Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die

Description

The world's most amazing travel destinations expertly selected and illustrated with inspirational photography. Complete with a brand new contemporary design, this is for fans of Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travelist (54,829 TCM). Life is short. Take yourself to places you'll never forget.;;We owe it to ourselves to see as much of this beautiful world as possible. This is for people that want to see ancient monuments, extraordinary scenery, endangered wildlife, inspiring cultures, architecture and art - places that give us the chance to grow and expand our horizons. Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die is the first title in an exciting international bestselling series of books that will help you search out essential sights and experiences around the world.; ;International travel writer and photographer Steve Davey has drawn on his years of experience in selecting the most unmissable places to see. Some, such as the Taj Mahal and the Alhambra, are relatively well-known, but most, such as the amazing sand dunes of Dead Vlei in the Namib desert, are very much off the beaten track. All of them, though, can be visited in a holiday of two weeks or less. Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned photographs, this is a book that will inspire you to think beyond the walls of your room and truly see the world around you.

Steve Davey is the author of the first book in this series, Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die. A writer and photographer, Steve has turned his day job into a way of life. He graduated with a photographic degree in 1988 and has travelled compulsively ever since, photographing amazing places, cultures and festivals. Steve markets his work through La Belle Aurore, the agency he co-founded in 1992, and his words and pictures have appeared in many publications around the world.

A potent reminder of the incredible power of both Nature and Man, and bulging with over 300 colour photos, this is a must-read * Good Book Guide * 'A dose of traveller's Viagra... Guaranteed to elicit a running soundtrack of oohs and aahs, the perfect antidote to any flagging wanderlust' * Wanderlust * 'The gorgeous photography and go-see spirit of the book are inspirational' * ES *