5 Unforgettable Travel Experiences Around the World

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“Are you an adventurer looking for something extraordinary? Or, perhaps you have dreamt of exploring the wonders of the world and want to find unique and memorable experiences. If so, we’ve got great news: there are numerous unforgettable travel experiences around the world just waiting to be discovered!

Here are five fantastic travel adventures for your bucket list. So pack your bags and get ready for some incredible adventures around the globe!”

 

1. Watch the Northern Lights dance in the skies

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The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, earns its place in the bucket lists of many. This spectacular phenomenon, which happens whenever there’s a solar storm, can be seen on a dark, clear night from many locations within the Arctic Circle, and some of the top places to view them include the villages of Nellim and Saariselkä in the Finnish Lapland. Making a trip there? Remember to bundle up in your warmest clothes, bring your thermos and cameras, and be prepared to be mesmerised by the displays of captivating green, red, and purple lights in the skies above you.

 

2. Explore the world’s largest coral reef system

a scuba diver swimming over a coral reef in the ocean
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Dive into a whole new world when you visit the Great Barrier Reef which sits just off the coast of Cairns, Australia. This UNESCO World Heritage site is known to most as the world’s biggest coral reef system, and it is home to a whopping 2,900 individual reefs as well as 900 islands which stretch some 2,300km. It can even be seen from outer space! Book a boat tour to the reefs and enjoy a swim among the 400 coral species as well as 1,500 fish species that inhabit this nook of the world. If you’re lucky, you may also encounter whales or sea turtles which regularly appear here!

 

3. Go on a safari adventure

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When you stay at one of the many game reserves just outside of Cape Town, South Africa, you’re guaranteed a day (or many) of animal sightings. If you’re fascinated by wildlife, make sure to visit one of the few private reserves which are home to all members of the Big Five: the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo. You’ll also come across herds of zebras, hippos, giraffes, wildebeest, and springbok wandering across great expanses of rolling grasslands. Most people spend their time going on game drives, but don’t forget to sign up for bush walks to complete your unforgettable experience here!

 

4. Stay in an overwater bungalow

a man in a hammock on a wooden deck overlooking the ocean
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Planning for a luxurious yet relaxing trip? One of the best ways to do so is by splurging on an overwater villa in Male, Maldives. Most Maldivian resorts offer these lavish accommodations, which are typically a short boardwalk away from the resort’s own private island. Choose to enjoy the privacy of your villa and lounge on your private deck, or frolic on the white sandy beaches and swim in what looks like the world’s biggest natural swimming pool, with crystal clear azure waters stretching as far as the eye can see.

 

5. Take in a different perspective of the world from a hot air balloon

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There’s something different about seeing things from way up high, and if you’re looking to go on a special flight, then book one on a hot air balloon, over an ancient city like Cappadocia, Turkey. Flying over this region promises views of unique cone-like geological features which are better known as fairy chimneys. Many of these are now cave dwellings, while others are castles, and some have even been converted into underground cities. That said, don’t forget to spend another morning on the ground to take in the scene of hundreds of hot air balloons floating in the sky at sunrise – it’s an awe-inspiring panorama that you’ll never forget.

 

 

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