Description
About the book. A journey on the water can offer a completely different encounter with a place than the road along the coast. Amazing Boat Journeys brings together 60 boat journeys from around the world, from short city trips to long voyages toward remote islands. Lonely Planet combines stories, photographs, and practical ideas for anyone who dreams of letting the crossing itself become an important part of the experience.
Contents. The range spans from feluccas on the Nile and sailing in the Canadian Arctic to cargo ships bound for Pitcairn and boats on Kerala’s waterways. You can read about paddle steamers on the Mississippi, mail boats in the Bahamas, and journeys to Antarctica and Papua New Guinea. Shorter trips also feature, such as the Star Ferry in Hong Kong, the Thames in London, and the Chao Phraya in Bangkok. Each journey is presented with background information, images, glimpses of life on board, and suggestions for similar experiences.
Who is this book suitable for? The book suits both those who want to plan a boat journey and those who enjoy discovering the world from their reading chair. The practical sections provide a starting point for further research into how the journey can be carried out. At the same time, the variety in vessels, length, and waters makes it interesting to compare different ways of traveling. Use it as a gift for a sea-loving traveler, or as a collection of ideas when you want to find a trip where the view and the rhythm along the way are part of the goal.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to choose a few experiences you truly want, and see 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 with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you want to fit in and what you’ll have time to experience. Leave room on some days for pauses and detours too. A physical book is nice to return to when the next leg of the journey is being discussed.
About this edition. English book, published 2019. 304 pages. ISBN 9781788681308.
