Top 10 Travel Experiences
The Perfect Bucket List for Planning Your Travels.
Whether you are preparing for a trip around the world or just a once in a lifetime experience this post has got you covered. "To travel more" is on so many people's bucket list. However, with a whopping 196 countries, countless monuments and experiences, picking your next big trip might feel overwhelming. This list contains 10 must-do experiences, which you have to try and do at least once in your life.
Experience Wild Life
My whole life, I have been passionate about wild life. I found it fascinating to see the great migration on the television and had a slight obsession with orcas. And I know I am not the only one. There is something special about seeing wild life out in their natural habitat where you are the one sitting in an enclosure and they are the ones roaming free.
Wild Life Experiences
Spot the Big 5 in Tanzania or South Africa
Gorilla Trek in Rwanda
Kayak with Orcas near Vancouver Island, Canada
Dive with a Great White Shark in South Africa
Discover the Ocean
Even if you manage to see all countries in the world, you have only discovered about a third of planet earth. One of the worlds largest mysteries known to mankind is the ocean. With so much of it yet to be discovered. Going out into the ocean and exploring its depth can make you feel like you are on a different planet.
Ocean Experiences
Get Scuba-certified in the Philippines
Discover the Great Barrier Reef in Australia
Snorkel around Caye Caulker, Belize
Go Back in Time and Explore the Ancient World
If history was your favourite subject in High School you have to go out and explore the Ancient World during your next trip. Going and exploring the ruins, massive temples and other cultural heritage sites really help to make those stories come to life. Whether it is old Greek methodology or seeing old religious sites there will never be a dull moment.
Ancient World Experiences
The 7 Ancient Wonders of the World
Parthenon at Acropolis in Greece
Pyramids of Giza
Pompeii Italy
Visit the Birth Place of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem near Jerusalem, Israel
Explore the Artic Circle
If you want to test your limits and see how well you can handle the cold, head on over to the Artic Circle. The freezing temperatures are met with some of the most scenic views in the world. A must-do bucket list item when exploring up north is seeing the magical northern lights. For the best chances to see the lights, head over between September and mid-April.
Artic Circle Experiences
Spot the Aurora Borealis in West Greenland
Find Polar Bears in Churchill, Canada
Circle around the North Pole
Visit the archipelago Svalbard, Norway
Other places to spot the Northern Lights; Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Alaska...
Chase Waterfalls
I am not sure what exactly it is but seeing a waterfall feels like such a magical experience. Going out of your way and visiting some of the largest waterfalls in the world is a must do experience at least once in your life. I feel pure joy when I find a waterfall that is off the beaten track. However, some of the classics cannot be missed out on.
Waterfalls to Experience
Niagara Falls between USA and Canada
Angel Falls in Venezuela
Victoria Falls between Zimbabwe and Zambia
Iguazu Falls in Argentina, but also accessible via Brazil.
Hike through North America's Most Magical National Parks
When thinking of National Parks, my mind automatically takes me to North America. Some of the world's most famous and incredible national parks find their home on this continent. This list consists of some of best parks in North America. This being said, there are countless different national parks around the world which are worth visiting as well.
North America National Park Experiences
Grand Canyon National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Inter Rail through Central & Eastern Europe
Europe is such a magical place when tons of different cultures, architecture, flavours of food and more mix. This makes it hard to say you have "been to Europe" if you only went to London and Paris. There is so much more to explore in Europe than Western Europe. I highly recommend you to experience the rest of Europe. There are tons of different ways to travel in Europe but one that allows you to take in nature and changing landscapes the most is by traveling by train.
Countries to Visit whilst interrailing
Austria
Poland
Czech Republic
Hungary
Slovenia
Slovakia
Climb a Mountain
If you truly want to test your limits and experience a physical challenge, try to climb one of the world's biggest mountains. This will be one of the biggest challenges a human can go through, giving the high altitude changes and the distance to cover over multiple days. Not everyone will be able to make it up to the peak but the experience of trying (and hopefully achieving) will be worth the effort.
Climbing Experiences
Mount Kilimanjaro
Everest Basecamp
Travel the Worlds Most Famous Roads
I know they say to avoid the crowds and travel the roads less traveled on, but some of the world's most famous roads cannot be missed. Whether you are embarking on an amazing road trip or experiencing the route by train, the landscapes are guaranteed to be amazing.
Famous Road Experiences
Route 66 from Chicago to California
Travel the Trans-Siberian Railway
The Silk Road going from Asia to Turkey
Drive along the German Autobahn
Visit the Wonders of the New World
If you talk about travel bucket list items, I guarantee you that at least one of these sites will come up in the conversation. Visiting all of the wonders of the world just feels like such a big checkmark of of anyone's bucket list. At the start of the 21st century a campaign was launched to update the Ancient Wonders of the world, given that most of these sites have turned into ruins and not a lot was left standing. This is how the 7 Wonders of the New World were formed.
7 Wonders of the New World
Chichén Itzá Mexico
Christ the Redeemer Brazil
Machu Picchu Peru
Colosseum Italy
Petra Jordan
Taj Mahal India
Great Wall of China
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