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Atlas Obscura

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I came across this book in an all-night gas station convenience store, of all places. With coffee in hand, a few minutes to spare, and the purchase of a birthday present on my to-do list, I read a few pages and was entranced. I picked up one for the birthday girl (our adult daughter), then ordered an extra copy for me. For anyone who's adventurous and likes travel, Atlas Obscura is a great read, an awesome reference book, and a truly unique trip planning guide. The book lives up to its name, directing adventurers to obscure, fascinating, odd-ball destinations at home and abroad. From amazon's description of the first edition: "It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. "... the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architect...

Atlas Obscura

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I came across this book in an all-night gas station convenience store, of all places. With coffee in hand, a few minutes to spare, and the purchase of a birthday present on my to-do list, I read a few pages and was entranced. I picked up one for the birthday girl (our adult daughter), then ordered an extra copy for me. For anyone who's adventurous and likes travel, Atlas Obscura is a great read, an awesome reference book, and a truly unique trip planning guide. The book lives up to its name, directing adventurers to obscure, fascinating, odd-ball destinations at home and abroad. From amazon's description of the first edition: "It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. "... the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architect...

Atlas Obscura

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I came across this book in an all-night gas station convenience store, of all places. With coffee in hand, a few minutes to spare, and the purchase of a birthday present on my to-do list, I read a few pages and was entranced. I picked up one for the birthday girl (our adult daughter), then ordered an extra copy for me. For anyone who's adventurous and likes travel, Atlas Obscura is a great read, an awesome reference book, and a truly unique trip planning guide. The book lives up to its name, directing adventurers to obscure, fascinating, odd-ball destinations at home and abroad. From amazon's description of the first edition: "It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. "... the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architect...