From the ruins of Palmyra in the Syrian desert to the ghost town of
Bodie, the painted churches of Sucevita in Romania, and a fire festival
in a Japanese village: Michael Webb has ventured far afield in search of
the rare and beautiful. He recalls memorable experiences of people and
places over eight decades of travel around the world, and some of the
buildings and landscapes that have left a lasting impression. It's
getting harder to find places that have not been commercialized and
overwhelmed by mass tourism, but they can still be found, even in the
most popular destinations. Webb's recommendations should inspire you to
get off the beaten track and make your own discoveries.