Ultimate Travelers' Bucket List
366 interesting and obscure sights/activities that only a true vagabond could ever hope to accomplish, many of which you have probably never even heard of.
You won't find the Taj Mahal or Eiffel Tower on this epic list. Instead you will find things like: rainbow-colored algae, camel wrestling, the firework capital of the world, indigenous tribes, a glass beach, ancient martial arts, haunted locations, seven-colored sands, the 'Venice' of both Africa and Mexico, an undersea hotel, a modern mystery site, several mysterious historic sights that are less-known but extrememly puzzling, and even the lofty goal of skinny dipping on every continent (including Antarctica)...
And that is just to name a few.
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Trekking the National Parks of Queensland
By / 2012-11-25 09:24:07Australia is a continent of extremes with Queensland generally going through two types of weather per year; dry, clear and…Read More + -
10 Reasons Solo Travel Is Better
By / 2012-10-12 03:00:49Why is solo travel better than traveling with friends or family? Well in my opinion there are many pros and…Read More + -
Rainbow Colored Algae @ Caño Cristales River
By / 2012-03-11 18:04:33Now this is truly a unique sight like no other! Everyone has seen algae, that icky often green stuff that…Read More + -
Destination: BHUTAN - A Unique Travel Experience
By / 2012-09-09 21:31:56Exploring Bhutan is an opportunity to discover a nation who are proud of and have retained their cultural identity. It…Read More + -
SoHo(t)
By / 2012-07-04 18:58:41SoHo(t) SoHo is hot and one of my favorite neighborhoods in NYC. Please let me share some of mine favorite…Read More + -
Exploring The Venado Caves Of Costa Rica
By / 2012-06-08 15:35:31If you should find yourself near Arenal Volcano, I recommend that you visit the Venado Caves, which are located about…Read More + -
What Is Your Travel Personality (Quiz)
By / 2012-07-15 18:50:15I’ve travelled to nearly 50 nations, lived and worked in six different countries and combined a long term career break…Read More + -
The secret under Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican
By / 2012-03-28 05:33:31I am not proud to say that I used to assume that Saint Peter's Basilica was just the biggest church…Read More + -
Exploring Kos: Antimachia Castle (& The Funniest Little Man on Kos)
By / 2012-05-21 19:46:06As I walked up to the entrance of Antimachia Castle, I heard a voice call out: "Ya Svenge?" "Sprechen Sie…Read More + -
Barcelona, Spain: FULL DISCLOSURE
By / 2012-04-21 08:13:55view from Barceloneta (Barcelona) beach apartment This photo features my good friend Anna and I relaxing on a couch after…Read More + -
The Hidden City: Machu Picchu
By / 2012-03-09 22:53:13Few people are lucky enough in life to get to see this for themselves. It is not on the beaten…Read More + -
Where My Dogs At!? Dogsledding in British Columbia.
By / 2012-06-14 17:21:00The late December snow and ice crunched almost rythymically under our feet as we approached the isolated dog kennel nestled…Read More + -
Save Money When Traveling: Pack These 5 Items
By / 2013-01-05 01:15:15Traveling is expensive, that's no secret. From booking flights to hotels, cheap is never really a word we would use…Read More + -
46 Countries, 46 Travel Ideas To Inspire You
By / 2012-06-23 22:52:51I am not someone who is on a quest to visit every country in the world, ticking them off a…Read More + -
You Know You Are In Bhutan When...
By / 2012-06-21 22:01:31A question I am commonly asked is “what is your favourite country to visit”? Having been to nearly 50 countries…Read More + -
Bohol Philippines
By / 2012-09-24 02:41:54I have been to the Philippines several times and each time I enjoy it more than the last. This last…Read More + -
7 Unique Things To See And Do While Visiting Colorado
By / 2012-03-28 01:04:25Colorado is one of my favorite states in the US. Not only is it beautiful and historic, but it is…Read More + -
Accommodation in Hong Kong for US$ 15 or less
By / 2012-10-13 08:42:26Normally Hong Kong is not perceived as a cheap holiday destination. However, it can be. Budget travellers from around the world come to Hong…Read More + -
To Be, Or Not To Be A Tourist - Getting Under The Skin Of Africa
By / 2012-06-27 05:07:07Photography transcends all boundaries in the Townships Guest Post by Charlie Wright Experiential travel is one of the biggest buzzwords…Read More + -
The 7-Colored Sands Of Chamarel
By / 2013-03-11 00:42:00This place baffles the experts and has started attracting tourists of its own! Ever visited the African country of Mauritius?…Read More + -
Harajuku: Fashion Capital Of The World
By / 2012-03-02 23:15:36You Don't Have To Like Fashion To Love Harajuku! Harajuku is located in the northern portion of Shibuya ward and…Read More + -
15 Tips for Responsible Travel in Myanmar
By / 2012-09-13 08:27:02I first visited Myanmar in December 2010 shortly after the elections took place, an event that received mixed reactions internationally…Read More + -
Why I Hate Hotels
By / 2012-07-04 17:50:37The Antonio Guest House Ohrid Macedonia When I decided to take a road trip to Lake Ohrid Macedonia I checked…Read More + -
Navigating The Sprawling Tokyo Railways
By / 2012-12-15 13:41:10At first glance the sheer magnitude of Tokyo's sprawling railway and subway system can be a little intimidating — and by…Read More + -
Japanese Lodging: Try Something Different
By / 2012-11-07 02:24:24Every Country Has Hotels And Hostels...What Does Japan Do Different? The best way to learn about a country is through…Read More + -
Christy's Handy-Dandy Cruise Guide
By / 2012-05-01 03:47:46I’ve been on more than my fair share of cruises. I’m actually not certain how many I’ve been on. More…Read More + -
"Ntchuva" Traditional Game in Mozambique (aka "Warri"/"Mancala")
By / 2012-03-20 16:25:08"Ntchuva" is a game for male adults. Two teams are formed with one or more players. The game can be…Read More + -
DESTINATION: RWANDA "5 Great Experiences"
By / 2012-08-12 15:58:26Sharing my experiences to inspire yours RWANDA: In a nutshell: I visited Rwanda during my 2009/2010 career break as part…Read More + -
Want to go yurt camping? What is a yurt?
