SECRET PLACES

In a postpandemic world, people are eager to travel again, and yet the worsening tourist crowds have made popular vacation destinations far less appealing than they once were. This substantial book does what most travel books don't, by offering insider tips on places that are a bit hidden away but still offer a fantastic experience. Readers are invited on an exciting journey of discovery: to the Stone Age on the Vega Archipelago, on a cart through Bagan, or on a hike in the Hajar Mountains. The list of over 100 destinations includes natural wonders such as the Chocolate Hills on the Philippine island of Bohol, and architectural wonders such as the Sun Miracle at Abu Simbel. Inspiring photographs and insight into local cultures, cuisines, and activities offer a valuable resource for one-of-a-kind excursions.