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Ports of the World: Prints From the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, c. 1700-1870
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Each country on this site has its own selection of books; below are those that include stories of many locations around the world. Books can be ordered just by clicking on a cover.

	Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips by National Geographic
	Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations National Geographic
Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel Rolf Potts	This is more an inspirational and philosophical work rather than a practical guide. He includes quotes and ancedotes from other famous world travelers. Practical information is easier found in other books. To my family, travel is as necessary as breathing, whereas many people just don't care (which to me means they don't understand). He includes a section on working for travel.
The Condé Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys	WORLD Great Writers, Amazing Places from Condé Nast's "Book of Unforgettable Journeys. Includes Florida's Everglades, Prague, Italy, Savannah, Tanzania, Capri, Iceland and Ethiopia, Japan, the Himalayas, Bath, Provence, Athens, Iran, Romania, Jordan, the Philippines, Spain, the Vatican and Hawaii.
	WORLD Ports of the World: Prints From the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, c. 1700-1870 Dr. Cindy McCreery, 1999
A Camera, Two Kids and a Camel Annie Griffiths Belt	WORLD One of the first female photographers hired at the National Geographic Society, Belt has won numerous awards. Her book chronicles three decades of international travel with photography equipment and her family. Her quirky sense of humor and many touching stories will touch readers.
Editors of Life Magazine	WORLD From the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx to the mysteries of Easter Island and Stonehenge, Life editors present exquisite photography to reveal these special places. Included: Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro, Tuleries Gardens in Paris, Machu Picchu, the Grand Canyon. Breathtaking photographs and intriguing descriptions.