In her introduction, the author writes: 'Five countries hold 70 per cent of the world's last remaining wilderness: Russia, Australia, Brazil, Canada and the United States, much of the last country's wild land lying in Alaska.

The book explains the fascinating facts and stories behind these extraordinary places. For example, did you know that the Dead Sea is 9.6 times saltier than the ocean? That the Great Barrier Reef supports 2195 plant species? Or that the Millau Viaduct in France is the tallest bridge in the world at 343m (1125ft)? How about that the Potala Palace in Tibet, where the Dalai Lama lived, has more than 1000 rooms and around 10,000 shrines? What are the wonders of the world? The Grand Canyon? The Hoover Dam? The Great Pyramid of Giza - the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that survives today? Many lists of the wonders of the world have been compiled since ancient times, but they all have one thing in common: they fill us with awe. This lesser-known Italian city offers the magic of Venice without the crowds (and it's cheaper too) The world's safest and most dangerous countries in 2023: The UK is the 37th most peaceful nation, with America ranked 131st - again (far behind Canada, which comes 11th)These are the safest and most dangerous cities in the US - you might want to avoid St. Louis, Fort Lauderdale and San Bernardino while Nashua, NH, takes top spot

History, art and the best nightlife in Europe! Here's why Madrid is THE destination for a getaway to remember Apparently being in the same collection as the Ancient Egypt book I review recently, this one focus on the Wonders of the Worlds like the title says, but my pros and cons are exactly the same. It has decent information, very short, but decent. Unfortunately the pictures are not good, not in the angle, or the picture in itself, but in the quality of it. Were they too compress to fit the book, was it only for the digital version and on it ends up okay? I don't know, but as a digital copy, which I was provided, the result isn't good at all and unacceptable for this kind of book, which focus, mainly, on the photography! It's otter carnage! Astonishing moment two rival otter families charge towards each other and battle in territorial clash I was a little surprised that the pictures didn't seem to be as sharp as most of the books I have seen from this publisher, but it looked to me like it was a function of the digital format used rather than what will be in the final product, so I didn't judge harshly in that respect. Even with that slight flaw, the pictures are still impressive and will, no doubt, be spectacular when the final book is published. While this review copy was digital the physical books I have bought from this publisher has never let me down for quality, so I am confident recommending this book.Wake up to views of the Arabian Gulf, the Mediterranean or deep blue Aegean Sea: How to discover enchanting destinations, with tips on where to stay Arranged by continent, the book takes you from the wandering albatrosses of South Georgia to the 'dizzying passes and aquamarine lakes' of the Central Andes in Peru and Turkmenistan's 'Door to Hell'. The book explains the fascinating facts and stories behind these extraordinary places. For example, did you know that the Dead Sea is 9.6 times saltier than the ocean? That the Great Barrier Reef supports 2195 plant species? Or that the Millau Viaduct in France is the tallest bridge in the world at 343m (1125ft)? Or how about that the Potala Palace in Tibet, where the Dalai Lama lived, has more than 1000 rooms and around 10,000 shrines? What are the wonders of the world? The Grand Canyon? The Hoover Dam? The Great Pyramid of Giza – the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that survives today? Many lists of the wonders of the world have been compiled since ancient times, but they all have one thing in common: they fill us with awe.

Wonders of the World by Claudia Martin is a wonderful trip through the many wonders of the world. Unlike lists or books that try to rank wonders, this work simply presents many places that generate the awe reaction we associate with a wonder. Ultimate luxury in the world's furthest corners: From Sydney to Tokyo, Vietnam to Thailand, here's how you can explore some of the most exciting destinations in style! Other great wilderness regions, such as the Sahara and Himalayas, are divided between many nations... Currently, around 113,000 national parks and other protected areas cover six per cent of Earth's land, preserving some of our last stretches of wilderness for, hopefully, the generations to come.' Wonders of the World is split into 5 different chapters: Africa and the Middle East; Europe; The Americas; Asia; and The Pacific. Each chapter makes sure to showcase notable places and also some that you may not have heard of.Everyone will have their opinions about what is included and maybe even what isn't included, but these places are awe inspiring and deserve the recognition they receive here. Anyone who wants to display thee disingenuous faux intellect can do little childish riffs about dams or geysers, no one actually cares what such basement dwellers think anyway. Some of these places won't affect you the same way they affect someone else, that is neither a positive nor a negative, it is simply the difference between people. Live with it, or not, no one cares. It all comes out in the wash! People share their hilarious laundry fails - from a dryer on fire to a very tiny glove

I received a free copy of Wonder of the World from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. This is a really pretty coffee table book. A lot of the places in here I had already heard of, but a lot of them I hadn't. I liked that it was split into different geographic regions of the world, and that each geographic region was given an equal number of features and space within the book (it wasn't 90% Europe or America, for example). In the review copy I had, the photos were quite over saturated and blurry, but I'm sure that won't be the case in the print copy. The majority of the places in here were natural instead of man-made, which was nice, although there still is a balance between the two. The only complaint I have is the wording in the entry about the Empire State Building, which mentions 9/11 but isn't explicit about it. Instead of saying that the Empire State Building again became the tallest building in New York after 11 September 2001, I think they should have explicitly stated why (i.e. after the World Trade Center fell). I realise they were probably just trying to not draw attention to it, but they did so by sidestepping it completely and I just don't think we should be ignoring it. However the rest of the book was very enjoyable. The thrill of Brazil: Rio buzzes - but there's so much more to discover in this vast and beautiful country, including its version of St Tropez The following review is based on a complementary Advanced Reader's Copy pdf file provided by the publisher. The best 100 cities on the planet ranked - and 'despite Brexit' it's London that's No.1, followed by Paris and New York. So where does YOUR favourite city come on the list?Incredible footage shows two planes 'hanging in mid-air' over San Francisco in bizarre optical illusion After the final call: Fascinating photos capture the eerie quiet of New York City's most famous drinking haunts at dawn - from Ernest Hemingway's favorite watering hole to an iconic Manhattan gay bar From a street that inspired Diagon Alley to waves engulfing a lighthouse: Stunning winning images in the 2023 Historic Photographer of the Year contest I'm always in search for a book which will be MY BIG BOOK OF TRAVEL. This means that I always wanted a book that I can use as a list of sights which I want to see. I think I found it with this book.