80 Travel Experiences to Have While You're Alive and Breathing

Live life to the fullest by soaking up some of the most awesome travel experiences that will leave you changed forever.

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Swim in Devil's Pool in Africa

Peek over the edge of the naturally formed pool to see Victoria Falls, the world’s largest waterfalls, up close and personal.

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Let Go of a Floating Lantern in Thailand

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Step in the Middle of the Pura Lempuyang in Indonesia

It looks like a door to the heavens.

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See the Wildebeest Crossing the Mara River in Kenya

Mara River is definitely worth a visit during the time of the wildebeest migration. Watch the large herd cross the Mara River while battling hungry crocodiles.

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Eat Sushi at Jiro in Tokyo

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Swim in the Blue Grotto in Capri

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See a Broadway Musical in New York

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Hold Hands With a Sweetheart to Cross the Tunnel of Love in Ukraine

This beautiful tunnel looks like something out of a fairy tale. It’s actually still used today – trains chug through it three times a day to deliver wood to a factory. It’s believed that if couples who are truly in love hold hands and cross the tunnel, their wishes will come true.

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Sit on the Edge of Preikestolen in Norway

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Watch the Changing of the Guards in London

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Soak in the Hot Springs in Iceland

This hot-springs resort in Iceland is aptly named the Blue Lagoon.

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Get Certified in Scuba Diving in Ko Tao, Thailand

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Go on a Hot-Air Balloon Ride in Turkey

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Eat in the Underwater Restaurant in the Maldives

You can get this fine-dining experience at the Ithaa restaurant in the Maldives.

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Swim With the Pink Dolphins in the Amazon

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Watch the Cinderella Castle Fireworks

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Float in the Dead Sea in Israel

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Run Through a Wisteria Flower Tunnel in Japan

The wisteria flower tunnels in Kawachi Fuji Gardens look like something from a fairy tale.

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See the Fairy Pools in Scotland

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Visit Stonehenge

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Throw a Coin and Make a Wish in the Trevi Fountain in Italy

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Tickle Whales in Mexico

The whales swim up to your boat, waiting to be scratched and tickled.

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Add a Lock to the Love-Lock Bridge in Paris

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Hug a Sloth in Costa Rica

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Attend Carnival in Brazil

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Walk the Great Wall of China

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Stay in an Overwater Bungalow in Bora Bora

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Float Down the Mekong River in Laos

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Eat at French Laundry in Napa

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Go to the Top of the Eiffel Tower

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Go Fly-Fishing in Montana's Glacier National Park

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Literally Reflect at Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia

When it rains in the world’s largest salt flats, the water makes it look like a giant mirror.

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Helicopter Over a Volcano in Hawaii

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See the Northern Lights

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Go to the Guinness Brewery in Dublin

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Visit the Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan

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Hike to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

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Learn How to Make Pasta From Scratch in Tuscany

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Enjoy Teatime in London

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Stand Under the Hollywood Sign

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Stay in a Glass Igloo in Finland

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Attend the Kentucky Derby

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Watch the Sunset in Santorini, Greece

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Bike Down Death Road in Bolivia

Bike down Yungas Road, also known as Death Road.

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Admire the Pink Hues of Laguna Salada de Torrevieja in Spain

Laguna Salada de Torrevieja is a natural phenomenon where the water looks pink due to a type of special algae.

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Play Blackjack in Vegas

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Cuddle a Baby Tiger at the Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Run With the Bulls in Pamplona

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Attend the Palio Horse Race in Siena, Italy

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Swim With Sharks in the Bahamas

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Skydive in Dubai

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Ride the Trans-Siberian Railway

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Explore the Sahara Desert

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Snorkel With Manatees in Crystal River, Florida

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Stand on a Boulder Wedged Between Mountains in Norway

Stand on Kjeragbolten, a boulder in the Kjerag mountain range located in Norway. The rock measures five cubic meters, and the drop to the bottom is 3,228 feet.

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Go to the Opera in Sydney

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Sail Around the Galapagos and Observe the Wildlife

Just like Darwin.

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Visit the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai

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Visit the "Real" Santa Claus in Finland

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Go Zorbing in New Zealand

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Drink Beer at Oktoberfest in Germany

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Sunbathe (Topless, if You Dare!) on the French Riviera

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Frolic Among the Tulips in Holland

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Eat a Philly Cheesesteak in Philadelphia

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Stay at an Ashram in India

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Cruise Down the Amazon River

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Ski in the Swiss Alps

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Ride Through Tibet on a Yak

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Ascend Machu Picchu in Peru

Take a trip back in history to the time of the Incas in 1450 when you visit the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. The structures were thought to serve as a royal retreat, ceremonial site, or military stronghold, according to National Geographic. Today, the ancient ruins provide a breathtaking contrast against the backdrop of the Peruvian Andes.

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Learn the Hula in Hawaii

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Make a Call From a London Phone Booth

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Watch the Grand Prix in Monaco

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Ride a Vespa in Tuscany

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Get a Henna Tattoo in India

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Ride a Gondola in Venice

Be sure to find a gondolier who will sing to you.

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Attend the Gay Pride Parade in San Francisco

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Swing on the Edge of the World in Ecuador

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Spend a Night in an Amazon Rainforest Lodge

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Zip-Line in Costa Rica

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Slide Down the Atlantis Slide in the Bahamas

This slide, part of the Atlantis Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas, will let you slide into a tube that goes through the shark tank. You’ll be able to view sharks on your way out!

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