Yes, the world is big. But life is long--and you’ve still got plenty of time to check these must-visits off your bucket list. Read on and get your wheels a-spinning.
The Ultimate Travel Bucket List
16 places we need to go before we die
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Drive Route 1 Or Route 66
Or better yet, both.
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Marvel At The Egyptian Pyramids
Sally the camel had two humps.
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Scuba Dive The Great Barrier Reef
You just might spot an electric eel.
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Take A Cruise To Antarctica
Because: penguins.
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Walk The Great Wall Of China
The official length is 13,170.7 miles, so you might want to consider the abridged version.
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Bask In Iceland's Midnight Sun
Preferably at a geothermal bath.
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Trek Machu Picchu In Peru
The views are worth the altitude sickness.
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Play With Paper Lanterns In Thailand
To ward off bad luck and cast wishes.
See A Real Live Elephant On Safari
Bonus points if you wear a pith helmet.
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Go Hot-air Ballooning In Myanmar
Hope you’re not afraid of heights.
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Visit The Taj Mahal In Agra
Then remind your husband that this temple was built by the emperor Shah Jahan as a tribute to his wife.
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Float In The Dead Sea
And then treat yourself to a falafel sandwich.
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Drink Wine In Burgundy
Also: cheese.
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Catch A Rainbow At Victoria Falls In Zambia
Or bungee jump the 111m drop… if you dare.
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Eat Fresh Sushi In Tokyo
Preferably served to you by sushi master Jiro himself.
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Sail Around The World In A Giant Yacht
After you win the lotto, of course.