Anu Taranath

The ultimate snapshot of every country in the world featuring new local insights from travel experts and the top experiences for each destination.Spot wildlife in Australia's lush green Daintree Rainforest; tour Japan's exquisite temples in Kyoto; discover Gaudi masterpieces in Spain's buzzing Barcelona. Get to know the amazing countries that populate our planet and start planning your next big adventure.Inside the new edition of The World:Easy-to-navigate A-Z format provides a fascinating look at over 200 countriesThemed features spotlight the best wildlife, landscape, festival, foodie, beach, historical, and adventure experiencesItineraries from 5 weeks to 3 months help travellers to plan ahead and explore a multitude of landscapes across the continentsInsightful summaries describe each destination's culture with details about the national flag, capital, population, size, and official languagesExpert insider knowledge throughout on when to go, seasonal weather charts, places to eat and drink, top experiences, getting around, and moreIncludes preparation tips from the best clothes and gear for different climates, to local greetings, and book recommendations to inspire your journeyBeautiful photography and locator maps give a flavour of each placePresented with a vibrant cover by Rui Ricardo with new internal layouts that include refreshed imagery and moreExplore every country in The World with this comprehensive guide that makes a perfect gift or self-purchase for the traveller in your life.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of young people pack their bags to study or volunteer abroad. Well-intentioned and curious Westerners--brought up to believe that international travel broadens our horizons--travel to low-income countries to learn about people and cultures different from their own. But while travel abroad can provide much-needed perspective, it can also be deeply unsettling, confusing, and discomforting. Travelers can find themselves unsure about how to think or speak about the differences in race or culture they find, even though these differences might have fueled their desire to travel in the first place.Beyond Guilt Trips helps us to unpack our Western baggage, so that we are better able to understand our uncomfortable feelings about who we are, where we come from, and how much we have. Through engaging personal travel stories and thought-provoking questions about the ethics and politics of our travel, Beyond Guilt Trips shows readers ways to grapple with their discomfort and navigate differences through accountability and connection.