Discover 385 weird and wonderful sights and places around the globe - from eerie ghost towns to bizarre natural phenomena - that you never knew existed!

Take a journey through the world's lesser-known marvels - like an island where cats outnumber people in Japan or ancient caves lit by glowworms in New Zealand - and experience some of the most astonishing, fascinating and oddest corners of the Earth.

Inside Secret Wonders of the World:

• Dive into 385 of the strangest sights and places on the planet that crowds rarely reach

• Learn about the unique histories and human stories behind each location – some so otherworldly, even science can’t explain them

• Includes travel itineraries and 'Top 10' lists 

• Packed with evocative images and stunning illustrations that bring each oddity to life

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Releasing from July 2026

ISBN 9781806532926
FORMAT Hardback, Full Colour, 304 Pages
DIMENSIONS 246 x 192 mm I 7.56 x 9.69”
RRP GBP £22.99 I AUD $44.99 I NZD $55.00 I USD $37.99