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In this one-of-a-kind illustrated collection, discover 100 after-dark adventures around the world, from kayaking Puerto Ricos bioluminescent bay to performing Mas in Caribbean Carnivals to chasing the aurora borealis in Canadas northern provinces.
Let National Geographic be your guide to the world after dark. In this beautifully illustrated volume you will discover all there is to see and do after the sun goes down. Whether youre looking for a relaxing night sleeping under the stars or a high-energy party full of costumes and live music, there is something for everyone in this nocturnal collection. Spanning more than 30 countries, this book offers adventures big and small including:
Snorkeling at night with manta rays off the coast of Kona, Hawaii
Celebrating a New Year during Chiang Mai, Thailands Lantern Festival
Foraging at night for glowing mushrooms in Australia
Tubing under a starry sky of glow worms in New Zealand
Wildlife spotting on a night safari in Tanzania
Hiking by moonlight in Arches National Park
Skiing under the lights in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Chasing the aurora borealis in Yellowknife, Canada
Watching beloved Hollywood films at the Celebrity Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California
Listening to the singing trees in Singapore
Learning celestial navigation from Polynesian wayfinders
Bringing Christmas cheer through a night of revelry during Germanys Krampus festival
Sleeping under the stars in the Sahara Desert
Ringing in the New Year in New York Citys Times Square
Participating in a centuries-old celebration, Chinas Moon Festival
Paddling out into Puerto Ricos mangroves and bioluminescent bay
And so much more!
Get ready to stay up late: this travel guide will delight wanderers, armchair travelers, and night owls alike and is a must-have collection for your coffee table.
Author: Stephanie Vermillion
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Published: 12/03/2024
Pages: 400
ISBN: 9781426223372
Language: English
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