Not long ago we came to you with the most incredibly super awesome bucket list
of all time and while it included quite a few ridiculous activities
(riot tourism?) it didn’t mention much in the way of traveling or seeing
the world. So, as a gift to all of you globetrotters out there we
decided to fix that and put together a list of 25 places you have to see
before you die.
Found in the Hunan province of China, the unique views from atop the Tianzi Mountains can be accessed by cable car.
The
site of some of the largest volcanic eruptions in history, this Greek
island features picturesque beach side towns and Mediterranean sunsets.
Situated
on a mountain ridge overlooking Urubamba Valley in Peru, this is
probably one of the most iconic remains of the massive Incan Empire.
Composed
of several volcanic islands in the North Atlantic the Azores are well
known for their beautiful geography and isolation.
Stretching
thousands of miles along northern China the Great Wall was in fact
several shorter walls joined together in part to provide protection from
tribes to the north.
Unknown
to the western world until Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt
stumbled across it in 1812, this is now one of the most visited
attractions in the Middle East.
An
ancient city located in the Mandalay region of Burma, Bagan contains
over 2,000 temples and pagodas from between the 9th and 13th centuries.
The
most visited and photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest is
only accessible by permit due to it’s status as a Native American tribal
park.
More
formally known as “Uluru” this large sandstone formation in central
Australia is the the largest monolith (single rock) in the world and is
one of Australia’s most recognizable landmarks.
This exotic rock off the coast of Bali features an ancient temple sitting upon its crumbling face.
The
surreal Meteora monasteries of Greece were originally built by monks to
be a refuge from Turkish invaders and until 100 years ago there wasn’t
any way to get to them except for rope ladders. Today, however, you can
take a cable car or walk up the perilous staircase cut into the stone.
Located in southwest Bolivia Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat.
Also
known as the Preacher’s Pulpit, visiting this 600 meter high cliff is
not recommended in winter or spring when the path to the top is paved
with ice. In summer though the view of the valley below is breathtaking.
You may recognize this gem from our list of the 25 most amazing waterfalls in the world.
Located in Croatia, Plitvice Lakes is actually 16 separate bodies of
water divided into upper and lower basins by natural dams consisting of
moss and algae.
This
collection of limestone stacks off the coast of Port Campbell National
Park in Australia attracts roughly 2 million tourists every year.
Found
in the Venezuelan jungle Angel Falls is not only a stunning sight, it’s
also overwhelming. At 3,211 feet it’s the largest in the world. In
fact, it’s so high that water evaporates before it even reaches the
ground!
With
thousands of islets and hidden coves, Ha Long Bay is famous for its
large monolithic limestone islands rising formidably out of the ocean.
For
years it was only a poor fishing village on the Italian coast but then
in 1953 John Steibeck wrote these words of the region: “”Positano bites
deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and
becomes beckoningly real after you have gone.” Since then tourism has
exploded.
As
the largest Khmer temple complex in the world, Angkor Wat’s unique and
architecture and vast size are unlike anything anywhere else in the
world.
This
large sandstone formation located near the Arizona and Utah border is
famous among hikers for its colorful, undulating forms.
Every
day about 5,000 people flock out into the desert to see the Pyramids.
If at all possible try to take a camel ride or even an aerial tour via
helicopter.
With
some of the most beautiful beaches in the world every year thousands of
tourists make their way to this island nation just south of Sri Lanka.
Lying just off the Horn of Africa, this island is one of the most isolated in the world, at least in terms of it’s extremely unique flora and fauna.
A
vast region of the Colorado Plateau, Monument Valley consists of a
large number of sandstone buttes reaching up to 1,000 feet above the
valley floor.
Although
they were devastated by the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004 the Phi Phi
Islands have still maintained their surreal beauty and are well known as
the location for the filming of The Beach with Leonardo DiCaprio.
Found in the Hunan province of China, the unique views from atop the Tianzi Mountains can be accessed by cable car.The
site of some of the largest volcanic eruptions in history, this Greek
island features picturesque beach side towns and Mediterranean sunsets.Situated
on a mountain ridge overlooking Urubamba Valley in Peru, this is
probably one of the most iconic remains of the massive Incan Empire.Composed
of several volcanic islands in the North Atlantic the Azores are well
known for their beautiful geography and isolation.Stretching
thousands of miles along northern China the Great Wall was in fact
several shorter walls joined together in part to provide protection from
tribes to the north.Unknown
to the western world until Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt
stumbled across it in 1812, this is now one of the most visited
attractions in the Middle East.An
ancient city located in the Mandalay region of Burma, Bagan contains
over 2,000 temples and pagodas from between the 9th and 13th centuries.The
most visited and photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest is
only accessible by permit due to it’s status as a Native American tribal
park.More
formally known as “Uluru” this large sandstone formation in central
Australia is the the largest monolith (single rock) in the world and is
one of Australia’s most recognizable landmarks.This exotic rock off the coast of Bali features an ancient temple sitting upon its crumbling face.The
surreal Meteora monasteries of Greece were originally built by monks to
be a refuge from Turkish invaders and until 100 years ago there wasn’t
any way to get to them except for rope ladders. Today, however, you can
take a cable car or walk up the perilous staircase cut into the stone.Located in southwest Bolivia Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat.Also
known as the Preacher’s Pulpit, visiting this 600 meter high cliff is
not recommended in winter or spring when the path to the top is paved
with ice. In summer though the view of the valley below is breathtaking.You may recognize this gem from our list of the 25 most amazing waterfalls in the world.
Located in Croatia, Plitvice Lakes is actually 16 separate bodies of
water divided into upper and lower basins by natural dams consisting of
moss and algae.This
collection of limestone stacks off the coast of Port Campbell National
Park in Australia attracts roughly 2 million tourists every year.Found
in the Venezuelan jungle Angel Falls is not only a stunning sight, it’s
also overwhelming. At 3,211 feet it’s the largest in the world. In
fact, it’s so high that water evaporates before it even reaches the
ground!With
thousands of islets and hidden coves, Ha Long Bay is famous for its
large monolithic limestone islands rising formidably out of the ocean.For
years it was only a poor fishing village on the Italian coast but then
in 1953 John Steibeck wrote these words of the region: “”Positano bites
deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and
becomes beckoningly real after you have gone.” Since then tourism has
exploded.As
the largest Khmer temple complex in the world, Angkor Wat’s unique and
architecture and vast size are unlike anything anywhere else in the
world.This
large sandstone formation located near the Arizona and Utah border is
famous among hikers for its colorful, undulating forms.Every
day about 5,000 people flock out into the desert to see the Pyramids.
If at all possible try to take a camel ride or even an aerial tour via
helicopter.With
some of the most beautiful beaches in the world every year thousands of
tourists make their way to this island nation just south of Sri Lanka.Lying just off the Horn of Africa, this island is one of the most isolated in the world, at least in terms of it’s extremely unique flora and fauna.
A
vast region of the Colorado Plateau, Monument Valley consists of a
large number of sandstone buttes reaching up to 1,000 feet above the
valley floor.Although
they were devastated by the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004 the Phi Phi
Islands have still maintained their surreal beauty and are well known as
the location for the filming of The Beach with Leonardo DiCaprio.
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