Traveling has been everyone’s choice of leisure. It makes someone to be a storyteller and memory hoarder which is very beneficial to one’s being. The moment that you decided to hop on a plane and explore the world, you just let your mind and soul heal from your daily life. Thus, visiting new places and meeting new people can help you redeem yourself. That being said, here is a list of the places you may want to count on your bucket list!

 

1. Chase the Aurora Borealis

 

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If you’re a lover of everything that sparkles in the sky, well, chasing Aurora Borealis is perfect for you! It’s everyone’s dream to stand or sit on a snowfield while watching this beautiful and tantalizing colorful lights dancing in the sky also known as the Northern Lights. Having a chance to witness this is considered to be travelers’ once-in-a-lifetime experience. No wonder, Aurora hunters are eager to take the risk to witness this spectacle and breathtaking phenomenon despite its elusiveness, which adds more excitement to this adventure!

 

2. Try Sky-diving

 

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Have you ever dreamed of flying? Well, stop pretending to be a bird or a plane and challenge your adrenaline by trying this spine-chilling adventure — the sky diving! Instead of just hopping on a plane, sitting there and waiting for the plane to land on its destination, here, you’re the one who will literally jump from the plane and land on the ground. How exciting, right? This fun-filled yet nerve-racking experience will let you experience the life 10,000 feet above the ground! 

 

3. Spend your Honeymoon at the Maldives

 

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The Maldives offers perfect scenery of beaches and beautiful over-the-water bungalows. With its pristine water and stunning golden sand, this has been one of the top choices of every newlywed to spend their honeymoon. Imagine how the birds and the splash of the water greet you a “good morning” as the sun rises? The vibe you can get on spending days here will surely add fire to you and your loved one, giving you an unforgettable after-wedding getaway!

 

4. Visit Tibet

 

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Are you a traveler who wants to explore a culture-packed place? Then visiting Tibet is a must! This region is located in the south-west of China and also known as the “roof of the world” because of its geographical location. What makes this place unique is how they are able to preserve their cultures such as language, religion, and politics for centuries. You can also take a photo with their infamous animal named Yak. Aside from that, their snow-capped mountains, festivals, temples, and 12-year-old Buddha statue are just some of the reasons why you should give this place a visit!

 

5. Walk on a Lavender Field

 

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Looking for a picture-perfect lavender field? Well, Provence, one of the most beautiful in France, offers that! Seeing only purple-filled scenery, its reflection in the sky as the sun rays on it and the refreshing aroma you can actually smell just by walking through this field is the best reward to yourself for having a long day! Going on summertime is highly suggested to fully enjoy its dusky purple shades and delicate fragrance as this is the time they are beautifully bloomed!

 

6. Iguaza Falls

 

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Level up your sightseeing by visiting the breathtaking Iguaza Falls! Waterfalls all over the world have been one of the dream destinations of every traveler, and these falls found at the border of Brazil and Argentina are just among them. Usually tagged as the monster of all falls for being gigantic – three times wider and two times taller than Niagara – no doubt, almost one million tourists yearly are astonished by its beauty! Imagine, the scenery is completed by the systems of 257 waterfalls from different rivers and falls with various height, who wouldn’t fall in love with that, right? This is also hailed as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature last 2011 — another reason to visit this! 

 

7. Pyramid of Giza in Egypt

 

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If you’re into the ancient stories, visiting the famous Pyramid of Giza must be on your list! Why be contented in gazing at its different photos and posters if you can personally experience its beauty? This amazing ancient structure is known for its mysterious vibes and theories of its existence that add to the curiosity of every traveler, making them want to explore this more. Plus, be captivated by how these pyramids were beautifully constructed during our yesteryears. What a way to travel and learn more about history at the same time!

