Best of the World Volume 1 : 50+ Destinations of a Lifetime - Antoni Porowski

Best of the World Volume 1 : 50+ Destinations of a Lifetime - Antoni Porowski

Antoni Porowski

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Published 17 November 2026

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  • Pages · 256 pages
  • Publication Date · 17/11/2026
  • Genre · Places & peoples: general & pictorial works
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In this traveller's treasury, discover the best destinations, worthwhile wellness experiences, foodie havens, and adventure capitals of the world as declared by the experts at National Geographic. In celebration of the National Geographic's lauded "Best of the World" list, this collector's volume includes 50 must-see destinations as declared by the world's most trusted travel experts. With more than 100 beautiful National Geographic photographs, expanded destination itineraries, top cities from television host Antoni Porowski, 25 locator maps, and top 10 lists for travel trends we're loving including wellness retreats and foodie meccas, this volume is one you'll want to turn to again and again to plan your next escape or dream of faraway adventures. Find why to go, when to go, and what to do in beloved spots and hidden gems around the world including: - Akagera National Park in Rwanda, a big five safari destination with a fraction of the traffic - Turkey's Black Sea coast, an adventurous and less travelled alternative to the Mediterranean - Costa Chica, Mexico, a surfer's dream on a quiet coastline - North Dakota's Badlands, where the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library reflects an enigmatic landscape. - Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, where age-old tradition and otherworldly outdoor experiences blend And so much more!

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