Book description
Unforgettable Walks to Take Before You Die is the fifth title
in an exciting series of books that will help you search out essential
sights and experiences around the world.
Photographers and writers Steve Watkins and Clare Jones draw on
their years of international travel experience in selecting thirty of
the world's most inspiring, spectacular and beautiful walks, each of
which can be done within the space of a two-week break. Their choices
include a wide range of locations, from urban walking tours along
Boston's Freedom Trail and the stunning temples of Kyoto, to the open
countryside of the Yellowstone National Park in the USA and Peru's
Inca Trail. There are leisurely jaunts, such as Frank Lloyd Wright's
Fallingwater property and a stroll around the picturesque canals of
Amsterdam, as well as a few demanding walks, such as the Alpine Tour
du Mont Blanc and China's Tiger Leaping Gorge trek, for those who like
a challenge.
Richly illustrated throughout with specially commissioned
photographs, Unforgettable Walks to Take Before You Die is
aimed at anyone looking for ideas for an inspirational trip of a lifetime.
The book features a total of thirty walks, including: Amalfi
Coast, Italy; Morne Trois Pitons, Dominica; Choro Trail, Bolivia;
Dogon Tribes, Mali; Kilimanjaro, Tanzania; Tiger Leaping Gorge, China;
South West Coast Path, England; Routeburn Track, New Zealand;
Darjeeling Tea Trek, India; Temples of Kyoto, Japan; Garden Route,
South Africa.
Steve Watkins is a professional photographer and writer who
covers travel, adventure sports and cultural topics for publications
including Wanderlust, Geographical, the Daily
Telegraph, the Illustrated London News, Outdoor
Adventure Guide, Global Adventure and various AA
guidebook publications. He has co-authored Action Guide Europe
and his photography has featured in several exhibitions, including one
on Australian Aboriginal art and the artists at London's Barbican
Gallery. Steve is the founder of vividplanet. com, through which he
and Clare market their images and features.
Clare Jones is a professional travel writer and photographer
who has spent many years covering adventure activities across the
globe. She is also sponsored by Salomon in support of their 'Women
Will' campaign. Her work has featured in a variety of publications,
including the Sunday Telegraph, USA Today, the
Scotsman, the Herald, Traveller,
Geographical and Global and she co-authored the flagship
AA Key Guide to Spain and Extreme Places of the World.
Clare is also an assistant TV producer and has worked on several BBC documentaries.
