- Paperback: 608 pages
- Publisher: Rough Guides; 1 edition (27 Sep 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184353925X
- ISBN-13: 978-1843539254
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 20.3 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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Let's face it, for many of us, travel is one of the key factors in giving our lives meaning. We build our year around those precious few weeks when we can make our way to some exotic destination and experience things that are different from all that we normally encounter. With Make the Most of Your Time on Earth (subtitled a Rough Guide to the World), we are offered what the publishers claim are ‘1000 Ultimate Travel Experiences’. And those familiar with the Rough Guide catalogue will know that that is no idle boast. Within this arm-straining book, we are presented (at length) with the most exhilarating travel experiences the world has to offer. Every possible diversion is on offer here, from a cool and aesthetic appreciation of exquisite architecture to pulse-raising adventure holidays. With Rough Guide’s intrepid team of specialists (always seeing things from a different angle), one can trek the Ganges or go mountain biking on some of the world's most treacherous roads in Bolivia.
Alongside the more physical adventures here, we are given the perfect guide to enjoying the ancient beauty of Venice as well as many experiences which are more off the normal tourist trail (such as snorkelling in Tanzania). The thoroughness of the book is as exhaustive as one could wish, with (for instance) fascinating detail on wildlife and festivals. And for those of us attempting to ensure that our holidays have an ethical dimension, such elements are treated with the thoroughness one would expect from this publisher. The sheer bulk of the book means that this is one for planning with rather than stuffing into a rucksack, but such pre-planning will be sheer pleasure. --Barry Forshaw
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Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: A Rough Guide to the World with 1000 must-do experiences from around the world, Make the Most of Your Time on Earth is a book that will inspire everyone. Perfect for both the seasoned traveller and the armchair dreamer, it brings you the very best travel experiences - extraordinary landscapes, jaw-dropping architecture, white-knuckle adventures, and the world’s best beaches. From Intrepid travel adventures such as trekking to the source of the Ganges, cycling the Karokoram Highway and hiking Corsica’s GR20, to suggestions for the perfect places to stay- have you ever tried sleeping in a yurt in Inner Mongolia or chilled out at the Icehotel in Sweden? For amazing wildlife why not look for lemurs in Madagascar or go platypus-watching in Australia. Don’t forget the world’s most spectacular festivals including Queen’s Day in Amsterdam, Trinidad carnival and the camel fair in Pushkar. Whether you are tempted by living in an African village or tagging dolphins on the Spanish coast, there’s all manner of ethical travel experiences to keep those feet itching! The very best things to see or do, and not before you die, but now.
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ENGLAND The experienced professional punter - propelling boatloads of tourists along Cambridge's river Cam - speaks of the simple sensory pleasure to be found in the interaction of the firm riverbed, the massive pole (wielded with a masterful delicacy) and the punt itself, pushing against the springy upthrust of the gentle waters. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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ENGLAND The experienced professional punter - propelling boatloads of tourists along Cambridge's river Cam - speaks of the simple sensory pleasure to be found in the interaction of the firm riverbed, the massive pole (wielded with a masterful delicacy) and the punt itself, pushing against the springy upthrust of the gentle waters. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
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86 of 88 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book; the romantic style of writing and stunning photography makes you want to travel immediately!
There is good coverage of the whole world, including a decent section on the UK, and includes a wide variety of experiences from hang-gliding in Rio de Janeiro to ghost-hunting in York, to camel riding in Oman, and it also includes festivals.
It is beautifully presented with stunning photography and has experiences arranged by country in the index which makes navigating the book easier. It also includes an appendix with a few lines of useful information about each experience, for example a website.
This book is not one that provides much practical information for planning a trip, but is perfect to give inspiration for where to go/what to do next!
There is good coverage of the whole world, including a decent section on the UK, and includes a wide variety of experiences from hang-gliding in Rio de Janeiro to ghost-hunting in York, to camel riding in Oman, and it also includes festivals.
It is beautifully presented with stunning photography and has experiences arranged by country in the index which makes navigating the book easier. It also includes an appendix with a few lines of useful information about each experience, for example a website.
This book is not one that provides much practical information for planning a trip, but is perfect to give inspiration for where to go/what to do next!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book with some Amazon birthday vouchers and am nowhere near finishing it yet! It's one of those coffee table books that you pick up and dip into just because you see it there. My main criticism is that some of the writing is in coloured font on coloured backgrounds, so not all the reviews are easy to read. Still, that's not a reason to not buy it - so if you fancy exploring some new holiday destinations before you actually go there, buy this book...
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is great, there is a big wide world out there and dipping into this when you have 5 minutes you are sure to find something to excite and interest you.
Obviously its not a guide book in the true sense but there are some fantastic sound bite nuggets in there that have inspired about 5 years worth of future holidays for me.
Obviously its not a guide book in the true sense but there are some fantastic sound bite nuggets in there that have inspired about 5 years worth of future holidays for me.
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Brilliant!
brilliant book, i received it for a present last year and loved it so much i have since bought it for friends!
well worth a look!
well worth a look!
Published 21 months ago by miss arty
Excellent
One of three key references (along with when to go where and the Travel Book)that my wife/travel agent uses to plan all our trips. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2010 by Mr. J. J. Percival
Excellent buy.
I bought this book for my 25 year old son who loves travelling. Feel it is an excellent buy for him
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by Mrs. J. Sugden
Great Books, Excellent Trip Ideas
I bought this book for my boyfriend for his 30th Birthday, he loves travelling and seeing new things. This book was perfect for him. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by J. Doxey
A beautiful, inspiring book
I love this book! I am very passionate about travelling and could spend hours looking through this book and thinking about all the places I want to go to and planning future trips. Read more
Published on 20 May 2009 by G. JANSON
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This book is beautiful, it was a gift and the reciptant loved it,the photos are amazing and they inspire you to travel to far flung places.
Published on 30 Jan 2009 by Ms. N. C. Langton
Great Read
This book is really well written and includes some amazing photos. As an individual who has travelled to many parts of the world it was fun to tick off some of the adventures as... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2008 by Andy
Amazing world!
This book is massive: make sure you have a strong coffee table! It has lots of places you have never heard of in it with really useful ideas why you should go at that time of year. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2008 by vh1967
Yes, but how to do it and stay green?
As you might expect from the Rough Guide, this is a pretty dependable guide in terms of its facts and figures, although as with any '10/100/1000 ultimate' experiences, it's... Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2007 by Natureboy
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