You are ready to take to the skies. Hop on a train. Hit the open road.

Just one problem: you have absolutely no idea where you want to go.

Lucky for you: It's impossible to thumb through this colorful travelogue and not find exactly where you want to go. The staff of the famed magazine take us to some of the most unusual places they've ever been: the Kerala backwaters of India, the forts of Oman, the Fitzroy Massif of Argentina, and the barrier reef off Belize. Handy planning tips (when to go, how long to stay, etc.) accompany tales of each journey, making this a practical, indispensable addition to any globe-trotter's library. (National Geographic Books, $40)

It's exactly what you need to plan your next amazing trip.

Problem solved.