World's Best Cities: Celebrating 220 Great Destinations

By National Geographic Society

Book Overview

Delving into the heart and soul of more than 225 cities around the globe, World's Best Cities is a glossy, glorious tribute to cosmopolitan life. In photos and words, this irresistible volume showcases long-established great cities like Paris, Rome, New York, London, and Tokyo, as well as exciting up-and-comers, including Denver, Asheville, Oslo, and Abu Dhabi. As readable as it is beautiful, this expansive travel guide offers a playful, informative mix of inspirational personal narratives; photo galleries, and fun facts; plus sidebars on oddities; where to find the best food and shopping; novels that capture a particular city's atmosphere; local secrets; and more. Many additional cities appear in illustrated lists, such as eco-friendly cities, foodie cities; and happiest cities. The twenty-first century is the Century of the City, and on-the-go visitors and armchair travelers alike will make World's Best Cities a must-have volume to accompany all their urban adventures.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426213786
• ISBN13: 9781426213786
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 4.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 9.3" x 11.9"

Customer Reviews

A Traveler's Delight

National Geographic's World's Best Cities is one of those books that makes you wish you can jump into the pages and enjoy all those cities in person. As to be expected, the photography is top notch in its presentation . The accompanying text is enjoyable.