National Geographic

From the skyscrapers of New York City and the hustle of Marrakech to the foodie haven of Singapore and the natural wonders of Cape Town, discover the worlds 100 best cities to explore including amazing skylines, mouthwatering bites, and pure fun in this smart and inspiring travel resource. Grab your passport and get ready to explore 100 cities around the world. This informative travel guide--the next in National Geographic's blockbuster 5,000 Ideas series--takes you from skyscraper-filled concrete jungles to coastal urban oases.

You'll find hot tips for the best sights, bites, museums, and more for each location, as well as practical planning advice for when to go and what to expect when you arrive. And there's something in these pages for every traveller: history buff, art lover, foodie, beach bum, or anyone in between. Take a dim sum tour through San Francisco's Chinatown; hop a bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto to capture two of Japan's best cities in one vacation; discover the hidden historical gems in bustling Mumbai; bathe in the sun on Sydney's beaches; temple hop your way through Bangkok and shop its floating markets; stand on the edge of the world in Ushuaia, Argentina, the world's southernmost city; take a walk through art history in Florence; or go on an urban safari in Nairobi.

• Publisert: 2022
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 400
• ISBN: 9781426221675

The sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas takes readers on the road trip of a lifetime: 100 epic journeys through all 50 states--and 10 Canadian provinces--offering thousands of diverting sites, roadside attractions, and pure fun along the way. From breathtaking views across national parks to a vineyard route through Northwest wine country and a winter wonderland on Alberta's Icefields Parkway, this informative travel guide offers epic sights, good bites, and pure fun. Pack your car and hit the road to experience 100 drives--both classic and off the beaten track--across the United States and Canada.

You'll find innovative itineraries outlining your route, along with when to go and what to do and see along the way. And there's something here to satisfy every passenger. Take in the magnificent turns along Alaska's Route One through Anchorage to Kenai.

Or wind your way through retro spots from Chicago to Los Angeles on Route 66. On nearly 600 miles of New Mexico's Trail of the Ancients, stop off to encounter sites dating back to A.D. 850.

Or discover fossils along Dinosaur Drive, a route that winds its way from Calgary to Denver. Beach lovers will delight in Hawaii's Oahu Circle Island Drive, while history lovers can follow Canada's War of 1812 trail: a cruise between Montreal and Windsor with stops at major battlefields along the way. Filled with expert tips, tons of activities, and plenty to see and do as you drive--the ultimate road trip playlist anyone?--here is an inspirational and practical keepsake for any road warrior.

• Publisert: 2020
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 304
• ISBN: 9781426220906

• From the world's expert in outdoor adventure, here is the ultimate hiker's bucket list, with 100 breath-taking experiences for beginners to experts around the globe--from the celebrated Appalachian Trail to the off-the-beaten path (but not to be missed!) Six Waterfalls Hike in Micronesia. Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from expert hikers like Andrew Skurka, need-to-know travel information, and practical wildlife-spotting tips, this inspirational guide offers the planet's best experiences for hikers and sightseers. From short day hikes--California's Sierra High Route, Lake Agnes Teahouse in Alberta, Norway's Mt. Skala--to multiday excursions like Mt. Meru in Tanzania and multi-week treks (Egypt's Sinai Trail, Bhutan's Snowman Trek, and the Bibbulum Track in Australia), you'll find a hike that matches your interests and skill level. Crossing all continents and climates (from the jungles of Costa Rica to the ice fields in Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Parks), as well as experiences (a wine route through Switzerland or moose spotting on the Teton Crest Trail in Wyoming,) there is a trail for everyone in these pages. From the world's expert in outdoor adventure, here is the ultimate hiker's bucket list, with 100 breath-taking experiences for beginners to experts around the globe.
  
  
• Publisert: 2020
  
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 400
  

This ultimate skier and snowboarder bucket list, from celebrated runs in Alta, Utah, to the challenge of Switzerland's 4 Vallees races through 100 energizing snowy experiences for all levels. Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from experts, need-to-know travel information, and practical tips, this inspirational guide offers the planet's best ski and snowboarding experiences on breathtaking slopes around the world. Complete with a foreword from celebrated Olympic alpine skier Lindsey Vonn, 100 Slopes of a Lifetime is divided by interest and skill level: cross-country routes to intermediate downhill moguls to expert-only backcountry terrain, skiers and snowboarders will find the perfect destination for their dream terrain.

From dreamy Colorado escapes to Hokkaido, Japan, where Siberian storms dump more than 60 feet of snow every year, you'll find countless slopes to add to your bucket list from the wilds of Alaska to breath-taking Morocco. Plus find plenty of apres ski activities including: Getting up close with elk in Jackson Hole. Trying Europe's longest toboggan run or sampling the Dolomite's finest cuisine)Grab your skis or boards; this comprehensive and innovative guide will lead you to experience the greatest snow-play adventures the world has to offer!

• Publisert: Nov. 2021
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 400
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781426221958

National Geographics Adventure-kart er laget for å møte behov på ulike eventyr. Kartet har nøyaktig topografi og viser i tillegg byer og tettsteder, samt tydelig detaljering av veinett - merket med avstander og betegnelser for motorveier og hovedveier, landeveier og stier. Fergeruter, flyplasser, fyr, jernbanestrekininger og andre reisenettverk er tegnet inn. Kartet er tosidig, vanntett og slitesterkt - ingen rift eller flisige hjørner her i gården.

