Life is short.Too much of life is spent grinding through
monotonous daily obligations, and too little time is spent on things that count
like family,friends,and making valuable memories.As esteemed author and
businessman Harvey Mackay put it:”Life is too short to wake up with regrets…..If
you get a chance,take it.If it changes your life,let it.”
What better way to make the most of life then travel? The
world’s are too vast to see everything in one lifetime,but if you are looking
to spice things up and see some of earth’s finest landmarks,you can start by
knocking a couple off this list.Spanning the globe from Italy to Oregon,these
10 places will slow your heart-rate,reduce youe stress, and most important,put
a smile on your face.
Here are 10 places you must see before you die,because life
is just too dang short not to live.
10.Rio De Janeiro,Brazil
Quite possibly the most beautiful metropolis in the
world,Rio de Janeiro intertwines the beauty of the natural world with the tempo
of an urban metropolis,housing more than 6.3 million people.Here,you take in
one of south Atlantic Ocean,while still embracing the festive and vibrant
nightlife of Brazil’s second-largest city.If you plan on visiting this
beautiful location,make sure to time your stay with Rio’s annual Carnival,the
world famous festival that drapes the city with lights,music,dancing and
joy.Also, don’t miss the “Christ the Redeemer” statue perched 700 meters atop
Corcovado Mountain looking out over the city.
9.Mount Hood Nationa Forest,Oregon
If you live in America,chances are you don’t have to travel
very far for a beautiful getaway.Take the Pacific Northwest for example,Where
mountains,ocean, and lush forests all collide.Nothing illustrates the beauty of
the Pacific Northwest than the verdant surroundings of Mount Hood National
Forest in Oregon.
Experience the beauty and serenity of Mount Hood-one of the
highest peaks in the Cascade Mountain range.Take a hike through majestic pines
and scenic trails to mirror lake,pitch a tent, and relax in one of nature’s
finest displays.
8.Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Nothing says relaxation like a natural spa.Located in the
remote city of Girdavik,Iceland,the Blue Lagoon is both a feat of nature and of
man.After originally acting as an overflow pool for the nearby Svartsengi
geothermal power station,the six million liters of seawater are heated
naturally over a lava bed located 2,000 meters underneath.As one of the world’s
spa experience with its mineral-rich mud and 100-degree enriched waters.Set on
a serene backdrop of rolling hills and even the Northen Lights on some
occasions,Blue Lagoon has proven its worth as one of the most relaxing and
revitalizing destinations on Earth.
7.Cairo,Rgypt
Prepare to be truly struck by awe if you make the trip to
Cairo,Egypt.As the 18th largest city in the world,Cairo is both a
standing artifact of past world,while still embracing a modern aura.Cairo’s
main attraction is of course-the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinix,the lone
survivor of the original Seven wonders of the World.Book a hotel on the bed of
the Nile River-the same place where the earliest civilizations first
settled.Also,travelers are welcome to take a tour of Cairo’s surroundings by
way of camel;the same means of travel used thousands of years ago.
While Cairo is a must-see location, you may want to wait a
while before booking that flight.The U.S State Department has issued a travel
alert for several regions in Egypt due to high conflict in the area.
6.Key west,Forida
Key west,Florida is truly paradise on Earth.As the
southern-most point of the continental U.S,nothing but crystal-clear water
surrounds this beautiful city on the Gulf of Mexico.Key West is a place where
worries and stress are as distant as 40-degree weather.Visitors can go
snorkeling with dolphins,ride the surf, or simply hang out and enjoy the ivory
white sand on the miles of beach.Oh, and while you’re at it,make sure you grab
an extra large margarita in this utopic city.It is,after all,the insipiration
for Jimmy Buffet’s famous song, “Margaritaville.”
5.Cinque Terre,Italy
Located in northen Italy-inconspicuosly tucked between Pisa
and Genoa-Cinque Terre is the Crown jewel of Italy’s many charming,picturesque
towns.Perched atop cliffs looking over the Mediterranean,this town is-as
traveler Rick Stevens puts it-“pure,unadulterated Italy.”
With no cars or traffic to speak of,this tourist hot spot is
now technically a park in order to preserve its charm.Visitors must pay a small
fee to walk the trails that weave in and out of Cinque Terra’s unique and vibrant
houses strung along narrow,windy paths.Grab a glass of Cinque Terra’s finest
dessert wine while enjoying a sunset
over the Mediterranean Sea and feel your cares vanish in this quintessential
Italian town.
4.Mount Fuji,Japan
Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest peak, and also one of its most
sacred locations.The popular spot for artist,tourist, and locals alike makes
for an incredible spectacle.The perfectly symmetrical snow-topped volcano is
perched before Lake Kawaguchi,making up one of the world’s most recognizable
natural destinations.Embrace the culture and cuisine of Japan in the country’s
most traveled region.Just a short trip away fromTokyo,Mount Fuji encompasses
appeal for nature seekers and city travelers alike.There may be no prettier
time to visit Mount Fuji than in the springtime, when cherry blossom trees in
full bloom around the Fuji five lakes.Also,make sure to check out one of the
many surrounding shrines to experience amazing architecture and a sacred
cultural experience.
3.Santorini,Greece
Take a trip back in time to
Santorini,Greece-one of the most beautiful and unique towns in the
world.Perched along a cliff of volcanic rock,Santorini is what remains of one
of nthe largest volcanic eruptions on record-occuring some 3,600 years ago.The
cube-like houses are whitewashed with volcanic ash and limestone,giving them a
distinct pearly color.The beauty of Santorini lies within its simplicity.It is
just that: simply beautiful.when in Santorini,sample some of the Europe’s
finest wines and breathe in the salty air while enjoying the view of the Vast
Aegean sea and its surrounding islands.
2.Wengen,Switzerland
Tired of the hustle and bustle of urban living?Tired of
hour-long commutes into work?Want to
just get away from it all? Wengen,Switzerland is the place for
you.Firstly,cars of any kind have been banned for more than 100 years.The town
is tucked away between alpine mountains and lush,grassy hills in every
direction,while the air is crisp and clean,un-polluted by the diesel and muck
of a city.Perched in the heart of the Alps,the popular tourist spot also has
some of the world’s finest ski slopes.
1.Kauai,Hawaii
If there were a heaven on Earth,you’d be hard-pressed to
find a more beautiful location than Kauai,Hawaii.Nicknamed the Garden Island,Kauai
is literally covered in green.While each of Hawaii’s eight islands is
stunning,Kauai takes the cake.It is the oldest of hawaii’s islands, and also
it’s most north most island.
Along with the scenic tropical coastline,Kauai also houses
geologic spectacles like the cliffs along the Napali and the Waimea Canyon in
the heart of the island.If simply relaxing in the tropical coastline,Kauai also
houses geologic spectacles like the cliffs along the Napali and the Waimea
Canyon in the heart of the island.If simply relaxing in the tropical Hawaiian
sun isn’t enough,travel through the high hills of Kauai in style.Travelers can
take a hike to see the Kauai’s highest peak,Zip-line through the trees,or even
go mountain tubing down the scenic wailua River.Also,make sure to grab a
snorkel and explore the crystal clear waters surrounding the island and teeming
with tropical fish.
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