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Gadling's Grand Giveaway Day 3: Journeys of a Lifetime
Hey! It's day 3 of Gadling's Grand Giveaway! Today we have three copies of National Geographic's Journeys of a Lifetime, a huge, 9x12 hardcover book with over 400 pages, 400 color photos, and 200 color maps. Here's the description, straight from NatGeo:"No one knows the world like National Geographic-and in this lavish volume, we reveal our picks for the world's most fabulous journeys, along with helpful information for readers who want to try them out. Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's travel writers, Journeys of a Lifetime spans the globe to highlight the best of the world's most famous and lesser known sojourns. It presents an incredible diversity of possibilities, from ocean cruises around Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Every continent and every possible form of transport is covered."
Want to win a copy? It's easy. Here's how:
- To enter, simply leave a comment about your favorite past journey -- or one you'd love to make in the future. Make sure to use a valid e-mail address, or else we'll have no way to contact you if you win!
- The comment must be left before Friday, December 21, 2007 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
- You may enter once.
- 3 winners will be selected in a random drawing.
- 3 winners will receive Journeys of a Lifetime (valued at $40.00).
- Click Here for complete Official Rules.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Robert Dec 19th 2007 8:32AM
I really want to travel to Antartica...To see the natural shelving of glaciers and the wildlife which thrives in such a tough environment would make a great journey...
Mark Dec 19th 2007 8:38AM
We were in Greece in Sept., and I find it difficult to put into words how we felt upon seeing Santorini's caldera for the first time - breathtaking!! I would love to win this book...
EJ Dec 19th 2007 8:38AM
The journey I would take in a heartbeat if I had the means? Overland from london to syndey, like http://eoe.org.uk/lonsyd08.php.
fiksi Dec 19th 2007 9:12AM
my last journey to north bali were great! not so many people know that north bali was the famous part of bali at the past!
Sam Dec 19th 2007 9:43AM
It's gotta be Mongolia for me, I'm always such a ocean bird, it'll be interesting to see what happens to me when I'm landlocked.
Guy Mermier Dec 19th 2007 9:47AM
Even today with global travel, I find wonder and mystery in Paris, Venice, Rome, but also and perhaps more so in the small villages of Provence, of Italy. One of my unforgettable stays was in Bora Bora after New Zealand where I would happily live.
tmorga1 Dec 19th 2007 10:10AM
I love to read these books and dream of my next big trip!
Paul D Dec 19th 2007 10:25AM
pretty pictures!!
Amanda Dec 19th 2007 10:43AM
The big dream trip for me right now is the Southern Cone of South America. I have spent so much time studying the literature, culture, geography, language, and history of that region that I can't imagine not going there.
Alice Dec 19th 2007 10:52AM
Oh, so many places...I think Australia and New Zealand are high on my list, but of course, I'd take a detour to Thailand and Vietnam on my way there.
Kraig Dec 19th 2007 11:02AM
My last amazing trip was to Tanzania back in April. Climbing on Kili and going on Safari were amazing adventures.
I'd love to go to Nepal or Tibet next. I think I hear the Himalaya calling.
Simon Boyd Dec 19th 2007 11:09AM
Best trip I ever did was by car and boat around the Baltic. We started from our home in Warsaw and then headed up through North East Poland and through to Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia. Then over by ferry to Helsinki and up Finland to the Artic Circle and Northern Norway. Then by Hurtigruten ferry and car back through the Norwegian Fjords to Bergen. From there cross country again to Oslo and down to Southern Sweden. Finally back by Ferry to North West Poland, driving along the Polish coast to Gdansk and then the worst part...the 350km from Gdansk to Warsaw! Four weeks in total and another tick on the list of things to do in life... :-)
cmadhavan Dec 19th 2007 11:56AM
I would like to travel six months of the year and live in several places for varying lengths of time, instead of just passing thru on short visits. Some of the dream destinations are: Bali, Brazil, France, Italy, Argentina, India, Australia, Sri Lanka, Fiji, New Zeland (the last three yet to be visited). This book will give me and my wife a good start on planning for that.
Amanda Richter Dec 19th 2007 12:20PM
Loved exploring Peru, but still haven't made it to Europe.
Sky King Dec 19th 2007 12:40PM
My wife and I have been looking forward to a trip to Asia. We would like to fit in China, Sumatra, Malaysia, Cambodia, and finally THAILAND! There is so much to see and do that we are going to go for over a month. Bukit Lawang in northern Sumatra to see the orangutan's we hope will be a once in a lifetime stop.
VM26 Dec 19th 2007 1:49PM
Despite a crazy schedule (or perhaps because of it since many of my trips have been for my work in pediatrics), I have traveled to 37 countries by 30. Favorite destinations include Australia and Brazil. I'm aiming for at least 50 countries by age 40, hoping to hit Africa and Antarctica (the two continents I haven't visited yet) as well as the Galapagos Islands. I'd love to get more inspiration from "Journeys of a Lifetime"!
Jacqueline Dec 19th 2007 2:32PM
My favorite past journey was spending a summer travelling around Spain - including Barcelona, San Sebastian, Madrid, and of course the most magical city of all, Seville.
My next journey? Hopefully Buenos Aires - I've wanted to travel to Argentina for years.
Lynne Dec 19th 2007 2:40PM
I would love to go to Australia!
David Dec 19th 2007 3:14PM
I've so far restricted my travels to Europe; I'd love to start branching out to other places on this earth, and this book would be a great way to research.
Bea Dec 19th 2007 5:04PM
My dream trip would be to take my grandchildren and children to DisneyWorld, then board Disney's cruiseship to "anywhere they go" for a week. Africa camera safari would be another "dream" vacation for my husband and myself. Anywhere warm right now...it is 22 below zero outside where I live at 11:30 a.m.brrrr!