NYT Explorer, Mountains/Deserts

Whether it’s the flower-filled meadows of the Dolomites or a blanket of stars above Chile’s Elqui Valley, set forth and share in the discoveries of&,nbsp,Mountains, Deserts &,amp, Plains, a collection of&,nbsp,25 dream destinations&,nbsp,in TASCHEN’s&,nbsp,Explorer&,nbsp,series with&,nbsp,The New York Times.&,nbsp,Discover the deliciously intricate geology of&,nbsp,China’s Wulingyuan National Park&,nbsp,with Simon Winchester, the&,nbsp,otherworldly beauty of Namibia&,nbsp,with Elinor Burkett, or the sunrise serenity of the&,nbsp,Sawtooth Valley&,nbsp,in Idaho. The&,nbsp,Times&,nbsp,writers are your guides, and the wealth of color photographs that accompany their writing capture the&,nbsp,catch-your-breath awe of each spectacular location.The&,nbsp,Explorer&,nbsp,series takes travel&,nbsp,beyond the obvious with adventures in exotic places and new perspectives in familiar ones, all based on the distinguished travel journalism in&,nbsp,The New York Times. Each journey features a first-person narrative and postcard-perfect photography that capture&,nbsp,the unique personality of the destination—as well as&,nbsp,practical information&,nbsp,to help get you on your way. Edited by&,nbsp,Barbara Ireland, whose&,nbsp,36 Hours&,nbsp,travel series has been a TASCHEN best seller, the&,nbsp,Explorer&,nbsp,series launches with&,nbsp,Beaches, Islands &,amp, Coasts&,nbsp,and&,nbsp,Mountains, Deserts &,amp, Plains. Upcoming volumes include&,nbsp,Cities &,amp, Towns&,nbsp,and&,nbsp,Road, Rail &,amp, Trail.