In his most notable play, Shakespeare famously said that the main question of our existence was whether to be or not to be.
Where to be
Not to criticize his genius, but let us offer an alternative way of looking at life and a different question: where to be?Being stuck in a stuffy office, sitting in front of the computer while performing the same boring tasks that you performed yesterday, cannot be compared to being out and about in the world, experiencing cities, forests, beaches, and quaint little villages, discovering unknown places, and breathing in foreign air.
Traveling is a unique experience, and it is no surprise that our bucket lists are usually filled with distant places we would like to see before our time runs out.
Do you have all of the most impressive sights on the list? Or is there something that you could still add to it? Read our guide of 10 must-see things to see and do around the globe and find out!
Do not be afraid to stray off the beaten path and explore some of its older stairs and hidden towers. You will wander around its crumbling battlements for hours, amazed and enchanted by the history embedded in this man-made monument.
The complex is open to visitors at night during this time, and nothing is quite as beautiful as its solemn white structure drenched in the dazzling moonlight.
The building takes on a life of its own during these nights, and you can almost hear it whispering the sad story of an emperor and the love of his life sleeping her eternal sleep in the mausoleum.
The biggest crustacean worshippers are challenged to drink a pint of beer and chase it with some oysters in every pub along the Oyster Trail throughout the festival, which adds up to around thirty pints and over a hundred oysters in three days! You will not find a better way to plunge headfirst into the very middle of the unique culture of Ireland.
This structure, which defies the laws of physics, is believed to be sacred by the Burmese Buddhists and attracts thousands of pilgrims yearly. The legend claims that a few strands of Buddha’s hair hold it firmly in place.
It is a mind-boggling sight all year round, but its religious significance reaches its peak between November and March, when dedicated Buddhists pray to it amid the smell of incense at the dawn of a new day.
If you can travel to Antigua, stop by the capital city of St. John’s for some amazing vistas.
Remember how your mother precluded you from getting dirty when you were a child? Well, this is your chance to get as messy as you want while participating in an unforgettable celebration of life!
No matter how cliche it might be, experiencing a safari in Africa was always going to make this bucket list.
The modern world often forces us to forget our sweet insignificance; we fail to appreciate the vastness of our planet. The immensity of the Grand Canyon can change that in mere seconds.
The Siq – the main entrance to the city, comprised of a narrow gorge – is particularly impressive and will remain in your mind forever.
The bright, transparent seas, the perfectly white sands, and the green islets rising their backs timidly out of the water instantly calm a wandering mind and allow you to submerge yourself in undisturbed peace.
Venture into the world now and start pursuing the ultimate experience of truly being in it.
1. Ponder the magnificence of the Great Wall of China
This ancient fortification is not considered one of this planet’s greatest wonders for nothing. It is one thing to see it in pictures, but to actually set foot on it and touch the stones that have been there for centuries is an experience that does not compare to anything else.
Do not be afraid to stray off the beaten path and explore some of its older stairs and hidden towers. You will wander around its crumbling battlements for hours, amazed and enchanted by the history embedded in this man-made monument.
2. See the Taj Mahal bathed in the light of a full moon
The melancholic beauty of the Taj Mahal is sure to blow your mind at any time of day, but if you wish to experience it at its most profound, visit the memorial when the moon is full.The complex is open to visitors at night during this time, and nothing is quite as beautiful as its solemn white structure drenched in the dazzling moonlight.
The building takes on a life of its own during these nights, and you can almost hear it whispering the sad story of an emperor and the love of his life sleeping her eternal sleep in the mausoleum.
3. Embark on the Irish Oyster Trail in Galway
The annual International Oyster Festival, held in Galway, is a must for every self-proclaimed foodie. It lasts three days and celebrates the beginning of oyster season in true Irish fashion—drinking, dancing, and the traditional hospitality of the locals are included.The biggest crustacean worshippers are challenged to drink a pint of beer and chase it with some oysters in every pub along the Oyster Trail throughout the festival, which adds up to around thirty pints and over a hundred oysters in three days! You will not find a better way to plunge headfirst into the very middle of the unique culture of Ireland.
