The Bucket List: 5 things to see before you go!
There is only so much time to spend on this great Earth, so why not make it fun? With so many natural and manmade wonders of our world to see there’s not enough time to see them all! Here are a few places that we think you’ll definitely need to see before you go. From Waterfalls to ancient cities in the mountains, exploration never has to end.
The Northern Lights
Located in the uppermost and southernmost reaches of our planet, the Northern Lights is truly a sight to behold. Also known as Aurora borealis in the northern hemisphere and Aurora australis in the southern hemisphere the northern and southern light show put on by disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by solar wind, is not a phenomenon you will want to miss out on. This event is most definitely a bucket list item as there is nothing quite like it on earth. On your next trip up north, take a look up into the sky and see if you can catch a glimpse of nature’s natural wonder.
The Great Barrier Reef
Found the east coast of Queensland in Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is a magnificent sight to see. Encompassing an astonish 344,400 square kilometers or 134,634 square miles (for those of us using the imperial system) of ocean, the great barrier reef consists of over 900 individual reefs home to millions of fish. The unique size and build of the reef along with its beautiful geographic location make it a true sightseers dream. Take a trip to see this magnificent home!
The Taj Mahal
Built in 1632 off the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra, the Taj Mahal is an astonishing architectural masterpiece that has to be seen to be fully believed. Constructed as the final resting place of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is a massive work of art. The ivory-white marble structure encompasses a massive 34,596 square foot area with the center dome reaching 240 feet. Incredible art such as this mausoleum should be seen by the world and seeing it in person is so much better than photos.
Macchu Picchu
Sitting high above the clouds in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley, Macchu Picchu is the Incan Citadel built in the 15th century but abandoned less than a century later, the ‘lost’ city of the Inca is a tourists dream and a place that should be visited by all. With a four-day hike leading up to it, Macchu Picchu is not a trip for the faint of heart. But the journey just like in any situation is just as important as the destination. Not often are most people able to travel through the jungles of Peru and see the culture and landscape firsthand. But the journey is well worth it as once you reach the city set upon the heavens you will fall in love instantly. Take a trip to Macchu Picchu and understand for yourself why so many have too.
Niagara Falls
Set upon the New York, Ontario border, Niagara Falls is a place often talked about but cannot be fully understood with visiting. Made up of three waterfalls leading water on a journey from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie along the Niagara River, Niagara Falls is a colossal waterfall dumping 3,160 tons of water flows over Niagara Falls every second. Standing 176 feet tall, this is a sight you will have to see to truly believe.