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

Let National Geographic be your guide to the world after dark. In this beautifully illustrated volume you will discover all there is to see and do after the sun goes down. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing night sleeping under the stars or a high-energy party full of costumes and live music, there is something for everyone in this nocturnal collection.

Spanning more than 30 countries, this book offers adventures big and small including:Snorkeling at night with manta rays off the coast of Kona, Hawaii - Celebrating a New Year during Chiang Mai, Thailand’s Lantern Festival - Foraging at night for glowing mushrooms in Australia - Tubing under a “starry sky” of glow worms in New Zealand - Wildlife spotting on a night safari in Tanzania - Hiking by moonlight in Arches National Park - Skiing under the lights in Steamboat Springs, Colorado - Chasing the aurora borealis in Yellowknife, Canada - Watching beloved Hollywood films at the Celebrity Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California - Listening to the singing trees in Singapore - Learning celestial navigation from Polynesian wayfinders - Bringing Christmas cheer through a night of revelry during Germany’s Krampus festival - Sleeping under the stars in the Sahara Desert - Ringing in the New Year in New York City’s Times Square - Participating in a centuries-old celebration, China’s Moon Festival - Paddling out into Puerto Rico’s mangroves and bioluminescent bay - And so much more! Get ready to stay up late: this travel guide will delight wanderers, armchair travelers, and night owls alike and is a must-have collection for your coffee table.

• Publisert: Des 2024
  
• Antall sider: 400
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781426223372

• Publisert: 2022
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Plastpapir
• Målestokk: 1:50 000

Waterproof Tear-Resistant Travel Map - National Geographic's Adventure Map of Annapurna is an invaluable tool for travellers seeking to explore this remarkable mountain range, Nepal, and its capital Kathmandu. Designed to meet the needs of adventure travelers with its detailed, accurate information, this map includes the location of cities and towns with a user-friendly index and a clearly marked road network complete with major and minor roads and trekking routes. Expertly crafted and filled with specialty content, the map is the perfect companion to a guidebook.A detailed topographic and trekking map of the Annapurna range is shown on one side of the print map. Helpful travel aids such as visitor centers, checkpoints, health posts, lodging, religious sites, and settlements are clearly indicated.

The reverse side features a map of Nepal, as well as maps of Kathmandu and its commercial neighborhood of Thamel. In addition to restaurants, lodging, and shopping areas, a variety of resources are indicated on these inset maps as well including embassies/consulates, international organizations, places of worship, banks, post offices, police stations, bus stops, and more. Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.

• Publisert: 2023
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Plastpapir
• Målestokk: 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: 1:1 135 000

National Geographic's Türkiye, Mediterranean Coast Adventure Map is designed to meet the needs of adventure travellers with its detailed, accurate information and user-friendly design. Cities and towns are easy to find with the map's helpful index. Expressways, major routes, secondary routes and other roads are clearly designated and include distance in kilometres so travellers can easily plan their best route. Scenic roads, tracks, and paths are included for adventurers seeking to explore more remote regions.

Hundreds of points of interest that highlight the diverse, unique, and exotic destinations within the country such as World Heritage sites, archaeological sites, churches, mosques, castles, monuments, beaches, and protected areas are noted.

• Publisert: 2023
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Vannfast papir
• Målestokk: 1:760 000

Explore the Land of the Rising Sun with National Geographic's expertly researched Japan Adventure Map. The user-friendly design combined with unparalleled detail provides adventure travellers the ultimate tool for exploring this island nation. Coverage includes the four main islands of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, as well as the south-eastern tip of the Korean Peninsula. Inset maps cover Okinawa and many of the other Ryukyu Islands. Some popular destinations include the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara, Mount Fuji, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Himeji Castle. The map is the perfect compliment to National Geographic's Japan Traveller Guide or any other guidebook. Hundreds of highlighted cultural, historical and recreational points of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, National Parks, botanical gardens, castles, churches, Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, caves, waterfalls, hot springs, ski area and beaches, will guide you to popular tourist hot spots as well as to hidden gems away from major tourist hubs. Cities and towns can be easily found with the help of a clear and convenient index. A road network complete with distances and designations for motorways, expressways, major roads and secondary roads, will help find select a suitable route, including one off the beaten path. Other transportation features include airports, ferries routes, harbours, railroads and high-speed trains.

• Publisert: 2023
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Vannfast papir
• Målestokk: 1:1,300,000

National Geographic's Slovenia Adventure Map is designed to meet the unique needs of adventure travelers with its detailed and accurate information. This map includes thousands of cities and towns with an index for easily locating them, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for highways, major roadways, scenic routes, and more. Transportation within and beyond the country is also made easier with the locations of airports, airfields, railroads, ferry routes, and border crossings. Myriad points of interest are noted including national parks, museums, castles, archeological sites, churches, and more.

Slovenia's western half is shown on the front side of the print map including the cities of Kranj, Ljubljana, Nova Gorica, Postojna, Litija, and Kocevj. The reverse side of the map covers the eastern portion of the country, and shows the cities of Velenje, Celje, Novo Mesto, Crnomelj, Maribor, Murska Sobota, Ptuj, Slovenska Bistrica, and Brezice.

Once a founding member of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Slovenia declared its full sovereignty in 1991 and is now the richest Slavic nation in the European Union. It is the third most forested country in Europe and over a third of the area is protected. Its picturesque mountain ranges are popular with hikers and skiers while some of its most unique attractions include over 9,000 karst caves, thermal spas, the world's oldest grapevine, and a large number of casinos. One of the most biodiverse countries in the world, Slovenia offers travelers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy breathtaking natural wonders and a wide variety of diverse experiences in a relatively small region.

Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.

• Publisert: 2022
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Vannfast papir
• Målestokk: 1:205 000

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: Vannfast papir
• Målestokk: 1:1 750 000

The Cinque Terre Topographic Map Guide booklet makes a perfect traveling companion when traversing these routes. A detailed description of each trail section is included that tells travellers about the many landmarks encountered along the way.

Even in Italy, a land of many wonders, Cinque Terre National Park is unique. The park includes a group of five picturesque seaside villages perched along the rocky Ligurian coastline of the Mediterranean Sea—Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Today, the Alta Via delle Cinque Terre (AV5T) follows the path from Porto Venere up to Termine, not far from the Sanctuary of Soviore, and enters the valley of the Vara River before climbing up to Monte Prato Pinello. This ancient Alta Via del Golfo (AVG) path circumnavigates the Gulf of La Spezia, connecting the villages of Bocca di Magra to Porto Venere. Historic sites and villages await with panoramic views of the Ligurian Sea around nearly every corner.

• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Vannfast papir
• Antall sider: 46
• Målestokk: 1:25 000