There is an airline based here that has
a market slogan built around the idea “want to get away?” If you do, Ultimate
Journeys for Two: Extraordinary Destinations on Every Continent might
be the way to plan. Written by Mike and Anne Howard, creators of honeytrek.com, experienced a honeymoon to blow your
mind and subsequently have led an incredible travel journey for over five
years.
Their book isn’t a romantic getaway
book featuring a few nights in a fancy motel, candle lit dinners, and all that
as they make clear in the intro. Their book is about experiencing the sights,
the places, the culture, the people, and more in locations all around the
globe. Over 500 destinations are in this book. Also included are stories and
tips from eleven of their favorite couples who share their passion to see and
experience it all.
After a chapter on figuring out where
you and your partner are with regards to travel, traveling as a couple, as well
as other issues including and how to get some space to need it because no
matter how much you love and care about your partner being with him or her 24/7
will make you a little crazy at some point, the book moves on to the traveling
with each chapter based on natural features. If you want to experience mountains,
you are in luck with the first chapter. Titled “Mountains” and starting on page
23 with a stunning picture of the mountain Torres del Paine in Chile, the book
tells you all sorts of important information about this location.
Chapter One continues for nearly a
dozen pages as it features other multiple travel destinations featuring
mountains around the world. Each location has bullet points with “when to go”
and “where to stay” and suggested “couple adventures” while there among other
helpful suggestions. The pictures are impressive and give you an idea of what
you are in for should you go to these locations. Chapter One concludes with “Top
10 Unbelievable Day Hikes” which are places you can hike to, have an incredible
experience, and be back before dinner.
This same format continues throughout
the rest of the book as chapters cover “Beaches & Islands” (Chapter Three),
“Deserts & Dunes” (Chapter Seven), and “Road Trips” (Chapter Ten), among
other types of natural features. For those who want an out of this world
experience check out Chapter 11 titled, “Supernatural.” Mud pools,
volcanoes, and the like are the focus of this chapter that starts on page 219
with Koh Ker, Cambodia.
Now that you are inspired and have some
ideas, you need to plan. That is the goal of the “travel smart” section
beginning on page 239 along with a chart telling you the best month for
different places. For example, the artic
peninsula is good this time of year. The authors offer a lot of advice and tips
regarding matters such as what you need in your travel fund, making the most of
your currency as well as airline points, and how to do the land travel portion
of your trip. Packing for your trip is important as is lodging at the
destination. They decipher the code words and explain how to set everything up.
An eight page “resources” list that
spans the globe, a two page acknowledgements section, and a three page index
brings this visually stunning and informative book to a close.
Ultimate Journeys for Two:
Extraordinary Destinations On Every Continent is geared towards those of a young age
that can go out there and do stuff. Advice about travel issues with kids, the
disabled, etc. won’t be found in this book as it was not designed for such
situations. It was designed for those who have the funds and the energy to go
far beyond staying in a nice hotel to see London or Paris for a few days. This
is a book designed for those who want to get to a place and really experience
the people and culture. For folks that can and want to do that, Ultimate
Journeys for Two: Extraordinary Destinations on Every Continent by Mike and Anne Howard is a very good book to
begin the journey.
Ultimate Journeys for
Two: Extraordinary Destinations On Every Continent
Mike and Anne Howard
National Geographic
September 2017
ISBN#
978-1-4262-1839-2
272 Pages
$26.99
Material was picked up to read and
review during a recent trip to the Lochwood Branch of the Dallas Public
Library.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2018
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