The 25 Places You Have to Visit Before You Die

The Tunnel of Love

The Tunnel of Love is located in Klevan, Ukraine. This three kilometer section of railroad is still in use today, so be sure and clear the track if you hear a train coming.   

 Kelimutu Lakes

The Kelimutu Lakes lie high above the world on Flores Island, Indonesia. They’re notorious for their astonishing color. The lakes can either be green, blue, or red depending on the time of year.

Zhangye Danxia

The Zhangye Danxia is located in the Gansu Province of China. Red sandstone and various other mineral deposits color the landscape. Boardwalks and trails cover the formation, making it easier for tourists to see it up close.

Cenotes of Yucatán

The Cenotes of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico are giant sinkholes that were once considered sacred by the natives. They were formed during the Ice Age.

End of the World Swing

They call it the swing at the “End of the World,” and it’s in Baños, Ecuador. It has no harness, and it overlooks an active volcano in the distance. If you’re brave enough to try it, you’ll get an unbelievable view.

Volcanoes of Kamchatka 

The Volcanoes of Kamchatka are in Russia, and nineteen of them are still active today. You can hike through them and even see inside of a few. The tallest of the volcanoes stands at 16,000 feet high.

The Great Blue Hole

The Great Blue Hole is located in Belize, and it is actually a sinkhole at the bottom of the ocean. Be sure and bring your scuba gear, it’s one of the top places in the world to dive.

Haiku Stairs of Oahu

This lost staircase is on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. They call them the Haiku Stairs, and they’re now closed to the public because of their height. Of course, where there’s a will there’s a way, and hikers are still climbing them to see the magnificent views.

Tulip Fields 

These tulip fields are in the Netherlands, and they are located just outside of the Garden of Europe.

Glowworm Caves

The Glowworm Caves are located in Waitomo, New Zealand. This species of glowworm is native to New Zealand, and they create a starry night effect in the cave.

The Hang Son Doong Cave

The Hang Son Doong Cave is located in the Quang Binh Province of Vietnam. It is the world’s largest cave, and it’s so large that it could hold a half mile block of forty-story buildings.

Bamboo Groves

The Bamboo Groves of Arashiyama are in Kyoto, Japan, and they’re known as the Bamboo Forest. The trail that runs through the forest is great for runs and bike rides.

Hitachi Seaside Park

The Hitachi Seaside Park is in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan. Be sure and visit in the spring when the flowers are in full bloom.

To Sua Ocean Trench

The To Sua Ocean Trench is located in the Lotofaga village on the south coast of Upolu, Samoa. This giant hole was turned into a swimming pool and is a must swim if you find yourself in Samoa.

Mendenhall Ice Caves

The Mendenhall Ice Caves are in Juneau, Alaska, and they’re set below the Mendenhall Glacier. Hurry up and get there though, the glacier melts as you walk through it, and one day it won’t be safe to explore.

Anatolia 

The Ancient Region of Anatolia is located in Cappadocia, Turkey. The unique landscape is a popular tourist attraction, and the area is great for hot air ballooning.

Fingal’s Cave

Fingal’s Cave is on the island of Staffa in Scotland. The walls of the cave look almost man made, but they are actually the result of flowing lava.

Antelope Canyon

The Antelope Canyon is located in Arizona near the city of Page. It is infamously split, and each side of the canyon has a different nickname. One is “The Crack” and the other is “The Corkscrew.”

Enchanted Well

The Enchanted Well at Chapada Diamantina is located in Bahia, Brazil. The water is over 120 feet deep, but you can still see the bottom.

Sea of Stars 

The Sea of Stars is on Vaadhoo Island in the Maldives. It may look like the stars above are reflecting off of the water, but the phytoplankton that live in the water are actually responsible for the illumination.

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls lies on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia in Africa. The falls are over three hundred feet tall. Visitors are welcome to swim in the “Devil’s Pool,” which is a pool of water at the top.

Salar De Uyuni 

The Salar De Uyuni is located in southwest Bolivia. It is the world’s largest salt flat, and during the rainy season, it becomes a giant mirror.

Marble Caves

The Marble Caves are in General Carrera Lake in Patagonia. They have been formed over the last six thousand years by the waves below.

Whitehaven Beach

The Whitehaven Beach is on Whitsunday Island in Australia. It’s famous for its crystal clear, blue-green water and fine sand. Let’s just call it the ultimate long walk on the beach.

Trolltunga

The Trolltunga is located in Hordaland, Norway. This rock sticks out of the mountain and is over two thousand feet in the air. Trolltunga means “the troll’s tongue” in English, and you can hike to it from June to September.