman during his March to the Sea in 1864. While Federal soldiers occupied Roswell that summer, none of the grand homes of the town were destroyed. Residents persevered the tolls of war and Reconstruction to rebuild mills and strengthen the local economy. A small and rural community through the early part of the 20th century, Roswell experienced phenomenal growth in the latter half of the century to become a bustling Atlanta suburb; yet much of the charm and small-town character remains and thousands of tourists are attracted each year by its beautiful antebellum homes and buildings. These treasured landmarks are the subject of this engaging retrospective, and each snapshot glimpse will illuminate the Roswell of yesteryear. Read more

Paris is seen the world over as one of the most beautiful, romantic and iconic cities you can visit, and it has more places to eat and things to see than you could manage in a lifetime. Paris, Block by Block is the essential guide to the unmissable places to go, covering everything from restaurants to boutiques, galleries to parks, all illustrated with 50 of Cierra Block's distinctive maps. Each map starts with an idea – it might be, Where's the best croissant in Paris? What is the place everyone should visit in the Latin Quarter? Or, where can you lose hours people-watching? From there, Cierra has curated a list of the best places from Montmartre to The Marais, Champs Élysées to St-Germain, and has painted a charming accompanying map. Patisserie to fashion, the most impressive views to Seine-side activities, there really is something for everyone.The follow-up to 2022's London Block by Block and 2023's New York Block by Block, this book will be an inspiration for all, whether it's your first visit to the city, a seasoned traveller or an all-your-life local. That's the wonderful thing about Paris – there's always more to explore! Read more

The Vermont-Quebec Border: Life on the Line is a visual record of life in the villages, towns, and countryside in this unique and special part of the world. In recent years, issues relating to the border have been thrust to the forefront as never before. This is due not only to growing security concerns but also to an increasing scrutiny in the media of border issues and of how heightened security is impacting life in communities all along the border. The border has played an important role in the history and everyday lives of the people living along its length, both in Vermont and Quebec, and it will undoubtedly continue to shape these communities in the years to come. Read more

Alabama tales that have existed only in rumor, legend and lore are uncovered in this volume of strange, funny, far-fetched, unique and gripping stories from Muscle Shoals to Mobile.From Muscle Shoals to Montgomery to Mobile, there's just no place quite like Alabama. Take a journey off the beaten path through the Cotton State with author Kelly Kazek as she uncovers the stories that make Alabama one of a kind. Kazek, a longtime Alabama resident, unearths tales that have existed only in rumor, anecdote, legend and lore. This collection is packed with little-known stories of strange sites, like the world's largest Nehi bottle; curious critters, like the first monkey in space; and colorful characters, such as the outlaw Tom Clark. Whether funny, far-fetched, gripping or grisly, Forgotten Tales of Alabama is filled with stories you won't soon forget. Read more

Join Debbie & Anthony on their Photo Hiking trek through Bryce Canyon National Park. This less than 30-minute short read is a chronological photographic recap of their trek across this beautiful National Park as a mid-50’s couple. They provide tips, tricks, and lessons learned from their 44+ National Parks visited during their middle-aged years with the hope it will make your National Park experience more enjoyable.Debbie and Anthony, beginning in their early 50’s, started in earnest to visiting many of the 63 National Parks.Debbie is the photography hobbyist and outdoor lover. Anthony is the outdoors enthusiast and an aspiring Photo Assistant. They compromised on a mixture of hiking, outdoors, and Debbie’s passion for photography. In essence, Photo Hiking treks of the U.S. National Parks.Author note: Please remember this is a recap not a guidebook. We hope readers will find this quick visual recap of our Photo Hiking trek through Bryce Canyon National Park helpful as they begin planning their next park visit.What reviewers are saying about this series:Fast, easy and most importantly informative read on hiking and photography.In addition to wonderful professional pictures, I received a lot of information.So lovely and inspiring awesome information. I recommend this book for everyone.Great pictures of far away places and variations of vast grounds.I very much enjoyed the photos and the brief overview of our National Parks!Travelers looking for somewhere to go and things to do can find many options here. Read more

The period from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s is fondly remembered as the heyday of the Chautauqua Lake region in southwestern New York State.It was a wondrous era, when railroads, steamboats, and trolleys transported local residents as well as wealthy and socially prominent families from Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Cincinnati, and St. Louis to their summertime destinations around Chautauqua Lake.Showcased in Chautauqua Lake Region are not only adjacent lakeside communities, industries, and occupations of the residents but also the exceptional natural beauty of the lake itself, its importance to early navigation, its recreational attributes, and its overall allure as a tourist mecca. This "pocket museum" focuses on the myriad attractions that once dotted the lake's forty-two-mile shoreline: hotels, parks, camps, picnic groves, rowing clubs, boat liveries, fish hatcheries, icehouses, railroad and trolley depots, and steamboat landings. Read more

Shaker Heights achieved international renown in the early 20th century as an enclave for wealthy residents - a city of stunning homes, substantial green space, an excellent school system, and attentive municipal services.Cleveland entrepreneurs O. P. and M. J. Van Sweringen established Shaker Heights as a haven from the stresses of city life and claimed a connection with previous residents of this land, the North Union settlement of Shakers. Shaker communities sought to create paradise on earth by living communally and focusing on the life of the spirit. Buyers in Shaker Heights were assured that their paradise would last forever because of restrictions on what could be built and who could live there. Nevertheless, Shaker Heights has changed from a protected environment for the wealthy to a stable, integrated city that intentionally promotes diversity in its population. This is a remarkable story of dramatic change but also continuity as residents pursue the goal of creating an ideal community. Read more

A look at the beloved American poet’s home and family, and a glimpse at the early years of Portland, Maine.   When a former Revolutionary War general named Peleg Wadsworth finished building a two-story brick house on Congress Street in 1786, the “province of Maine” was still considered part of Massachusetts, and he could see the Fore River from his front door. The city would grow up around the structure, as the Wadsworth-Longfellow family flourished and made history within its walls—and in the fabric of young America’s culture and government.   Peleg’s daughter, Zilpah, married Stephen Longfellow IV on the first floor, and they raised their eight children in the home with love and high standards. Their second-eldest son, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, wrote his first childhood poem there before going on to pen great classics including “Paul Revere’s Ride” and Evangeline. Young Henry also watched his father help craft the Maine Constitution, and experienced revolutionary ideals of his home city.   This book takes you inside the historic Longfellow House—and lets you explore the city that shaped a renowned American poet.  Includes photos and illustrations Read more

Get off the beaten path and explore the hidden-gem destinations within a few hours of the Mother Road! Includes numerous photos and illustrations.Known as the Main Street of America and the Mother Road, US Route 66 is the nation’s best-known highway. This lavishly illustrated book steers you from Chicago to Los Angeles, traveling through the lowlands of the American Plains and the high plateaus of New Mexico and Arizona, from the Great Lakes to the mighty Pacific Ocean, and through major metropolises and remote country towns.Best of all, it lets you branch away from the Mother Road and encounter gems hidden beyond today’s standard motels and tourist traps—the quaint frontier communities that date back to the nation’s westward expansion; the legacy of ancient native cultures; and the awe-inspiring natural wonders that have graced these lands since time immemorial. State parks, wildlife refuges, museums, historic sites, literary landmarks, and much more are there to be explored within a few hours’ drive from the path of Route 66. The fifty trips included here offer new travel opportunities for the thousands of road-trippers who follow this legendary route, looking for something more.“The road and this book recall a time before franchise restaurants and chain motels choked America’s highways . . . the guide consists of 50 driving tours, which include plenty of side trips.” —Arizona Republic Read more

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. Read more