By / 2012-08-03 03:40:24Let me first say that my camping experience is somewhat limited, but has grown by leaps and bounds in the…Read More + -
A Day in San Francisco: Night Tour of "The Rock" (Alcatraz)
By / 2012-07-26 18:12:15No visit to San Francisco would be complete without a tour of Alcatraz. I highly recommend taking the night tour. Be…Read More + -
Monster Pizza Challenge!!
By / 2012-09-18 19:30:55In the grand pantheon of arousing audio/visual entertainment, food based television ranks second only to hardcore porn. They are very…Read More + -
Road Tripping Across Jordan
By / 2012-05-05 07:37:10We turn away from the airport onto a quiet, winding road. Tiny towns are scattered across the desolate landscape, each…Read More + -
Naadam – a celebration of manliness and sports
By / 2012-07-13 00:25:03I flew halfway around the world and was greeted by this...(Photo taken from asiabest.ca) Right now the 3-day celebration that is…Read More + -
5 Reasons to Stay in Hostels
By / 2013-01-05 19:23:00When most people think of traveling one of the first things that comes to their mind is where they are…Read More + -
Namhae Island : The Unexplored Corner of South Korea
By / 2012-09-12 11:33:39Namhae Island is located in the very south of South Korea. It's the perfect break from the polluted hustle and…Read More + -
Going Down: 5 Memorable Underground Destinations
By / 2012-07-04 22:17:34I don’t know if it is due to my mother coming from a mining area, visiting underground mines or caves…Read More + -
5 Things To Do Before You Leave Bolivia
By / 2012-11-01 20:24:24Bolivia was my first experience of South America where I enjoyed three months of Spanish lessons, a homestay, volunteering and…Read More + -
Get S.A.F.E. with the 5 Most Fantastic Cities in the World
By / 2012-05-29 11:25:33Are you in for an out of this world getaway along with your family? Well, pack up your travel bags,…Read More + -
The Jungle Book
By / 2012-06-26 10:47:19The Jungle Book tour in Goa, India, truly is one of a kind. With so many new activities and experiences…Read More + -
38 Experiences to add to my Bucket List
By / 2012-07-04 18:14:27Birthdays don’t bring out the best in me. Instead of celebrating being another year wiser, reflecting on a year of…Read More + -
Nonbeiyokocho ("Drunkards' Alley")
By / 2012-04-01 10:35:26Translated as "Drunkards Alley" or "Alley Of The Drunkards," Nonbeiyokocho is two parallel alleys that contain a grand total of…Read More + -
Outdoor Fun In Ohio's Hocking Hills
By / 2012-12-17 16:54:57Recently I had the pleasure of discovering a refreshing new side to Ohio, the hidden gem known as Hocking Hills.…Read More + -
The Haunted Bhangarh Fort
By / 2012-01-06 01:44:00Are you a fan of haunted places? Do you have nerves of steel? Well then, this place may be just…Read More + -
Travel Misadventures: 5 Things To Remember When Things Go Wrong
By / 2012-11-14 21:36:16If you travel long or often enough, it is inevitable – something will go wrong. I’m not talking about life-threatening incidents…Read More + -
Clubbing In Tokyo
By / 2012-09-18 06:54:49Tokyo Clubs Far Surpass All Forms Of American Nightlife Wow. That's all I can say. You cannot even begin to…Read More + -
Strange Customs Regulations Around The World
By / 2012-07-27 06:20:42Countries where antiques, honey, and goatskin are just as illegal as firearms and explosives. As anyone who has done any…Read More + -
Go WEST – there is good beer there!
By / 2012-10-21 20:48:36(Yes, that would be a shameless reference to the Village People song.) West Brewery The west I am referring to…Read More + -
The Key to European Budget Travel
By / 2012-07-04 22:17:34I get asked very often how I've been able to afford to travel so often to so many places (so…Read More +
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