Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips

This lavish volume reveals National Geographic's top picks for the world's most fabulous journeys, along with practical tips for your own travels. Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's travel writers, this inspirational book 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.

• Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places
• Secret Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Best Hidden Travel Gems
• World's Best Travel Experiences: 400 Extraordinary Places
• Journeys of a Lifetime, Second Edition: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips
• The World's Most Romantic Destinations: 50 Dreamy Getaways, Private Retreats, and Enchanting Places to Celebrate Love
• Drives of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Spectacular Trips
• The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small
• National Geographic Rarely Seen: Photographs of the Extraordinary
• Ultimate Journeys for Two: Extraordinary Destinations on Every Continent
• Food Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe