There are destinations that are not only places but experiences which can never be forgotten. They can cause admiration and thought and frequently will alter how we perceive the world. When you considered making a travel bucket list ever, these famous locations should be among the top. Whether it is the pre-historic marvels or nature in action, take one round around the world to the places you must visit once in your lifetime.
- Santorini, Greece – The Perfect Sunset
When you think of Greece, the first picture that probably comes to mind is Santorini white houses, blue rooftops, and endless sea views. Watching the sunset in the village of Oia is something you’ll never forget. The sky turns shades of orange, pink, and purple, and the whole place feels magical.
Apart from sunsets, you can walk through narrow lanes, explore old ruins like Akrotiri, or relax at unique beaches with black or red sand. Many Greece packages include Santorini because it’s one of the most beautiful places to visit in Europe.
- Kyoto, Japan – Tradition Meets Beauty
Japan is a mix of modern cities and old traditions, and Kyoto shows this perfectly. The city is full of temples, peaceful gardens, and tea houses.
Walking through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest feels like stepping into another world. The Fushimi Inari Shrine, with its thousands of bright red gates, is one of the most famous spots here. If you visit during cherry blossom season, the city turns pink and looks like a painting.
Any Japan trip feels incomplete without spending a few days in Kyoto, it’s calmer than Tokyo but just as unforgettable.
- The Grand Canyon, USA-the Masterpiece created by nature
Grand Canyon can be seen as one of those places that cannot actually be captured in a picture. You are rendered speechless as you walk to the brink of this huge geographical masterpiece created by Colorado River through the ages over millions of years.
Whether you go hiking down into the canyon, hitch a helicopter ride to fly over it, or simply gaze over it on the South Rim, the size and grandeur of the Grand Canyon is a reminder on how mighty Mother Nature can be. Here sunrises and sunsets are nothing less than spectacular as colors change on the walls of canyons.
- The Pyramids of Giza Egypt Monuments of Eternity
The Pyramids of Giza are monuments that stood through the millenniums outliving empires and civilizations and generations. They are one of the most enigmatic and recognizable structures to be constructed. When you are faced with these huge structures of monuments it leaves you wondering how the ancient people of Egypt accomplished such architectural wonders with no modern day technology.
The Sphinx nearby looking eerily into the desert, the rest of the scenery passing nearby as a traveler in the region whispers about pharaohs, Gods, and legends that still continue to captivate travelers even today.
- Machu Picchu, Peru – A City in the Clouds
One of the most interesting ruins in the world to discover is the Machu Picchu lost high among the Andes Mountains.
This ancient Incan city is bordered by mountains and fog and appears to be fictional. The stone-masonry mass of temples, buildings and terraces point to how intelligent and talented the Incas were. Visit can be done either by trekking the famous Inca Trail or by train up to view this wonder. Say what you will, it is never an experience you forget.
- Venice, Italy- Water City
Venice is different in the fact that it is constructed out of water. There are no cars and roads but canals and gondolas.
It is possible to pass through the narrow waterways, visit St. Marks Square and look at old palaces and churches. Even walking about is amusing- you never can tell what an interesting little bridge or a secret little quad you may chance upon. It seems as though Venice is a blending of romance and history at the same time.
- The Great Wall of China the un-ending Sceneries
One of the most marvelous sights in the world is the Great Wall. Spanning valleys and mountains it is thousands of kilometers long.
It also seems so large and significant when you are on the wall because it has so much open space to walk, and places you should not miss such as Mutianyu. It is not a wall but a monument of history and culture, human endeavor.
- Tanzania, Serengeti national park This was a Wild Adventure
Serengeti is the place to be in case you love animals. This is an African national park inhabited by lions, elephants, zebras and giraffes among others.
The greatest one is the Great Migration where the millions of animals migrate across the plains. It is as though you are in a real life wildlife documentary viewing it through a safari jeep. Sunset in gold-coloured sky and acacia trees is memorable here.
- Iceland Fire, Ice, and the Northern Lights
There is always a surprise in Iceland. Next minute you gaze on massive waterfall, the next minute you are walking on black sand beaches or you relax on the hot springs.
What is the most magical bit of all? Aurora Borealis. In case you are fortunate, you will be able to see green and purple lights which dance in the sky. Road-trip through Iceland is like travelling on a different planet because every turn you see is beautiful and new.
- One more city of Stone, Petra, Jordan
It is commonly referred to as the Rose-Red City of Petra since it is rock-hewn of pink and red-coloured stone. The Treasury is by far the most famous spot, that is, it occurs at the end of a very long and narrow cleft between precipices.
However, the Petra is not only a single monument but the whole city with tombs, temples, and ancient theaters. It is full of adventure to visit, like unearthing an ancient civilization in the desert.
