- Hardcover
- Publisher: BBC Books (2004)
- Language English
- ASIN: B003S9TVE6
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,717,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Although the trees that surround Angkor have been tamed, it is still possible to imagine how this ancient city was 'lost' to the outside world for centuries until the French explorer Henri Mahout discovered it smothered in the jungle in 1860. Read the first page
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Although the trees that surround Angkor have been tamed, it is still possible to imagine how this ancient city was 'lost' to the outside world for centuries until the French explorer Henri Mahout discovered it smothered in the jungle in 1860. Read the first page
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115 of 116 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I warn you now, this book is an inspiration - it will make you want to get on the next plane out to see as many of the amazing destinations it features as possible. It makes sitting at your desk at work so much harder - and your daily commute an emotionally painful journey. There are so many other places I'd rather be travelling to! The photos are simply beautiful. But what makes this book extra special is the way it's written. It's evocative, informative and has a real personal touch. My fiancee and I have used it to decide where to go on honeymoon. I gave the book to my Mum for Mothers Day - she loves it & it's sowing the seeds of adventure in her mind. I gave one to my brother for Xmas and he described it as travel porn. The destinations are both exotic & aspirational, and easily accessible. Take your pick.
160 of 162 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Many "coffee table" books have beautiful photos, engaging graphic design, and succinct prose. Fun to browse, a pleasant way to kill time. Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die goes beyond the genre. It stirs not only the visual sense, but also those of sound, smell, and touch, with images of everyday life at truly amazing places. It's not simply a collection of postcards or a photographic travel essay. The book is a call to action. I am fortunate to have been to several of the places featured in this gorgeous book. The reawakening of memories of those long-ago adventures gave the text credibility. And the photos of the many others I've not seen inspired action! I've got places to go, and time's ticking!
I envy the photographers the travels that brought them to these wonderful spots, and their vast talents that bring us there, too.
94 of 96 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
On just a quick through this book, before settling down to read you already feel compelled to drag your back pack out of the attic and hand in your notice at work.
Its a book for rainy days, to remind you whats out there, and you need to see before it, or you goes. Its a book for sunny days to help decide on where to explore next, whilst on the phone to the airline company!
Loved by children, the photos are beautifully presented so that they can use their imagination to take them to these wonderful places. Enjoyed by adults as a motivational tool to get out there again...
A fabulous book, a wonderful gift, highly recommended.
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Good read quick delivery
Makes the the long winter evenings pass quickly with thoughts of beautiful far off places so well illustrated and described. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Normsee
boring and poor pictures
This book has poor pictures and is a fairly boring read.
I think there are much better books to get instead of this such as the 'Rough Guide: Make the most of your time... Read more
I think there are much better books to get instead of this such as the 'Rough Guide: Make the most of your time... Read more
Published 17 months ago by travelfan
21 WITH THE WORLD AT YOUR FEET
This inspiring book is for my Godson's 21 birthday and he would be a FOOL not to work and save hard so that he could TICK-OFF all these amazing locations "ONE-BY-ONE". Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2009 by HOMES NO "L"
Superb
This whole series of books is seriously inspiring and a complete joy to browse through. The photos are breathtaking, the commentary is engaging and the whole book is thoroughly... Read more
Published on 29 July 2008 by Cordelia
Disappointing for anyone but the travel novice
I was a little disappointed with this book. I had hoped it would be inspirational, off-the-beaten-track type of "unforgettable places" but it was just very subjective and at times... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2008 by H. Kamal
Inspirational
We were looking for an appropriate destination for an unforgettable family holiday last year but inspiration was hard to come by. Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2006 by E. B. Q. Macrae
Inspiring!
This book will make you want to pack your bags and get travelling! Beautiful pictures, my only complaint being there are definately more unforgettable places in Scotland than the... Read more
Published on 30 May 2006 by K. Davis
beautiful
A beutiful book, which allows you to tick off the places you'd never normally venture too. I loved it.
Published on 1 Mar 2006 by "lulu_forever"
Perfect for people who need to get out more often
I saw this book on Amazon and bought it out of curiosity. What I consider to be a decent travel book is one which gives you the wanderlust - one which tempts you to visit those... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2006 by Ryan Li
A perfect travel book to inspire
This book is perfect for any inspiring traveller. It has very beautiful pictures and the narrative is informative. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2005 by Kwok Ying Chan
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