LIFE Around the World in 80 Places: From Scenic Cities to Sensational Vistas to the Seven Seas

By: The Editors of LIFE

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Synopsis: See the world from an exciting new perspective with this inspiring visual guide of some of the world’s most beautiful and captivating places! Visit 80 of the most beautiful and thought-provoking wonders, all carefully curated to simulate eight round-the-world journeys. Dozens of stunning photos guide readers from cities and museums to mountains and lakes, to attractions and oddities and more. You’ll see many of the places you would expect, including dynamic cities and famous natural wonders. But there are some best-kept secrets here, too, including the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania and Dean’s Blue Hole in the Bahamas. The last section is dedicated to the attractions that are on everyone’s bucket list—the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, Petra. The spirit of Jules Verne lives on in this unique collection that’s perfect for armchair travelers.