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Unforgettable Walks to Take Before You Die

by Steve Watkins, Clare Jones
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Overview

30 life-changing journeys, in low gear.

The number one complaint these days is that life is too fast. Here's how to slow it down. Richly illustrated throughout with specially commissioned photographs, Unforgettable Walks to Take Before You Die is for anyone looking for ideas for an inspirational trip of a lifetime, at a slower pace.

Choices include a wide range of locations and cater to a variety of interests. There are exquisitely scenic walks, challenging hikes, explorations, history tours and cultural experiences. All are available as organized tours or can be self-guided. Every continent features at least one walk, and all can be completed within two weeks, many of them in one week or less.

Destinations include:

  • Ama Ifi Coast, Italy
  • Lofoten Islands, Norway
  • Boston's Freedom Trail
  • Tiger Leaping Gorge, China
  • Battlefields of the Somme, France
  • Garden Route, South Africa
  • Canals of Amsterdam
  • Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
  • The Lycian Way, Turkey
  • Darjeeling Tea Trek, India
  • Coast to Coast, England
  • Great Ocean Walk, Australia
  • Takesi Trail, Bolivia.

Walking gives us a new perspective on the world. Unforgettable Walks to Take Before You Die is an inspired guide on where to start that journey.

Synopsis

A pictorial guide to 30 walking tours, world-wide. Inspirational and varied in theme as well as challenge, each walk can be completed in 2 weeks or less, is described in an essay and photographs that include insider tips and advice.

About the Author, Steve Watkins

Steve Watkins is a travel photographer and author. His images and articles have been featured in many publications, including Wanderlust, Geographical, the Daily Telegraph the Daily Mail and various guidebooks.

Clare Jones is a travel writer and photographer whose work has been featured in a variety of publications, including USA Today, the Herald, the Sunday Telegraph and numerous travel guides.

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Shelf Life

With thirty unforgettable walks to choose from, you will have trouble deciding which ones to try first.

Book Details

Published
October 1, 2008
Publisher
Firefly Books, Limited
Pages
256
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781554074280

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