1. Ponder the magnificence of the Great Wall of China

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.