The best Traveling and Guides Books suggested and reviewed by Escalating Knowledge.

Atlas Obscura, 2nd Edition: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders by Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras, and Ella Morton

As a lifelong travel junkie endlessly fascinated by the incredible diversity of human cultures and places, Atlas Obscura instantly won my heart and stoked my sense of discovery. This eye-opening guidebook curates over 700 unexpected, obscure, and wondrous sites and experiences spanning the globe that will bewilder even seasoned travelers. Through its immersive local histories and vivid depictions of each location, Atlas Obscura fuels an insatiable curiosity about the world’s hidden treasures waiting to be explored. Let’s delve into the dizzying breadth of fascinations contained within this book’s richly illustrated pages!

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Lonely Planet Travel Publications: Exploring Our Vast and Wonderful World

Travelling is one of the most pleasant activities for most of us. Who hasn't been waiting all year for that two weeks off somewhere far from the usual routine? Lonely Planet's vast array of travel books and guides have proved indispensable resources for my journeys near and far. Let's take a tour through Lonely Planet's many offerings that make travel planning, packing, and globetrotting smooth and enriching!

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