 

8. Explore the Great Barrier Reef

 

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Being among the New Seven Wonders of Nature, Great Barrier Reef calls for a visit! If you’re planning to go to Australia, don’t forget to consider this in your itinerary. Enjoy to explore the beauty of underwater by snorkeling and diving, and be surely amazed by the large numbers of species living beneath, and to the rainbow-colored corals that will satisfy your eyes. Want to be convinced more? Well, this naturally exquisite travel destination is said to be the world’s center of the marine ecosystem, which means there is a number of beautiful and unique species that can only be seen there! 

 

9. Swim with Pigs in the Bahamas

 

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This may sound as out of this world but yes! It’s possible to swim with cute piggies in the Bahamas! The pigs living on this island turned out to be instant tourist idols! Who wouldn’t enjoy swimming that instead of dolphins or stingrays, these pink pigs are the ones beside you? Up to now, the real reason why these pigs found there is yet to be found. But some stories say that sailors put them there to consume as food, or they came from a shipwrecked. Who knows? What’s important is that these cuties are capturing the hearts of many making them a celebrity and subjects for selfies!

 

10. Witness Great Animal Migration in Kenya

 

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This must be in every safari aficionado’s bucket list! This Great Animal migration in Kenya is said to be one of the most amazing natural events on Earth, which takes place in Masai Mara. Yearly, there are over millions of wildlife have to traverse the Masai Mara to find a source of water and grazing grassland. These wildebeests and zebras also have to fight for their lives as predators are waiting for whichever are the weakest of them all. See how amazing it is to witness a survival-of-the-fittest phenomenon, live!

 

11. Take a dip to the Blue Lagoon in Iceland

 

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This spring with 37-39 degrees Celsius or 99-102 Fahrenheit found in Iceland attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists annually. What’s fantastic about this place is its location which is just near their airport. So, you can either enjoy it upon arrival or your departure which happens to be a great way to relieve jet lag or tiredness from your Iceland trip! There are also hotels found near the area, which assures your hassle-free travel!

 

12. Ride on a Hot Air Balloon in Turkey

 

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“Magical” — this will be the exact word that best describes this hot air balloon ride experience. Riding in this gigantic and fancy balloons is a perfect way to appreciate the raw and rugged beauty of Cappadocia, Turkey. Every ride lasts for about one and a half hours, which seems to be a short period since you get too amazed and mesmerized of everything you see on the land – endless rock formation, towering pillars, Central Anatolia’s peak, and the famous Love Valley. You can also chase the breathtaking scenery of sunrise in these giant bubbles which can accommodate up to 12 to 16 pax.

 

13. Float on the Dead Sea

 

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No fish. No life beneath. However, the Dead Sea has been one of the most favorite tourist destinations of travelers around the world. Aside from floating to its hypersalinity water as the lake’s attraction, you can also find rare animals, oases, and the place is also absolutely Insta-worthy. Its water is known to be rich in minerals and is believed to have healing properties. So, once you have to visit Jerusalem or Israel, make sure to add this alluring sea in your itinerary!

 

14. Watch and dance in Brazillian Carnival

 

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Of course, we all know that one way to know one’s culture is by witnessing how they celebrate their festivals. The reason why a country performs such is to showcase their culture to everyone. That being said, Carnival in Brazil is one of the festivals in the world that you may want to consider watching. This can’t be called the “world’s greatest performance on Earth” for nothing. Anyone can dance with them as they perform samba. Its beautifully and exceptionally made floats and costumes are also one of their main attractions. 

 

15. Stand at Uyuni’s Salt Flat  in Bolivia

 

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Have you ever wished to be in a place filled with stars? What about the feeling of walking in the skies surrounded by clouds? Well, you can now have it granted without going outer space! Just visit Bolivia and enjoy the heaven-like view in the daylight and awe-maze on the sparkes of the stars that illuminate you at night at the Salt Flat! Dubbed as the “Mirror of the sky” tourists can have a picturesque view here as the sky and the ground merge forming perfect scenery that anyone can fall in love with! Imagine, even the first man to land the moon- Neil Armstrong was mesmerized by its beauty! 

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