4. Gape at the Golden Rock in Myanmar
The Golden Rock, or Kyaiktiyo, as the locals call it, is a gigantic granite boulder on the edge of a natural stone plinth in the Eastern Yoma mountains of Myanmar.This structure, which defies the laws of physics, is believed to be sacred by the Burmese Buddhists and attracts thousands of pilgrims yearly. The legend claims that a few strands of Buddha’s hair hold it firmly in place.
It is a mind-boggling sight all year round, but its religious significance reaches its peak between November and March, when dedicated Buddhists pray to it amid the smell of incense at the dawn of a new day.
5. Discover the Caribbean gem of Antigua
Nestled cosily between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, the island of Antigua is home to some of the most beautiful beaches you will ever see – not to mention that this tiny island offers a choice of 365 of them!If you can travel to Antigua, stop by the capital city of St. John’s for some amazing vistas.
6. Get messy at La Tomatina
On the last Wednesday of every August, the tiny Spanish town of Buñol descends into the most entertaining madness. An enormous crowd gathers in the city centre and engages in a public tomato fight that has no equals—around 130,000 kilograms of overripe tomatoes cover the streets and the public in just one hour.Remember how your mother precluded you from getting dirty when you were a child? Well, this is your chance to get as messy as you want while participating in an unforgettable celebration of life!
7. Experience the wonders of an African safari
Even the most impressive zoo cannot compare to the sight of wild animals roaming around in the wild right next to you. The diversity of species, the intimacy involved in seeing them in their natural habitat, and the deep appreciation of nature that stems from it are something that you are bound to treasure for years afterwards.No matter how cliche it might be, experiencing a safari in Africa was always going to make this bucket list.
8. Visit the marvelous Grand Canyon
If one had to choose the most iconic landscape in the USA, a sight capable of transforming you, the Grand Canyon would be it. This natural wonder is almost 300 miles long and a whole mile deep.The modern world often forces us to forget our sweet insignificance; we fail to appreciate the vastness of our planet. The immensity of the Grand Canyon can change that in mere seconds.
9. Explore the city of Petra
Petra is a unique historical and archeological site located in southern Jordan. Tourists from all over the world flock to marvel at its rock-carved structures and the surrounding valleys.The Siq – the main entrance to the city, comprised of a narrow gorge – is particularly impressive and will remain in your mind forever.
10. Sail around the Whitsunday Islands
The Whitsundays are a collection of islands off the central coast of Australia, and it is also one of the most idyllic places on this planet.The bright, transparent seas, the perfectly white sands, and the green islets rising their backs timidly out of the water instantly calm a wandering mind and allow you to submerge yourself in undisturbed peace.
Must-See Places and Must-Do Before Hitting the Bucket
There is such an overabundance of beauty on our planet, and for us, there is meaning in that fact alone. Scanning this list should pop the question of being or not being right out of your mind.Venture into the world now and start pursuing the ultimate experience of truly being in it.
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Wow! Feels like I've just taken trips to fascinating places! Thank you for being my tour guide, Lux ~~
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What a great collection of pictures!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful places---I would love got see them all, but unfortunately, I don't fly, which hinders my adventures.
ReplyDeleteWow! Nice bucket list.
ReplyDeleteHahaha, thanks for sharing. Don't think I will get to see any of them except in photos so thanks again for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHum, want to know them all! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat list! :) All places are beautiful and I wish you could see them one by one in the future!
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The picture you have of the Grand Canyon might actually be a picture of Horseshoe Bend, I think!
ReplyDeleteTotally agreed on these destinations though. Spain has such an interesting culture that I would love to visit.
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I have been to many places and I really have enjoyed all the wonders I've seen thus far. I would be so blessed to eventually see the great wall of China as well!
ReplyDeleteI second visiting Antigua. We went there right before my daughter was born as sort of a last hurrah before immersing ourselves in parenthood and what a gorgeous island! the people are so friendly and the beaches...just wow.
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