Need a Break From People? These Far-Flung Desert Escapes Will Help

Do you crave solitude and tranquility in a place where vast skies hang over views that stretch for miles, where crowds of people are unheard of?

A fifth of the Earth’s landmass is designated desert—places that receives less than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of precipitation a year. From stargazing in Chile’s Atacama Desert to exploring the sand cathedrals of Chad, desert adventures can be had on every continent.