In this one-of-a-kind illustrated collection, discover 100 after-dark adventures around the world, from kayaking Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent bay to performing Mas in Caribbean Carnivals to chasing the aurora borealis in Canada’s northern provinces.
Let National Geographic be your guide to the world after dark. In this beautifully illustrated volume you will discover all there is to see and do after the sun goes down. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing night sleeping under the stars or a high-energy party full of costumes and live music, there is something for everyone in this nocturnal collection. Spanning more than 30 countries, this book offers adventures big and small including:
Snorkeling at night with manta rays off the coast of Kona, Hawaii
Celebrating a New Year in Chiang Mai during Loy Krathong, Thailand’s Lantern Festival
Searchingfor glowing mushrooms at night in the wilds of Australia
Tubing under a “starry sky” of glow worms in New Zealand
Wildlife spotting on a night safari game drive in Tanzania
Hiking by moonlight in Arches National Park
Skiing under the lights in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Chasing the aurora borealis in Svalbard, Norway
Watching beloved films at the Celebrity Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California
Listening to the singing trees in Singapore's Supertree Grove
Learning celestial navigation from Polynesian wayfinders
Bringing Christmas cheer through a night of revelry during Austria's Krampus festival
Sleeping under the stars in the Sahara desert
Ringing in the New Year as the ball drops in New York City’s Times Square
Participating in a centuries-old celebration, China’s mid-autumn Moon Festival
And so much more!
Get ready to stay up late: this travel guide will delight wanderers, armchair travelers, and night owls alike and is a must-have collection for your coffee table.