We all like to travel, but not all of us can afford the time or the expense, so "100 Great Journeys" offers 100 ways to explore your world without leaving your armchair. From Patagonia to Tibet, following Kit Carson through the Cumberland Gap or rambling along Hadrians Wall; finding the source of the Nile with Speke and Burton, or following in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, this book takes you on voyages around our planet by land, sea and air. This book allows you to experience and plan journeys to every corner of the globe from the comfort of your home. It may even inspire you to take the plunge and book the most exciting adventure of your lifetime!