title: Great Adventures: Experience the World at its Breathtaking Best (Lonely Planet)
author:  Lonely Planet 
description: "The photographs are stunning, and each chapter includes several sidebars of information, a map and an array of practical planning tips. Just looking at the book alone makes you want to think about possibly moving beyond yourown comfort level..." (<i>Amsterdam News</i> 2013-09-26)<br /><br />"With gorgeous photos, practical information and armchair travel suggestions, the travel guide publisher prepares readers for an adventure." (<i>Battle Creek Enquirer</i> 2013-05-24)<br /><br />"An inspiring, photo-packed stimulus package for wandering minds" (<i>Passport Magazine</i>)<br /><br />"<i>Great Adventures: Experience the World at its Breathtaking Best</i>... is a fine oversized collection of color photos capturing unique world adventures for both armchairreaders and those contemplating their own global excursions. It's all about ice peaks, underwater caves, challenging bicycling trips, and natural beauty: chapters are packed with lovely images and paired with exciting text, making for an outstandingsurvey highly recommended for any adventure travel holding." (<i>Midwest Book Review</i>)<br /><br />"<i>Great Adventures</i> is a handsome 320-page coffee-table book, filled to bursting with stunning photographs of oceans, deserts, ancient cities, and,especially, perilous mountain overhangs, beneath which there always looms a bottomless abyss. The two-page opening spread of a craggy overlook in the French Alps will leave acrophobics reeling in panic." (<i>Perceptive Travel</i>)<br /><br />"In LonelyPlanet's <i>Great Adventures</i>, the reader is treated to a breathtaking array of travel experiences, illustrated with beautiful photography." (<i>Los Angeles Times</i> 2012-12-12)<br /><br />"There are no ho-hum wanderings in this guide to the best adventuretrips on the planet. Stunning photography leads readers through great outdoor adventures like paragliding from Mont Blanc in France, tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda or perhaps cycling through Nepal. The reader will be enticed to hike, dive, bikeand climb; above the earth, below the oceans, and on top of mountains. This is truly a candy box of adventures of a lifetime. Every endorphin seeking traveler will love this book." (<i>Wicked Good Travel Tips</i> 2012-12-04)
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  **Dedication**
  
  . . . to _Where We Are_ – the only place you’ll get to read our story directly
  from us, and get amazing behind-the-scenes access to the world of 1D! We’ve
  had the most incredible time over the past three years, and we’ve loved
  getting the chance to look back over the last 18 months – from releasing our
  very first single and album, playing the Olympics and Madison Square Garden,
  right up to the movie and the _Take Me Home_ tour – and to remember how many
  unforgettable moments we’ve had.
  
  We are having the most unbelievable time and there’s no way we would be where
  we are without you, the fans. We can never say a big enough thank you to you,
  but we’ll try… THAAANNNKK YOOOOUUUUU!!!!
  
  We can’t wait to see what the future holds, and to see even more of you in
  person as we continue performing around the world.
  
   **Lots of love,**
  
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