Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die - Softcover

Steve Davey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0563487461 ISBN 13: 9780563487463

Publisher: Random House, 2004

Synopsis

We only get one life so we owe it to ourselves to see as much of this beautiful world as possible. For many of us, lying on a beach for two weeks each year is just not enough any more. We want to see ancient monuments, extraordinary scenery, endangered wildlife, foreign cultures, architecture and art - places that give us the chance to grow and expand our horizons. Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die will help you search out some of these essential destinations and experiences. International travel writer and photographer Steve Davey has drawn on his years of experience in selecting forty of his favourite places. Some, such as the Taj Mahal and the Alhambra, are relatively well-known, but most, such as the incredible temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the amazing sand dunes of Dead Vlei in the Namib desert, are very much off the beaten track. Some, such as Venice or New York, involve relatively comfortable journeys, whilst others present more of a challenge - crossing the wilderness to see the rock-hewn churches at Lalibela in Ethiopia, for example, or trekking for nine days at altitude to see the stunning Himalayan scenery around Makalu in Nepal. Although there are plenty of tips for travellers, this is not a travel guide, and is certainly not definitive, but it will introduce you to a host of spectacular locations, all of which can be visited in a holiday of two weeks or less. Beautifully illustrated throughout with specially commissioned photographs, this is a book that will inspire you to think beyond the walls of your room and take time out to visit some of the world's truly unforgettable places.

About this title

About the Author

Steve Davey is a writer and photographer who has turned his day job into a way of life, travelling compulsively to photograph amazing cultures, festivals and remote destinations. A constant thirst for adventure and change inspires his travel and desire to show the world to as many people as possible directs his professional life. Steve's features and images have appeared in a raft of magazines, books and publications.

Review

"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 Magazine *

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0563487461
• ISBN 13: 9780563487463
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256