As any traveler knows, Lonely Planet creates awesome travel guide books that inspire people to explore far-flung places all over the world. Who hasn't bought a Lonely Travel book before they took off on their vacation?
In their latest book, Lonely Planet's Beautiful World, they take us on a journey to the planet's most breathtaking places, showing us a collection of images that celebrate the world's most magnificent spectacles like fiery volcano eruptions, wind-sculpted icebergs, and mind-blowing migrations of wildlife.
The 224 page, full-color book contains over 200 images that are meant to inspire readers to see the world like they've never seen it before. Today, courtesy of Lonely Planet, here is a selection of the best images you'll find inside the book. Don't they make you want to pack your bags and go somewhere?
Above: Bryce Canyon National Park Utah
Credit: Sarun Laowong/Getty Images
View of waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park
Credit: Kelly Cheng Travel Photography/Getty Images
Cormorants join Sardine Run action together with cape gannets and common dolphins
Credit: Dmitry Miroshnikov/ Getty Images
Dusk panoramic view of The London Parliament, the Big Ben and the Westminster Bridge viewed from across river Thames
Credit: Enzo Figueres/Getty Images
Alpine Landscape
Credit: Michele Galli/Getty Images
Buildings in New York City at night, as seen from the Empire State Building
Credit: Nikada/Getty Images
English Lake District: Lyth Valley
Credit: Vetta/ Getty Images
Red Rock Towers With Sand Patterns At Monument Valley Tribal Park Arizona And Utah Border
Credit: Ron and Patty Thomas Photography/Getty Images
Aurora borealis photographed in the early hours of the morning in Arctic Circle
Credit: Antony Spencer/Getty Images
Thousands of Lantern float to the sky at Chiangmai
Credit: Athit Perawongmetha/Getty Images
