Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die

by Chris Santella

Chris Santella, along with top expedition leaders, explores the world's greatest walking adventures. Some, such as the Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan and the Kangshung Valley Trek in Tibet, are grueling multiweek adventures at high altitudes. Others, such as Japan's Nakesando Trail, move leisurely from village to village, allowing walkers to immerse themselves in the local culture. Whether it's climbing the Rwandan mountains to view mountain gorillas or strolling through bistros along Italy's Amalfi Coast, there's a memorable hike at everyone's level within these 50 chapters. With commentaries from expert trekkers and insider tips that lead the reader off the beaten path, Santella has again captured the special characteristics that make these must-visit destinations.

Chris Santella is a freelance writer and marketing consultant. A regular contributor to the New York Times and Forbes.com, he has also contributed to the New Yorker, Travel & Leisure and Golf, among many other publications. Santella is the author of seven other titles in the Fifty Places series (all published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang), as well as Fifty Favorite Fly-Fishing Tales.