From barren deserts to sky-high balloons, these spots are the perfect escape.
PHOTOS: 15 Most Eye-Popping Places on Earth
A new book, showcasing the best travel photography from publisher Rough Guides, gives a glimpse of some of the world's most amazing places. Here are just 15 of the best images from
"Earthbound: a Rough Guide to the World in Pictures," highlighting some places to escape from daily life. We start in the northwest corner of Colorado and the picturesque Yampa and Green River canyons in Dinosaur National Monument. Breathtaking. (Christian Williams; Rough Guides/Axiom)