Keith Bellows Bücher

Dieser Bildband ist die Fahrkarte für die 400 ausgefallensten, schönsten und unvergesslichsten Reisen, die unsere Welt zu bieten hat. Von den 7000 Meter hohen Bergen Kasachstans über die zentralasiatischen Steppen bis zum Baikalsee; vom Titicacasee in den Hochanden bis in den brasilianischen Regenwald; mit Eisbrechern in die Antarktis, mit Schlittenhunden durch Alaska oder per Luxuszug durch Australien. Der Bildband nimmt Sie mit auf eine unterhaltsame Reise: zu Fuß, per Schiff, mit dem Auto oder auf Pferdekarren. In diesem opulenten Coffee-Table-Book findet jeder seine Traumreise - der Abenteurer genauso wie der Genießer, der Kulturliebhaber wie der Globetrotter. Informative Texte, Top-Ten-Listen, Fotos und Karten machen es leicht, sein persönliches Traumziel zu finden.

Kids who learn to travel will travel to learn. National Geographic Traveler Editor Keith Bellows sends you and your children globetrotting for life-changing vacations that will expand their horizons and shape their perspectives. What you won’t find predictable itineraries and lists of landmarks and events. Instead, you’ll get evocative, slice-of-life experiences and age-appropriate ideas that illuminate place and culture.Each chapter of 100 Places That Can Change Your Child’s Life plumbs the heart of a special place—from the Acropolis to Machu Picchu to the Grand Canyon—all from the perspective of insiders who see destinations through a child’s eyes. You’ll meet actor and travel writer Andrew McCarthy, who tours the suqs of Marrakech with his seven-year-old son; photographer Annie Griffiths, who shares the miraculous migration to Mexico of the monarch butterflies; Tom Ritchie, who has guided countless children and parents to Antarctica for more than 30 years; the waterman who knows where to see the ponies of Assateague in the true wild; and countless others who are cultural treasures, great storytellers, and keepers of a sense of place.Packed with ideas to supplement the travel experience—foods, music, films, and carefully curated lists of kid-friendly activities and places to eat and stay—this inspiring book is the perfect trip planner to excite children about culture and the unique magic the world has to offer.

Pack your suitcase, load up the car, and hit the open road! In the tradition of National Geographic Traveler's award-winning features, this lavishly illustrated travel planner showcases 400 amazing driving routes across the globe. It provides detailed descriptions of sights along each drive, clear maps, optimal travel times, and insider tips to enhance your journey. Abundant sidebars highlight standout attractions and cultural insights, making it both a practical guide and a stunning gift book. With over 200 dazzling photos and evocative text, it captivates armchair travelers and adventurers alike. Sample routes include the ancient ruins near Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi, the scenic coastal drive from Dublin to Wexford, an off-road dune adventure in Dubai, and the breathtaking views along Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail. The book features thematic chapters like Ultimate Road Trips, Over Hill and Mountains, By Sea and Shore, The Road Less Traveled, and Historic Trails. It also includes fun Top Ten lists, such as skyscraping drives and Mediterranean island roads. Whether you embark on these storied routes or explore them through the pages, countless wonders await your discovery.