• Publisert: 2022
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Plastpapir
• Målestokk: 1:1 135 000

National Geographics Adventure-kart er laget for å møte behov på ulike eventyr. Kartet har nøyaktig topografi og viser i tillegg byer og tettsteder, samt tydelig detaljering av veinett - merket med avstander og betegnelser for motorveier og hovedveier, landeveier og stier. Fergeruter, flyplasser, fyr, jernbanestrekininger og andre reisenettverk er tegnet inn. Kartet er tosidig, vanntett og slitesterkt - ingen rift eller flisige hjørner her i gården.

• Publisert: 2022
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Plastpapir
• Målestokk: 1:165 000

Filled with authoritative maps, data-driven graphics, awe-inspiring photographs, and thoughtful essays, this vivid book will feed the soul of everyone who loves wild places. Six lush chapters take readers from the eastern woodlands to the central plains, from the northern wilderness to southwestern desert lands - including key wilderness areas in Canada and Mexico. You'll discover the fascinating history of the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, learn about fossil remains on the Upper Missouri River, gaze through the rainforest canopy of Alaska's Tongass National Forest, and experience Grand Canyon Parashat's Dark Sky Park.

A special section rich in maps and graphics highlights 13 thematic topics, such as the National Scenic Trail System and the human impact on wilderness areas. This beautiful book, bursting with information and lyricism, will inspire all who have journeyed into the wild - and intrigue many who still hope to do so.

ISBN: 9781426222351

Publisert: Ok.t 2023

This lavishly illustrated travel planner features 500 of the world's most memorable driving experiences, from legendary Highway 1 in California to Japan's famous Irohazaka Winding Road. Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's legendary travel writers, Drives of a Lifetime spans the globe to reveal the best celebrated and lesser-known road trips on the planet. Inside this fully updated and revised edition--featuring more than 20 new drives--you'll find routes through spectacular landscapes, ideas for quick getaways, leisurely journeys of discovery, and revelations of secret worlds beyond Google Maps.

Some are legendary long-distance odysseys; others are easy day trips close to home, taking you down charming local byways. All will inspire you to pack up the car and hit the road. The possibilities are endless: Take Colorado's San Juan Skyway for a 10,000-foot climb over towering mountain passes.

Or travel the ancient Silk Road on an expedition across Central Asia and through time. Or why not drive the perimeter of Puerto Rico, a tropical paradise with many beaches along the way? Whatever your taste and budget, you'll find plenty of routes tailored to your interests. Alongside detailed descriptions, full-colour maps guide the way and planning tips help you make the most of your journey; top 10 lists offer quick, easy side trip ideas.

ISBN: 9781426221392

Publisert år: 2020

This large-format, comprehensive book offers the itineraries of a lifetime for explorers and adrenaline junkies alike, from navigating class-five rapids through the Grand Canyon to tubing the glow worm caves of New Zealand to parasailing over the hills of Cartagena. Written by the father of adventure travel, Expedia founder Richard Bangs, and featuring more than 300 vivid photographs, each of the 100 itineraries in this inspirational guide reveals the planet's best destinations for hikers, skiers, divers, rafters, and more. Featuring more than 20 top-ten lists covering everything from the world's best hiking trails to the top wildlife parks, you'll also learn everything you need to know for the ultimate epic journey: what to pack, when to go, and what to do.

Blending 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 will lead you to new heights of exploration.

ISBN: 9781426220616

Publisert måned: Nov
Publisert år: 2019
Utgave: 1.Utg
Sider nr: 416

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Denne vakre "Fusion Executive" globusen fra berømte National Geographic er noe for seg selv. Den antikke stilen og med base av asketre og gjør virkelig til en dekorativ møbel og lyskilde.

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• Diameter 30 cm
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• Diameter 30 cm
• Engelske stedsnavn
• Oppdatert, politisk kartverk

• Diameter 30 cm
• Engelske stedsnavn
• Oppdatert, politisk kartverk

In this information packed guide, uncover the best walking, biking, and hiking trails in US states, along with other outdoor activities including birdwatching, outdoor yoga, ziplining, kayaking, forest bathing, skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, and so much more. Consider experiencing: An Instagram-worthy stroll through the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden in Connecticut, A beginner-friendly horseback ride from vineyard to vineyard in Virginia, A waterfall-filled hike in Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, where you'll wind through 18 breath-taking canyons, A birdwatching trip just outside the Manhattan skyline in Brooklyn's nature preserves, An accessible trail along the south rim of Arizona's Grand Canyon, A 30-mile bike ride along Copper Harbour Trails in Michigan, Canyoneering through Moab, Utah's slot canyons and ancient ruins, Ziplining across an Olympic course in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Taking on class IV rapids in the rushing waters of West Virginia. Featuring 20 activities in every American state geared to a wide range of experience levels, as well as family-friendly activities and accessible options with inclusion in mind, this beautifully illustrated book will make it difficult to stay indoors - and it will inspire you to create your own bucket list of exhilarating adventures.

• Publisert: 2023
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 736
• ISBN: 9781426222665

• Publisert: 2016
  
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 400
  

Completely updated for its 10th anniversary, this best-selling inspirational travel guide reveals 500 celebrated and lesser-known destinations from around the globe, from ocean cruises in Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's legendary travel writers, this fully updated and revised 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 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.

ISBN: 9781426219733

Publisert år: 2018