100 Voyages of a Lifetime

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Karen Carmichael is a travel writer and photographer whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Outside, the New York Times, and more. A former National Geographic Traveler editor, she has been at the helm of National Geographic’s yearly Best of the World list and contributed to more than a dozen National Geographic travel books. She’s also served an expedition leader for National Geographic/Linblad. While she grew up on a sailboat off the coast of The Bahamas, she currently lives in Washington, D.C.

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**Embark on 100 epic boating journeys spanning legendary rivers, hidden harbors, and turquoise seas from Greece to the Caribbean.

In this ultimate bucket list, discover the world's best small-ship and river cruises, as well as personal sailing adventures, from historic sites along the Nile to the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.**

Sail away to the greatest destinations on Earth with this beautiful collection of river and ocean journeys around the world.

From the shores of Turkey to the jungles of Thailand, you’ll find an adventure for every type of voyage you could imagine: luxury river cruises, thrilling boating expeditions, and picturesque sailing getaways. With each destination, find recommended itineraries, advice for on-shore activities at ports and anchorages, spots to snorkel and dive, the best places to eat and drink throughout your travels, and wildlife you may encounter on land and at sea.

Whether you’re looking to sail away for a day, take a week-long expedition, or find your next cruise, there is something for every boater within these beautifully illustrated pages, including:

• A journey on the legendary Danube, the second longest river in Europe, through glittering capitals of culture. 
• A 500-mile journey on the Erie Canal with three dozen locks and more than 200 small communities showcasing the best of Americana.
• A cruise in Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago, comprised of more than 1,500 islands, cays, and shoals in the heart of the Coral Triangle. 
• A circumnavigation of Iceland that includes hiking Puffin Island and whale watching.
• Alaska's Inside Passage, a winding route between islands, glaciers, and fjords with plenty of marine life to see.
• A jaunt through history on the Columbia and Snake Rivers from Oregon to Idaho, following the path of Lewis and Clark.And so much more!

This is the book to keep on your coffee table, or under your captains log, to turn to again and again.