The New York Times Explorer: 100 Trips Around the World

by Barbara Ireland (Editor)

Whether it's a culinary adventure in vibrant Mexico City, an historic and meditative train ride through Siberia, or a solo trip to Paris, get your bucket lists ready with the discoveries of Explorer, a curated collection of 100 dream trips from the distinguished travel writers and photographers of The New York Times.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Coffee Table Books

712 pages, Hardcover

Published August 31, 2020

Reviews

[Sungyena · Rating 1 out of 5]

This made me hate the NYT. Every piece written almost entirely by the white staff, every photo (that looks natural and not Instagrammy, thank god) that has ppl in it are of white ppl in play/leisure and poc at work/in service. In the Utah piece, national parks are called “designer” and overcrowded (impossible not to finish that in my head “w too many foreigners”) so it’s suggested to go to lesser-known/traveled destinations nearby promising fewer amenities (and fewer security/resources) but just as stunning views and outdoor adventure. Must be nice to have the whole world be your playground. I’m not white but I am white-adjacent and this is a nice guidebook on how to be/what it’s like/where to go if you’re white. And plan on taking my poc friends and family w me.

[Theut · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some "must see" places are missing but definitely a good collections of suggestions!

[Xenophon Kalathas · Rating 1 out of 5]

How is it that a supposedly serious book on "100 Dream Trips Around the World" -- with over 30 of them in Europe alone -- doesn't include a trip in Greece or Türkiye at all? It's a glaring omission that makes the editor seem biased or an idiot. Both countries, the birthplace of Western Civilization, with stunning natural beauty along with world-famous cuisine/culture and hospitality, are certainly dream trips for anyone with half a brain. Greece and Türkiye are probably on most people's list of dream trips. The editor and publisher should be embarrassed that they intentionally excluded them. We got this book as a gift; we would never buy it and it's probably going to be recycled or discarded.

[Rocio Sandoval · Rating 2 out of 5]

I do not recommend, the book is so short on information and trips, it is like asking someone who is in a hurry to leave for trip suggestions so, they say whatever comes to mind first. Google is more useful at this point.

[Eleni Kaparaki · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is no place in Greece suggested in this book ? Okay….

[Lynda Engler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not sure I'll get to all 100 but I marked my top 12! Great info for travel buffs and lovely photos.

[Betty Chatzisavvidou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing photos and illustrations. Make you want to travel ✈️