1,000 Places to See Before You Die: Revised Second Edition

I bought this as a retirement present for someone that is looking to travel but loved it so much I'm going to buy one for myself.Firstly the positives:Its very comprehensive. You can find somewhere worthwhile visiting in the most remote part of the world.It's easy and enjoyable to read & will certainly whet you travel appetite.It's a huge book - whilst not large in terms of landscape size, it has the thin paper pages meaning it crams in an incredible number of pages.I'd recommend the book over download it it were able so you can make notes, turn down pages, whatever you want. It's definitely a 'working' book, not a coffee table book.Downsides:It could be argued it falls between two stools - it is neither a coffee table book, nor an in depth guide book. It skims the surface - which is exactly what I wanted.As mentioned, there are no glossy pictures - if you liked the sound of something & it conjures up images for you, then great but if you are a visual person, then perhaps its not for you.The paper is thin so could be easily damaged by rough handling, but agains, this allows for an in incredible amount to be crammed in.If you bear these points in mind, then you should be happy with the book. I winced at the cost but when it arrived, I do think it's good value - there is so much and I challenge anyone to get close to seeing even half the 1000 places!

I initially saw this book in Waterstones but needed to quickly rush somewhere. I loved this book so much that I couldn't get it out of my head and bought it as soon as I got home. I'm now solo-travelling next month and have wonderful ideas of where to visit, thanks to this book. So many hidden gems! Highly recommend and definitely worth the money.From a girl who loves travel ;)

Gives you a detailed description on loads of different locations and it’s good for the price. Doesn’t get opened too often but a funny gift none the less

In the time of the internet, with thousands of reviews and opinions, it`s good to rely on professional traveller judgment. It`s one of two printed books that I own. I always look up my next holiday destination in the book. You can find stuff in it that no one ever mentions on the Internet like walking tours or how to save money. Highly recommended.

I bought this for a friend. It is an updated version of the one I have had for a long time. It is the author's personal view of places visited, so won't always agree with your own, but it is great fun reading about the various destinations and putting a sticker on those you have achieved.Of course in the updated version there are buildings that were not even on the drawing board when my book was published, but if I've 'been there and done that' I've allowed myself to add a sticker. eg Burj Kalifa and such like.So far I've managed approx. 530 so my challenge is to reach the 1000 before my allotted time is through. I wonder if I'll succeed?

This book was given to a chef in my wife’s work for a secret Santa present as it was well known by everyone that he liked to travel to a varied selection of the world mostly to try out their quisine

Very big book...seems grand

I don't think I will manage to see all of them. But we can dream.

I have loved my copy of this book and highlighted places that I have been to - also, it is helpful to find out places you might miss if you are in the vicinity Have given this as a gift often.

Great series of books. A must read for travellers! Informative with beautiful photos, clear descriptions of places and good recommendations.

The book quality is really good

A must have book for any travel enthusiastic person

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