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

1402 Pages·2007·69.87 MB·English

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JOURNEYS OF A LIFETIME
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Journeys of a lifetime : 500 of the world’s greatest trips.
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eBook ISBN: 978-1-4262-1608-4
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4262-0125-7
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ONTENTS
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
INTRODUCTION: GO, EXPLORE, AND SEE THE WORLD
1 ACROSS WATER
2
Unforgettable voyages, from luxury cruise ships to dugout canoes BY ROAD
3
Chasing the horizon: legendary drives and secret detours BY RAIL
4
Watching the world pass by your window ON FOOT
5
The pleasures of the oldest and greenest mode of travel IN SEARCH OF CULTURE
6
Life-enhancing odysseys for lovers of all the arts IN GOURMET HEAVEN
7
Seeking out a world of flavors INTO THE ACTION
8
Hands-on adventures for those who’d rather do it for themselves UP AND AWAY
9
Flights, skyways, and bird’s-eye views IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS
Pilgrimages for readers, dreamers, and history fans INDEX
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS