Traveling Extremes
Journeys of discovery into the wilds
Whether it's the flower-filled meadows of the Dolomites or a blanket of stars above Chile's Elqui Valley, set forth and share in the discoveries ofMountains, Deserts, & Plains, a collection of25 dream destinationsin TASCHEN'sExplorerseries withThe New York Times.
Discover the deliciously intricate geology ofChina's Wulingyuan National Parkwith Simon Winchester, theotherworldly beauty of Namibiawith Elinor Burkett, or the sunrise serenity of theSawtooth Valleyin Idaho. TheTimeswriters are your guides, and the wealth of color photographs that accompany their writing capture thecatch-your-breath awe of each spectacular location.
TheExplorerseries takes travelbeyond the obvious with adventures in exotic places and new perspectives in familiar ones, all based on the distinguished travel journalism inThe New York Times. Each journey features a first-person narrative and documentary photography that capturethe unique personality of the destination--as well aspractical informationto help get you on your way. Edited by Barbara Ireland, whose36 Hourstravel series has been a TASCHEN best seller, theExplorerseries launches withBeaches, Islands, & CoastsandMountains, Deserts, & Plains. Upcoming volumes includeUrban AdventuresandRoad, Rail, & Trail.
Contributor Bio:Ireland, Barbara
Barbara Ireland, a writer and editor based in western New York State, is a former deputy travel editor and deputy Op-Ed page editor at The New York Times. While on the Times staff, she commissioned and edited many 36 Hours columns and wrote a few herself. She is a graduate of Cornell University and was a John S. Knight journalism fellow at Stanford University.
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