The Conde Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys: Volume II

Great Writers on Great Places

Author Various
Introduction by Klara Glowczewska
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On sale Aug 28, 2012 | 448 Pages | 9780143121473

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Another spellbinding trip around the globe with some of today's most celebrated writers and journalists

Condé Nast Traveler is the preeminent travel magazine in the United States, boasting a readership of 3.5 million. This second collection of the award-winning magazine's best travel writings, includes essays by luminaries such as, Robert Hughes, Russell Banks, E. L. Doctorow, André Aciman, Pico Iyer, and Edna O'Brien.

As the world becomes smaller and ever more accessible, interest in travel writing is only growing greater. So whether readers are preparing for their own journeys or just indulging in an armchair adventure, this new volume of The Condé Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys will open their eyes to the world.

Daniel Hahn is an award-winning translator, writer and editor. His 2026 books include If This Be Magic: the unlikely art of Shakespeare in translation, and translated novels from Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Peru and Guatemala.

Padma Viswanathan is author of three novels and a memoir, published in eight countries and shortlisted for the Pen Center USA Fiction Prize, the Scotiabank Giller Prize and others, and has translated four books from Brazilian Portuguese. View titles by Various
“This stellar collection of 35 essays… will delight nomads of all dispositions.” – PW


“Jump into these addictive pages anywhere, but be advised that pulling back out will be difficult.” – Booklist (starred review)


“Make a pot of coffee, curl up with Unforgettable Journeys and plot your next great escape.” – Bookpage

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Another spellbinding trip around the globe with some of today's most celebrated writers and journalists

Condé Nast Traveler is the preeminent travel magazine in the United States, boasting a readership of 3.5 million. This second collection of the award-winning magazine's best travel writings, includes essays by luminaries such as, Robert Hughes, Russell Banks, E. L. Doctorow, André Aciman, Pico Iyer, and Edna O'Brien.

As the world becomes smaller and ever more accessible, interest in travel writing is only growing greater. So whether readers are preparing for their own journeys or just indulging in an armchair adventure, this new volume of The Condé Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys will open their eyes to the world.

Author

Daniel Hahn is an award-winning translator, writer and editor. His 2026 books include If This Be Magic: the unlikely art of Shakespeare in translation, and translated novels from Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Peru and Guatemala.

Padma Viswanathan is author of three novels and a memoir, published in eight countries and shortlisted for the Pen Center USA Fiction Prize, the Scotiabank Giller Prize and others, and has translated four books from Brazilian Portuguese. View titles by Various

Praise

“This stellar collection of 35 essays… will delight nomads of all dispositions.” – PW


“Jump into these addictive pages anywhere, but be advised that pulling back out will be difficult.” – Booklist (starred review)


“Make a pot of coffee, curl up with Unforgettable Journeys and plot your next great escape.” – Bookpage

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