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100 Countries, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do by National Geographic
lauren_endnotes's review
4.0
I probably shouldn't be allowed to read books like this because it gives me such insatiable wanderlust... not the right thing for an unemployed person to have! The format of the book is very helpful with the eponymous 100 countries listed in alphabetical order. Each section highlights basic facts and tips about the featured destination, and a sidebar column also provides info on the Pros/Cons and Safety Tips for different regions within the country.
I was able to brush up on some geography and add more places to the bucket list. Like all National Geographic publications, it features jaw-dropping photographs and detailed maps. As with any print media, there are political and cultural disputes that arise that change some of these destinations (even with the 2011 release date) and their attractions. The safety notices are the most affected with the recent revolutions and political shifts in the Middle East (Egypt, Tunisia) and the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Not common to read reference books like this cover-to-cover, but I did and found it quite enjoyable.
I was able to brush up on some geography and add more places to the bucket list. Like all National Geographic publications, it features jaw-dropping photographs and detailed maps. As with any print media, there are political and cultural disputes that arise that change some of these destinations (even with the 2011 release date) and their attractions. The safety notices are the most affected with the recent revolutions and political shifts in the Middle East (Egypt, Tunisia) and the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Not common to read reference books like this cover-to-cover, but I did and found it quite enjoyable.
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