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Epic Journeys: 245 Life-Changing Adventures Hardcover – October 22, 2019
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From navigating the class-five rapids of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to sandboarding the slopes of a volcano in Nicaragua to dogsledding in the Arctic, this beautiful and comprehensive book offers trips of a lifetime for explorers and adrenaline junkies alike. Filled with more than 300 vivid photographs, this inspirational guide reveals over 225 of the planet's best destinations for hikers, skiers, divers, rafters, and more. You'll also find everything you need to know for the ultimate epic journey: what to see, when to go, and what to do. Combining adventure with cultural experiences--for example, a safari through Madagascar or visiting the ruins of Buddhist temples after sea kayaking the warm waters of Vietnam--this one-of-a-kind collection, complemented by top ten lists and adventurer essays covering everything from the best hiking trails to the top wildlife parks, will lead you to new heights of exploration.
- Print length416 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherNational Geographic
- Publication dateOctober 22, 2019
- Dimensions9.59 x 1.18 x 12.12 inches
- ISBN-101426220618
- ISBN-13978-1426220616
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From navigating the class-five rapids of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to sandboarding the slopes of a volcano in Nicaragua, this comprehensive book offers trips of a lifetime for explorers and adrenaline junkies alike. Filled with more than 300 photographs, this guide reveals over 225 of the planet's best destinations for hikers, skiers, divers, rafters, and more. You'll also find everything you need to know for the ultimate epic journey: what to see, when to go, and what to do.
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CRUISING THE GALÁPAGOS ITINERARY
Day 1
From Isla Santa Cruz, the Galápagos’s most populous island, set sail for Isla San Cristóbal, one of the geologically oldest (more than 2.4 million years) places in the archipelago and home to its oldest surviving permanent settlement, El Progresso, established in 1869. Starting off here is symbolic, because it is the first island Darwin visited in 1835. Watch for the endemic San Cristóbal mockingbird and Calandrinia plant, and see—and hear the raucous barking of the largest colony of sea lions in the Galápagos.
Day 2
Cruise south to Isla Española, a birder’s paradise with 95 recorded species. Scan the skies for Española mockingbirds and swallow-tailed gulls. The island is also the main breeding grounds of the waved albatross— the Galápagos’s largest bird, with a wingspan of up to eight feet (2.4 m).
Day 3
Today’s destination, Isla Floreana, has the longest Galápagos human history: first resident (1807–1809), first island to be colonized by Ecuador (1832), and first post office (1793). Write a postcard to drop in the current barrel. Next, snorkel among sea lions at Champion Islet, an extinct shield volcano, and hike to a turtle nesting beach.
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- WHEN TO GO: June to November for cool conditions; December to May for less visitors
- PLANNING: You cannot cruise the Galápagos islands on your own. Plan for a licensed tour operator.
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Billions upon billions of stars light the night sky over northern Chile’s barren Atacama Desert. The desert’s deep darkness opens a window to the heavens so dazzling that, for an instant, it takes your breath away. Unlike more than 80 percent of the Earth’s land areas where man-made light virtually blocks views of the Milky Way, the clear dark skies of the Atacama only magnify the galaxy’s brilliance. Location, location, location is what makes the 49,000-square-mile (126,909 sq km) Atacama one of the best places in the world to get lost in the stars. The remote desert is far from any city, creating a near-complete lack of light pollution. Annual rainfall barely breaks the half-inch mark, increasing the likelihood of cloud-free stargazing most nights of the year
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“Epic Journeys: 245 Life-Changing Adventures is for the people who go beyond their comfort zones to experience the wild beauty of the natural world. The book features adrenaline-fueled forays to all seven continents.” –nationalgeographic.com
“This is another amazing National Geographic coffee table book. If you have an adventurer in your life this would be a perfect gift for the holidays. Or if you are a hiker, skier, diver, rafter or just plain adrenaline junkie you will like this one!” –Instagram: @Megsbookclub
“Epic Journeys is a full-color guide to some of the most stunning, fantastic, and downright drool-worthy trips in the entire world! Lovingly put together by travel connoisseur National Geographic, this is a beautiful guide to some very bucket list worthy trips. This is the perfect book to inspire your next grand adventure!” –A Bookish Affair
“National Geographic is known for their photos, and you'll find page after page of stunning photos of the most beautiful sights in the world. Some of the photos- like the overhead shot of a woman swimming with sharks off Tahiti, the Kazan Kremlin, and gondoliers gliding by the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in Venice- literally took my breath away as I turned the page to reveal them.” –Bookchickdi
“If you have a bucket list chock full of travel destinations to visit, then this book is for you…And, did I mention the photos. Oh my, they are beyond amazing! Just flipping through this fantastic travel book, you can't help but get lost in the photos and imagine the adventures you would go on when visiting these places.” –A Bookish Way of Life
“Well this book is perfectly wonderful. Not only is it full of beautiful photographs, but it also contains an amazing amount of information about each destination…My wanderlust is in overdrive right now.” –Amy’s Book-et List
“I really have no idea where to start with this book. First of all, I cannot tell you how many hours I have spent pouring through this book because I lost count over a week. I'm not kidding…If you want to go on amazing trips but are overwhelmed with details and how to arrange it, this book is going to be your #1 resource.” –Stranded in Chaos
“What I loved about this book and the National Geographic brand in general is the curiosity it fosters about our world. We live on such an amazing planet, and between the award-winning photography and helpful tips, I felt like packing my bags.” –The Wayfaring Voyager
“Bottom line, Epic Journeys inspires me to travel, see, and do more. There’s a great big world out there waiting for us!” –Instagram: tarheelreader
“There's so much incredible and fascinating information about various countries and destinations packed inside the pages. And then there are the photographs. They are nothing short of stunning and I honestly just went through the book and looked at all the photos and read their captions.” –A Dream Within a Dream
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- Publisher : National Geographic; Illustrated edition (October 22, 2019)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 416 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1426220618
- ISBN-13 : 978-1426220616
- Item Weight : 4.7 pounds
- Dimensions : 9.59 x 1.18 x 12.12 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #89,304 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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