RoughGuides.com came out with this one late in 2007. The “Make the Most of Your Time on Earth” is really well designed and has a fun layout. It has 1000 different adventures. Plus some pages will talk about good books and movies from or about a specific region, which is a nice surprise. But don’t get it thinking you can plan an adventure using only this book. It is an “idea” book, not a detailed guide by any means. Travellers and backpackers would find it too big to pack anyway. So, if you need some inspiration, and want to hear of some good adventures you’ve most likely never heard of, it’s a good travel book.

Perhaps my favorite guidebook provider has released a runoff travel book. Rough Guides 25 Ultimate Experience Books. In their own promo language it’s 25 years, 25 books, 25 experiences. I was able to check some out at the local college store and they were diversely entertaining. Full of great photography, they cover everything from specific countries to Food and Activities. The pocket sized guides are not so much about guiding as they are in great ideas and experiences. Many of those experiences are on our encounters list actually. They sell for $5.99 on their website.