Book of the Month: 50 Best Adventures on Earth

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October 10, 2025 | Adventure Experts

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Book of the month - 50 best adventures on earth by Richard Bangs

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“After 50-years of exploring, discovering and running adventures around the world, I boiled down the brilliant assortment to the greatest hits, the crème de la crème, the haut monde, the best among equals.” — Richard Bangs, Author of 50 Best Adventures on Earth

From scaling untouched Himalayan peaks to navigating pristine Amazon rapids, 50 Best
Adventures on Earth is your ultimate guide to the planet’s most extraordinary experiences,
handpicked by legendary explorer Richard Bangs
Transform your travel dreams into reality with this definitive guide from the founder of Sobek
Expeditions, who has led over 35 first river descents across six continents. This visually
stunning guide combines practical planning with heart-pounding inspiration, featuring:

  • Detailed GPS coordinates and full-color photography for each destination
  • Expert guidance on skill levels, seasonal timing, and essential gear
  • First-hand accounts of groundbreaking expeditions from a pioneer whose company
    has guided over one million adventurers
  • Comprehensive trip planning resources, from local guides to accommodation options
    Whether you’re an experienced thrill-seeker or an aspiring explorer, Bangs’ masterful
    selection will add to any bucket list. His knowledge of each location—earned through decades
    of pioneering exploration—transforms this book from a simple guidebook into a playbook for
    those who dare to seek the extraordinary.

Richard Bangs is co-founder of the pioneering adventure travel firm MT Sobek, which has
ushered over a million clients into the wildernesses of the world, and pioneered thousands of
adventures. Richard executive-produced and hosted the Emmy-winning PBS series
Adventures with Purpose and founded travel products for MSNBC, MSN, Slate and Yahoo. He
is also CEO of White Nile Media, Inc., (http://www.whitenilemedia.com), a sustainable tourism
development and media company that has worked with scores of major companies and
organizations, from USAID to Airlines, Tourist Boards, and OTAs such as Orbitz and Expedia.
Richard is also the co-founder of Steller.co, which in a short period has become the world’s
largest travel storytelling platform. 50 Best Adventures on Earth is his 21st book.
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contributions from top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, we invite readers to experience the
endless adventure and beauty of the great outdoors. With books and content covering the
entire spectrum of outdoor activities, ranging from hiking and rock-climbing guides to
environmental preservation and wildlife identification, our objective is to outfit your mind
with the best possible information on where to go, how to get there, and what to see once
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