From Brazils tropical wetlands to Greenland's towering fjords, this dazzling book featuring National Geographic photographs takes you on an unforgettable journey to 50 far-flung travel destinations. Revealing the wild still tucked away in the world, these pages transport you to dramatic, distant places in the blink of an eye.In Chiapas, Mexico, witness a cyclone of emerald-feathered parakeets emerging from a yawning limestone sinkhole 50 stories deep. Hike among the rainbow-hued mountains and volcanoes of Iceland s Landmannalaugar highlands. Explore Tasmania s Bay of Fires and walk along empty, pristine beaches with only a kangaroo for company. Or head to the bottom of the Earth and witness towering, tortuous slabs of ice adrift in Antarctica s Weddell Sea.Filled with inspiring commentary that will take you to the heart of these out-of-the-way spots, along with never-before-seen images from National Geographies celebrated archives, this magnificent book recalls a time when few outsiders had ventured into the worlds most unspoiled places. Illuminating travel tips will allow you to plan your own excursion into parts unknown.Smart, surprising, and awe-inspiring, Wild Beautiful Places is the perfect resource for anyone looking to embark on their next extraordinary adventure.