Explorer: Mountains, Deserts & Plains

From the flower-filled meadows of the Dolomites to a blanket of stars above Chile’s Elqui Valley: set forth and share in the discoveries of theMountains, Deserts & Plainsedition ofThe New York Times Explorer. TheTimeswriters offer their guidance—from the personal to the practical—on25 dream destinations, along with awealth of color photographsthat capture the catch-your-breath awe of each destination.