{"product_id":"101-places-not-to-see-before-you-die-9780061787768","title":"101 Places Not to See Before You Die","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Humorous Anti-Travel Guide to the World's Worst Destinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This clever collection of travel advisories lists all the places that are definitely not worth a trip, including a rendering plant, Times Square on New Year's Eve, and, \u003cem\u003ebien sûr\u003c\/em\u003e, Euro Disney.\" -- \u003cem\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatherine Price takes readers on a global tour of destinations better left unvisited in this spirited, ingenious collection. From the Grover Cleveland Service Area to the Beijing Museum of Tap Water to Euro Disney, this guide catalogues ill-conceived museums, disappointing theme parks, and notorious Superfund sites that travelers can happily skip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Travel Book Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't your typical bucket list. \u003cem\u003e101 Places Not to See Before You Die\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates the misadventures and mishaps that seasoned travelers know all too well. Price combines her own journalistic adventures with guest entries from notable writers including Nicholas Kristof, Mary Roach, Michael Pollan, Rebecca Solnit, and A.J. Jacobs, creating a collection that proves the worst experiences often become the most memorable stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInside the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach entry offers lively tales of disappointing destinations and travel disasters. Whether it's overcrowded tourist traps, bizarre roadside attractions, or environmental disasters masquerading as attractions, this guide covers the spectrum of places that fail to live up to expectations. The book serves as both entertainment and cautionary tales for anyone planning their next trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Travel Enthusiasts and Humor Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from Harper Perennial combines travel writing with sharp humor, making it ideal for readers who appreciate honest perspectives on tourism and travel culture. The book functions as both a reference guide and an entertaining read, offering insights into why some destinations simply aren't worth the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatherine Price is an avid traveler and writer who hopes never to see a body farm firsthand. Coauthor of \u003cem\u003eThe Big Sur Bakery Cookbook\u003c\/em\u003e and a contributing editor at \u003cem\u003ePopular Science\u003c\/em\u003e, she has written for the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eO, the Oprah Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSalon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSlate\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Best American Science Writing\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680518902034,"sku":"9780061787768","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9b97989e-a8d1-417c-909e-cd13337f9dae.jpg?v=1734920558","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/101-places-not-to-see-before-you-die-9780061787768","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}