Description
About the book. Epic Hikes of the World gathers stories from 50 hikes in 30 countries, along with 150 more trip suggestions. This paperback edition from Lonely Planet offers a broad starting point for dreaming up adventures on foot. Short city walks, cultural hikes, long treks and mountain tours show just how varied a hiking trip can be.
Contents. The contents are organized by continent and combine personal experiences with photographs, illustrated maps and practical advice. Highlights include Kilimanjaro, Angels Landing, Jasper, the Shikoku pilgrimage route, Markha Valley and hiking along the Great Wall of China. Europe offers examples from Britain, Switzerland and the Camino de Santiago, while Oceania features the Routeburn Track and Kokoda Track, among others. Each main story is followed by three suggestions for similar hikes.
Who is this book suitable for? This paperback suits anyone who wants to discover new hiking destinations and enjoys reading about the journey as it unfolds along the way. The planning sections cover access, accommodation, packing and food, giving a starting point for further research. You can begin with a country you want to visit or a type of landscape that appeals to you. The book works both as a gift for a travel-loving hiker and as a collection of ideas to browse at home when you want to find a new direction for your next trip.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to choose a few experiences you really want, and view them in the context of the rest of the trip. A plan with fewer stops can leave more time to get to know each place. Browse through it together with your travel companions, compare ideas and find a balance between what you want to fit in and what you’ll have time to enjoy. Also leave room on some days for breaks and detours. A physical book is a nice thing to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Find an idea you’d noted earlier, and let the plan evolve as you get to know the destination.
About this edition. English book, published 2021. 328 pages. ISBN 9781838694548.
