1,000 Places to See Before You Die - Paperback

from 9days

Alright, so I'm a little late getting to my seat on this bandwagon. Late or not, I'm glad I made it. I love this book. First, the relatively brief entries are perfect for someone with the attention span of a caffeinated gerbil (me). However, this aspect also left me wanting to know more. The down...

from TimothyBurke

We've had this sitting around for a while, so after I catalogued it, I decided to actually read it. I was surprised by it, as apparently some of the other reviewers here were. A very significant proportion of the entries aren't really "places" as I think of them, but ultraluxurious hotels. I gran...

from lithoglyphic

This isn't really a travel guide. It addresses the high points only, and lacks sufficient information for lengthy stays. What places belong in this book is a matter for endless debate. I think some gems are overlooked, but this book is for making dreams. Elaborate dreams. Don't treat it as compre...

from janemarieprice

This book is interesting. The sights range in type from monument to church to restaurant to hotel to city square to natural element. While I don't agree with all of them (I personally don't feel I need to see a particular hotel before I die) it makes for an interesting look at things you might wa...

from bewyche

While this book offers truly tantalizing ideas of places to visit, the majority of the items on the list seem to be very difficult to fit into a typical price-range. It is clear, however, that the author has done her research and is well-acquainted with every suggestion she makes. The description...