Rough Guides Vanishing Places

Lavishly illustrated with over 100 stunning images, this ambitious title captures the essence of mindful travel through engaging writing and striking photography. It offers a fascinating look at special, important and quirky locations across the globe—from the familiar to the unknown, from places facing environmental peril to those where local culture is changing rapidly. The geographically-organized destinations take you on a journey from Switzerland's glaciers to neglected tombs in Pakistan, hidden underground worlds in Mexico to Spain's emptying villages. Each entry tells a story about these vanishing places, the context that has led to this point, and what can be done to preserve them in the future. With fresh, striking design and authoritative storytelling, Vanishing Places makes a thoughtful and intriguing travel title, showcasing the beauty and delicacy of our world.