And the alternatives are sometimes even more obscure or far-away that they’re definitely off the possibility list.

Brimming with stunning photography, detailed maps, sage advice and top tips; our highly visual guides contain everything needed for the trip of your dreams. I did look at every page and most of the photos and read a few of the detailed descriptions for places I have been or I might visit. I will definitely be adding this a hard copy of this book to my travel shelf to inspire my future adventures!

Also many thanks to the authors (several participated in writing this book) and DK Eyewitness Travel. So whilst some of the alternatives may be in the same country and reasonably close to each other, such as Avebury and Stonehenge (approximately 25 miles), others will be in different countries, such as Les Arenes de Nimes in France as an alternative to the Colosseum in Italy.

I think this is more of a coffee table book and it would make a great talking point for people that have actually travelled or those that want to compile a wish list. 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".A fantastic self-proclaimed “alternative bucket list” featuring breathtaking photography and descriptions of alternatives to the most popular tourist destinations across the world.