Rudy Maxa etches a portrait of Guadalahara's vibrant culture and passionate artists, Mexico City's large metropolis, Puerto Vallerta's traditional charms, and the beaches of the Mexican Riviera. Includes Ballet Folklorico, Anthropology Museum.

Features Dublin and Beyond, Ireland's West Coast, Bath, South Wales, Edinburgh and Scotland.

Includes Europe's Great Getaways: Copenhagen and Denmark, Stockholm and Sweden, Oslo and Norway.

Includes Venice, Florence, Milan, and Lake Como, Genoa, and the Italian Riviera.

Includes: Bologna and Emilia Romagna, Italy's Veneto and Dolomites, Switzerland and the Alps, and Alpine Christmas.

Rudy gets a crash course in Maori bone carving, braving white-water rapids, and a hot air balloon ride on New Zealand's South Island. On the North Island, kayaking the coastline and visiting the site where locals signed a treaty with European settlers.

"100 Countries, 5000 Ideas highlights 100 must visit countries from Antarctica to Zimbabwe. This travel planner features more than 200 color images as well as detailed maps. The guide also contains specific charts and sections, disseminating important travel information such as climate, language, currency, and required travel documents"--Provided by publisher.