List of Places YOU Need to Visit Before You Die

A bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you “kick the bucket.” It can be anything from learning how to skydive to getting a tattoo. It is a little more expensive for the itchy feet because traveling can really clean out your wallet, so you have to be circumspect when choosing where to go. Here is a bucket list of the top unique places you need to visit before you die.

Socotra, Yemen

It is an island with hundreds of plant species found nowhere else, including the Dragon’s Blood Tree. It is considered the “other” Galapagos, and Yemen is very strict about tourists, so make sure you plan well ahead.

Zion Canyon, Utah

It is part of the Zion National Park’s unique cliff-and-canyon landscape that includes Kolob Arch, the world’s largest natural arch, 310 feet across.

Petra, Jordan

This is one of the most unique archeological and architectural finds, a city half-carved into rock found between the Dead Sea and the Red Sea and surrounded by mountains. The architecture is a mix of Eastern and Hellenistic.

Drake Passage, Palmer Peninsula, Antarctica

For the adrenaline junkie, this is just the ticket. This is believed to be the roughest stretch of water in the world, where the Circumpolar Current is at its narrowest and constantly battered by strong, high winds.

Ice cave in Vatnajokull, Southeast Iceland

Also called the Crystal Caves, these are literally hewn out of ice by nature, and the inside looks like it was carved out of diamonds.

Camel Thorn Trees, Namibia

Acacia erioloba, actually called “giraffe trees” by the locals (Afrikaans kameeldoring), is a highly recognizable tree because of its height and canopy-like spread. It is a keystone species, which means many other animal and plant species depend on it for survival.

Grand Canyon

This majestic landscape in Arizona is one of the seven natural wonders of the world for very good reasons.

Mount Roraima, Venezuela

One of the oldest mountain formations globally, it does not look like a mountain at all. It is actually a group of 400 cliffs, and it seems like the world’s largest tree stump.

Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, United States

This is the largest natural spring in the US. However, what makes it noteworthy is not its size but its coloration. It matches the order of colors of a rainbow, hence the name.

Jackson Hole Valley in Grand Teton National Park

Descending down this valley feels like spiraling down a hole, which is why trappers back in the day called it that. Once in Jackson Hole Valley, the Teton Mountain Range looms on all sides, providing a spectacular view.

Batad Rice Terraces, Ifugao Philippines

Batad Rice Terraces is one of two famous rice terraces in Banaue Ifugao (the other one is Bangaan Rice Terraces) because they are located.

Marble Caves, Chile

Instead of ice, these caves are carved by nature out of marble, but they are equally awe-inspiring.

Karijini National Park, Australia

This is one of the most spectacular nature parks in the world, with a wealth of natural land formations, plant life, and wildlife. It can be dangerous, so always go with a certified guard.

Up Next – Top Amazing Places You Need To Visit – Part 2

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