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Hidden Wonders by Lonely Planet Kids
4.0

Yes the imaginary worlds are wonderful, but this year (2020) there is another world that feels imaginary as well. This one. I want to visit our earth, please. All the hidden wonders of it.

I will note, however, that this is very clearly written by a white person, in ways that are at times cringy. Lots of holy sites described as one might describe a quaint oddity, Burma labeled as Myanmar, and "Egungun Voodoo Ceremony" listed among the attractions, as if this religious ceremony were a landmark. Still, on the whole I found it to be a great way to thumb through the world, especially while sitting at home in lockdown.