Okay, okay, hold your horses here before scoffing and saying, 'oh gosh, this is just another one of those places to see before you die articles.' When the idea was suggested to us, this was also our first reaction, but then we thought about making an article about travel destinations that are as beautiful as they look in the photos, places to visit that truly offer something more than just crowds of tourists and give you memories of a lifetime.
So, you should expect the places to visit on this list to be something a bit more unexpected than the Grand Canyon (although it is absolutely stunning, too) and something more along the lines of an active volcano hike in Guatemala, a cruise through European Christmas markets, and maybe a trip to release baby turtles in Mexico. Yup, baby turtles, you read that right. In essence, this list isn't about just the beautiful places to visit, but also the experiences tied to them. Honestly, this alone could be a real game-changer in planning your precious travel bucket list!
Now that you get the gist of what to expect from this article, prepare to make some new slots in your bucket list before you actually scroll down and check out the charming travel destinations. Once you are there, though, be sure to rank the submissions so the unique gems find their way to the top of this list. And lastly, share this article with your friends, especially the ones you'd like to go on an adventure with!
#81 Visit The Wailing Wall In Jerusalem
The most sacred place in the entire world for Jews is the Western Wall, commonly referred to as the "Wailing Wall" or the "Kotel." It is the last piece of the ancient Jewish temple's exterior wall still standing and is a crucial location in Israeli history. It is located in Jerusalem's Old City.
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#82 Drink Wine Under The Eiffel Tower
The Champ de Mars park stretches from the Eiffel Tower to the Ecole Militaire. Some of the best views of the Eiffel Tower may be observed from it. After seeing the tower, this gorgeous green area is an excellent spot to relax and have a picnic. Also, it offers so many photo backdrops!
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#83 Swim In Jellyfish Lake In Palau
Palau's spectacular Jellyfish Lake is one of the most remarkable features of the tropical archipelago. This is unsurprisingly one of Palau's most well-known tourist destinations. A marine lake called Jellyfish Lake is situated on Eil Malk Island. Throughout the day, the lake is crossed by numerous golden and moon jellyfish, which you can swim with!
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#84 Swim With Whale Sharks In Cancun
The largest fringing reef in the entire globe is Ningaloo Reef. When visiting the area, swimming with whale sharks in Ningaloo Reef is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Being in the water with the largest fish in the world is both thrilling and peaceful. It's both amazing and humbling at the same time.
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#85 Throw Tomatoes At La Tomatina In Spain
It is a mess, but it's a delightful one! On the last Wednesday in August each year, for just one hour, between 10 and 11 am, participants of this festival throw tomatoes at one another. During this period, around 150,000 tomatoes are used. Over the years, the festival has grown to be a top tourist destination in Europe.
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#86 Experience Istanbul’s Call To Prayer At The Blue Mosque
The trilling ezan, or call to prayer, can be heard five times daily throughout Istanbul's streets. At this time, several mosques throughout the city's loudspeakers blare the muezzin's call to prayer, made from atop a minaret.
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#87 Helicopter Over A Volcano In Hawaii
From a bird's-eye perspective, you may get a close-up view of waterfalls, valleys, and famous sites. Additionally, you can witness other stunning vistas obscured from view on the ground.
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#88 Tour The Hanging Temple Of Mount Hengshan In China
The Hanging Monastery is the only temple in China where Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are all practiced. The temple is a must-see because it has an excellent collection of religious statues — 80 in total — in bronze, iron, terracotta, and stone.
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#89 Skydive In Dubai
Skydiving is an excellent investment if you want to expand your horizons and scale new heights with a facility that puts safety first.
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#90 Be Intrigued By Stonehenge
It is more ancient than the Egyptian pyramids and still remains a mystery. Apparently, Stonehenge was built nearly 5,000 years ago. Since 1986, the location and its environs have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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#91 Discover The Amazon Rainforest And River
Visiting the largest river in the world and tropical rainforest is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is fascinating to witness the enormous volume of water that the Amazon river transports to the sea, especially compared to other rivers.
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#92 Hike The Active Pacaya Volcano In Guatemala
Despite being a bit of a struggle (think elevation at 2552 meters), Volcan Pacaya is nevertheless a terrific trip because of the stunning vistas and volcanic landscape.
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#93 Take A Jetpack Flight In Cancun
Similar to the Flyboard, the Jetpack connects a water hose to a jetski equipped with water propulsion technology. This attraction is ideal for you if you like adrenaline and adventure.
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#94 Visit The Top Of Bartolome Island In Galapagos
The Galapagos island of Bartolome is the most photographed and traveled to. Two locations are welcome to visitors: one that requires climbing to a fantastic vista and another on the beach where swimming and snorkeling are popular activities. Herons, Galapagos hawks, and Galapagos penguins are all birds that birdwatchers should look for while there.
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#95 See The Blue-Footed Booby Mating Dance In Galapagos
The ideal time to see boobies up close on land is during the breeding season, which typically occurs between June and August. A male blue-footed booby will engage in a complicated courtship dance that includes whistling, wing flapping, and raising the feet. It's a sight very much worth seeing!
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#96 Drink In A Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar In Tokyo
Shinjuku's Golden Gai still has the now-rare post-war appeal. Yet, the surrounding districts have been built and appear like any other area in Tokyo. Each night there is a jaunt into the strange and unexpected.
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#97 Go On An African Safari
A safari is a unique experience focusing on you, the wildlife, and nature. It is impossible to exaggerate how unique the African safari experience is. It's an opportunity to fully detach from technology, say goodbye to people, turn off the cell phone, and reconnect with Mother Nature.
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#98 Eat Insects At Chiang Mai’s Sunday Night Market
While not for everyone, the insect-tasting experience is definitely worth it, even though your taste buds or stomach might find it a little problematic. You may get edible insects, such as worms, scorpions, tarantulas, grasshoppers, and crickets, everywhere in night markets in Bangkok or Phuket.
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#99 Explore The Depths Of A Cava Cave In Spain
Spain's Cava caves are a winemaker's paradise, with their dimly lit passageways, winding staircases, confusing labyrinth, and abundance of wine up to the stone ceiling.
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#100 Watch Sumo In Tokyo
Sumo is one of Japan's most popular sports, and its top wrestlers enjoy enormous popularity. Six events are held annually in this intriguing sport, three of which are held in Tokyo.
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