Lovely photographs, and great suggestions for experiences that aren't the "tourist traps", but are interesting places themselves. A beautifully designed gift book that showcases inspiring alternatives to the world's most popular sights, experiences and destinations- Covers: Architectural and Historical Sights, Festivals and Parties, Great Journeys, Architectural Marvels, Natural Wonders, Art and Culture and Cities About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. I enjoy reading and learning about big city (or tourist destination) alternatives because it allows the audience to expand their knowledge of the world. Broken into subcategories that allow just about everyone to find something that interests them, this book would make a wonderful gift for a seasoned traveller and great inspiration for the armchair enthusiast. And the alternatives are sometimes even more obscure or far-away that they’re definitely off the possibility list.

In addition to his freelance writing, Joseph is the founder and editor-in-chief of the travel specialist content writing agency World Words (world-words. This book offers some interesting alternative ideas of places to visit if you want to avoid the overcrowded tourist destinations. Broken down into Ancient and Historical Sights, Festivals and Parties, Great Journeys, Architectural Marvels, Natural Wonders, Art and Culture, and Captivating Cities, the book lists commonly visited events/locations and provides at least one (sometimes up to four) alternatives that give the same vibe, along with pictures and a description of what about the alternative site ties in with the "original". I wanted to find info on hidden gems, little-known or little-visited places, must-not-miss places, etc.Not only did I enjoy the pictures, but I enjoyed the additional context of the alternatives provided. This bucket list of amazing places off the tourist trail will have you itching for your next adventure. We've organized the book by types of trip, so whether you're a wannabe art critic, an outdoor adventurer or you're into your history, this epic bucket list has an alternative adventure for you. As a consummate traveler (100 countries and counting), I was delighted with this beautifully illustrated book of travel alternatives.

Featuring expert advice and practical tips, Go Here Instead will open your eyes to a wealth of new, and more sustainable, travel ideas. As a traveler who craves authentic experiences that celebrate local culture, I am always looking for new locales that are further afield from the popular, over-crowded tourist sites. One aspect that could be seen as a positive or a negative is that the alternatives are not necessarily local to the "original" - they may be in another country or even on another continent. Bursting with beautiful photography, this alternative bucket list takes some of the world's best-known sights, experiences and destinations - everything from over-visited national parks to crowded museums - and reveals more than 100 fascinating alternatives.And if this is something you would like, also think about Tulips in Turkey or Wild Rhododendrons in Nepal. It treats readers to rich details and a visual symphony of sights that will have you rethinking your entire travel bucket list! Not only is this a helpful guide for trip planning, but it's also just fascinating reading about amazing places to see in the world. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I have always loved DK Eyewitness for travel guides and this one lived up to their previous standard for sure!

Of course, the irony is that a guidebook encouraging folks to go to some other place selected by the editors may cause tourism to explode there, too. Inside Go Here Instead: The Alternative Travel List you will find:- 100 entries each focusing on an alternative to a well-known destination/sight/experience - Stunning photography throughout with colour-coded maps and chapters- Stylized locator maps pinpointing the alternative sights, experiences and destinations. The DK Eyewitness series has been my travel guidebook go-to for nearly two decades, so I was excited to learn about this new title. I read each chapter heading (such as Ancient and Historical Sights or Captivating Cities) which listed the famous, well-known sites and what the book was suggesting as an alternative.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. This is a lovely hardback book and it is great for perusing through, discovering new places and learning new things. We’ve organized the book by types of trip, so whether you’re a wannabe art critic, an outdoor adventurer or you’re into your history, this epic bucket list has an alternative adventure for you. The book breaks up the locations by; Ancient and Historical Sites, Festivals and Parties, Great Journeys, Architectural Marvels, Natural Wonders, Arts and Culture, and Captivating Cities.