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NatGeo takes you on a photographic tour of the world's most spectacular destinations, inspiring tangible ideas for your next trip. Travel to hundreds of the most breathtaking localesboth natural and man-madeillustrated with vivid images taken by the organization's world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, rain forests, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture. Loaded with hard service information for each location, Destinations of a Lifetime has it all: when to go, where to eat, where to stay, and what to do to ensure the most enriching and authentic experience.

National Geographic Atlas of the World Eleventh Edition, Author: National Geographic, Publication Year: 2019-10-01, Publisher: National Geographic Society, Language: eng

This inspirational travel guide reveals 500 celebrated and lesser-known destinations from around the globe.

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.

Uniting National Geographic's incomparable photography with state-of-the-art cartographic technology, this is the most compelling, authoritative, and up-to-the-moment visual atlas on the market.

In this all-new ninth edition of National Geographic's enduring and informative guide, you'll find expert travel advice, candid tips for hiking and wildlife spotting, and detailed maps to help navigate your way through America's great outdoors.

This powerful photography collection drawn from the National Geographic archive celebrates the lives of women from around the globe.

This compelling visual journey through our galaxy combines more than 350 photographs, illustrations, and graphics.

Sweeping but succinct, this comprehensive reference presents all of world history in a browsable format.

Richly illustrated with a luminous and informative collection of maps, photographs, and graphics, this atlas is the perfect companion for exploring the wonders of the universe as viewed from Earth.

This fully updated edition of the best-selling guidebook from National Geographic showcases 300 of the best scenic drives across the United States. The fifth and latest edition of National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways provides more than 300 possibilities for spectacular getaways in your local area and throughout the 50 states. Whether you're looking for a short day trip close to home or a several-weeks-long vacation, you'll find a host of ideas in this beautifully illustrated, detail-packed book, which celebrates America's regional diversity, rich history, and jaw-dropping splendor. Suggested drives include Maine's rocky coastline, the Southeast's mystical swamplands, the Southwest's striking red-rock plateaus, the West's majestic mountains, and many more. Veteran National Geographic authors with deep knowledge of each area employ superb storytelling techniques to enliven your journeys. Each drive features mile-by-mile directions, as well as all the practical info you'll need to make your next road trip an experience to remember.

This exquisite photo collection showcases awe-inducing moments from around the world.

Discover your next great adventure in this beautifully illustrated guide to the world’s best travel destinations. From the ultimate hiking trails to the most scenic train rides, the most stunning coral reefs to the most epic mountain retreats, you’ll find 1,000 exceptional destinations to add to your travel bucket list!Each of the 1,000 bucket list-worthy trips in this sumptuous volume has been carefully vetted and selected by the celebrated travel experts at National Geographic. On every page you’ll find new ways to experience beloved destinations, such as a family-friendly tour of Rome’s beloved ruins or a foodie tour of New York City, as well as hidden gems around the globe, including a cloud forest in the mountains of Ecuador and a kite surfing excursion off the coast of Spain. Plus, find detailed road trips to places near (Charleston, South Carolina) and far (a grand tour of Switzerland), along with top 10 lists from the best ski resorts to the best green hotels. Discover majestic nature escapes, family getaways, cultural hot spots, remarkable cityscapes, and one-of-a-kind thrills in this beautifully illustrated collection that will help you find your next exhilarating destination.So get ready to pack your bags...this inspired collection will leave ready to experience the ultimate travel adventure!

National Geographic Traveler guidebooks are focused on experiential travel. Each book provides inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice for a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination. These books serve a readership of active, discerning travelers and supply information, historical context, and cultural interpretation not available on the Internet.National Geographic Traveler: Iceland is the lighthouse to follow if you do not want to miss anything of the unique and incredible atmosphere, from the northern lights to the capital, Reykjavík, which comes to life in the long summer nights of the Arctic Circle. Enjoy the fishing ports of the southern peninsula; admire the volcanoes, glaciers, and waterfalls of the south; explore the mysterious eastern lands; be fascinated by the rich wild nature up north; or venture among the spectacular bird-populated cliffs and glaciers of the Westfjords.

A comprehensive travel guide to recreation areas, trails, historic sites, nature hikes, seashores, camping, and campgrounds is for everyone who loves outdoor recreation.

This affordable, illuminating softcover atlas features essential maps of the world and its regions, vivid graphics illustrating timely issues of the day, and flags and facts on all 195 countries around the globe.

The best photographs of the first 21 years of the 21st century take center stage in this incredible volume of Nat Geo's world-famous imagery

Photography is a fundamental skill with the power to enhance our lives, and this next book in National Geographic's revamped how-to photography line shows how to create great pictures--from composition and camera basics to smartphones, social media, and digital editing.

For avid outdoor fans, Canada's 47 national parks are beautifully showcased in this new edition of the official guidebook, updated for the country's 150th birthday

Centuries of scientific thought in one volume

This lavish, evocative travel gift book spans the globe to offer entree to the world's most transformative places.

Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2024 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely must-have reference.National Geographic presents the 45 individuals who have led the U.S. in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference.Key features include: Information about the 2024 election resultsComprehensive profiles of all the former presidents along with timelines and descriptions of crucial events during their terms Thematic spreads covering a variety of topics from the history of voting rights and the impeachment process to White House traditions and the career paths that led to the presidency   Full-page portraits, famous quotes, and fascinating facts to help kids get to know each leader

For avid fans of National Geographic and America's national parks, this captivating postcard collection offers beautiful imagery of all 63 parks in the U.S.Curated from more than 40 million photos in the National Geographic Image Collection, this set of 63 postcards highlights iconic images from each of the national parks in the U.S., including wildlife, nature, landscapes, and more.

Step into the fabulous world of fungi with this keepsake collection of 50 mushroom postcards, curated from National Geographic's vaunted Image Collection.For foragers, naturalists, and fungi fans, this collection of beautiful postcards highlights the diversity of mushrooms around the world. From the mid-summer chicken of the woods, or Laetiporus, typically found on oak trees to the vibrant Bitter Oyster, Panellus stipticus, the brightest glowing biolumenescent mushroom in the world, discover fascinating facts, genus names, and common locations for fungi around the globe, paired with beautiful Naitonal Geographic photography.

Filled with beautiful imagery of wildlife and landscapes from all 63 U.S. national parks, this is the perfect artistic escape and a great gift for nature enthusiasts, hikers, explorers, and more!Step into the world of America’s national parks by coloring your way through more than 75 beautifully illustrated images of breathtaking landscapes, detailed wildlife, and iconic park maps and badges that are just waiting for your own creative take.    From bear cubs climbing a tree in the Great Smoky Mountains to Biscayne National Park's iconic lighthouse to Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring, you'll find familiar landscapes, stunning park details, and plenty of flora and fauna to bring the parks to life.     For hikers, explorers, park enthusiasts, birders, and nature enthusiasts, this coloring book will have you escape to the great outdoors—with nothing but a coloring pencil in hand!

National Geographic Traveler guidebooks contain must-know travel information, inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice you won’t find on the internet for bucket-list destinations around the world.Scotland’s rich history and culture offers incredible experiences you can’t find anywhere else, and this newly updated guidebook—part of a best-selling series—has everything you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to this fascinating country.Whether you’re seeking out the stunning landscape of the Highlands, witnessing a log toss competition at the Highland Games, cycling in picturesque Galloway Forest Park, or sampling famous Scottish whisky, this knowledgeable guide can help you experience it all. Drive the North Coast 500, one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in the world; climb the summit of Ben Nevis; walk Edinburgh’s majestic Royal Mile; take in the breathtaking cliffs of the Isle of Skye; and learn about the Gothic architecture of Glasgow.With detailed itineraries, suggestions of can’t-miss sites, and 20 maps, this volume from the experts at National Geographic will help you plan the trip of a lifetime.

National Geographic Traveler guidebooks contain must-know travel information, inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice you won’t find on the internet for bucket-list destinations around the world.With its stunning landscapes, intriguing history, and modern, welcoming cities, Norway has something to offer every type of traveler. And this all-new guidebook by the experts at National Geographic has everything you need to plan the trip of a lifetime to this incredible country.The land of the Vikings boasts a rich variety of attractions, from sparkling fjords, the Northern Lights, and ancient settlements beyond the Arctic Circle to masterpieces of contemporary art and charming cities. This extensive volume hits all the high points, including UNESCO heritage fjords and the Munch Museum, home to the famous painting The Scream. It also boasts expert insights into history and culture and itineraries for unique and fascinating experiences, from whale watching to dog sledding. Tours of Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim pair with excursions up the coast and the hinterland to the Arctic Lands, the North Cape, and the Svalbard Islands, ensuring your trip is one to remember.

National Geographic Traveler guidebooks contain must-know travel information, inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice you won’t find on the internet for bucket-list destinations around the world.Brimming with fascinating culture and world-renowned art and architecture, Barcelona is on many travelers’ must lists, and National Geographic Traveler: Barcelona is the perfect guidebook to help plan your trip to this cosmopolitan city.Whether your ideal trip includes architectural gems like the Sagrada Familia church and the UNESCO World Heritage site Park Güell or the lively beaches of the La Barceloneta neighborhood and the Picasso museum, the capital of Catalonia is the ideal destination for your next great escape.

National Geographic Traveler guidebooks contain must-know travel information, inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice you won’t find on the internet for bucket-list destinations around the world.Ireland is a land steeped in history and legend, with an extraordinary heritage of folklore and tradition. This newly updated guidebook, part of a best-selling series, is packed with insider tips and top travel advice. Twenty maps detail every region, from Dublin in the east to the west coast’s rocky plateaus of the Burren, and even venturing into Northern Ireland to lively Belfast and historical places of note between Derry and Ulster.Whether you’re in search of natural wonders like the iconic Cliffs of Moher, the delightful rolling hills of County Wicklow, and the secluded beaches of Donegal, or architectural marvels like St. Patrick’s Cathedral in bustling Dublin, the lively pubs of popular Temple Bar, and the literary heritage of authors like James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, this knowledgeable guidebook will ensure you experience it like the locals do as you plan the trip of a lifetime in the Emerald Isle.