The Traveler's Atlas of the World

Pack your bags for the ultimate world odyssey! Curated by the world-savvy travel writers and editors of National Geographic, this breathtaking volume features the ultimate experiences in every country of the world, coupled with iconic photography, more than 50 point-of-interest National Geographic maps, and destination overviews highlighting both tried-and-true sights and lesser-known experiences. Plus, top 10 lists, highlights of cultural treasures, fascinating histories, and recommended itineraries will inspire you to plan your next adventure. Spin the globe and find: The ultimate flavours of India’s spice hub - and the markets where you can taste them all. Natural beauty worth hiking for, including the Skradinski Buk waterfall in Croatia and El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico. Safaris big (the Great Migration in Tanzania) and small (lions on Calauit Island in the Philippines). Tasting tours of the world’s best wine regions from South Africa and France to Germany and Napa Valley. Historical relics, from the Colosseum in Rome to the Maya treasures in Mexico. And so much more! Covering all seven continents and every country in the world, The Traveler's Atlas of the World delivers essential information, fun road trips (Germany's great castles, a journey down the Nile, a road trip through the United States’ national parks), and infinite inspiration through more than 300 spectacular photographs with signature storytelling and invaluable traveller’s secrets.