Ever since the mother of all must-see lists, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was compiled way back in 140BC, the push to overachieve—even on vacation—was set in motion. “Honey, I’d love to spend a week watching chariot races and drinking cheap Syracusian wine, but apparently we MUST SEE the Colossus of Rhodes before we die.” And so it began: the rush to check things off a list.
 
Been there. Done that. Got the T-shirt. After a while, you begin to wonder what happened to the fun.
 
Well, the fun is back, says Nicholas Noyes, author of the new Peter Pauper Press book. In this humorous “anti-guidebook,” Noyes juxtaposes 50 “must-see” destinations with 50 places that will satisfy your inner child—“you know, the one with the naughty streak.”

Is Alaska’s Iditarod race a bit too far to attend? Brooklyn’s goofy Idiotarod (pages 8-9) might fill the bill. Got a problem with Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls? Check out its Running of the Nudes (pages 23-25). Unable to attend solstice festivities at Britain’s Stonehenge? Join midwestern Druids (who knew?) at Nebraska’s kitschy Carhenge (pages 58-59). The Tour de France too extreme? How about Seattle’s more-fun “tour de no pants” (pages 72-73)!

It’s your guide to the road less traveled ... and more fun!

''Stonehenge. The Taj Mahal. Buckingham Palace. The Great Pyramids of Egypt. All places that many people say you should see . . . But are they really that fun to visit? 50 Places To See Before You Die: and 50 Places that are a Lot more Fun is a comprehensive guide for the world traveler who . . . wants something a bit more fun and interesting, like the druid circle of Nebraska, the running of the Nudes, and more. Countless offbeat attractions abound making 50 Places to See Before You Die: And 50 Places that are a lot more Fun a top pick for travelers who want something different."
Midwest Book Review