Bucket list: 6 travel experiences of a lifetime

Twelve months out of the year this island destination’s climate is heavenly perfection with temperatures of 80 or above. The name Bora Bora was an error misinterpreted by early settlers. However, Pora Pora (which could have been the correct pronunciation), means “first born”. This locale is an aquatic dream. Activities are limited to mainly water activities on the island. Scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming are popular pastimes. One of the major attractions to Bora Bora is luxurious crystal clear water with many lavish bungalows jutting up out of the water. Imagine falling into blissful slumber just above the gentle crash of the fresh ocean.The pitons are rustic and luxurious all at the same time. The Gros Piton and the Petit Piton are linked by a ridge. What’s amazing about the “mountains” is that they are actually volcanic plugs meaning that they were once a part of an active lava producing volcanic system. At the base of these mountains are hot boiling sulfur springs that give off gases. In the midst of this World Heritage site is a luxurious resort frequented by celebrities and a high end hotel offering breathtaking views.The leaning Tower of Pisa is spectacular for many reasons. However, one of the most important facts to note is that the Tower was never meant to lean. It was built on moist/soft subsoil that proved itself insufficient before the Tower’s completion. As the Tower began to sink construction was halted. Stops and starts in construction continued. Luckily, it was finally completed. Now, The Leaning Tower of Pisa that was originally constructed as a bell tower leans at about 12 feet 10 inches off of vertical. Stand next to it and it’s a wonder that it doesn’t topple over. Stand next to it and you will see why this spectacular “accident” is so awe inspiring to gaze upon in real life.View the list »
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We all have a bucket list, a long list of things we want to do before we die. For some the list is relatively short, filled the generics that typically complete a life like marriage, 2.5 kids, a house, a nice car and a well paying job. Others want to conquer their child hood fears by climbing a high mountain, swimming a deep sea or jumping out of a plane. Still others dream of seeing the world. They dream of traveling to far off places that they have only seen on television or in books to complete their life’s journey.

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Travel is an expansive activity that provides the traveler with adventure, education and experiences that can only be obtained by actually “being there” and “doing it”. There is really no substitution for touching the pink sands of Bermuda, tasting the cuisine of the Caribbean, swimming in the blue waters of the Bahamas or placing your own two feet on the Great Wall of China.

Every experience is not the same for everyone and everyone does not want the same experience, but there are 6 destinations, some wonders of the world, that should be at the top of every bucket list. These travel experiences are life changing and worth the time and expense it takes to get there.

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  • The leaning Tower of Pisa is spectacular for many reasons. However, one of the most important facts to note is that the Tower was never meant to lean. It was built on moist/soft subsoil that proved itself insufficient before the Tower’s completion. As the Tower began to sink construction was halted. Stops and starts in construction continued. Luckily, it was finally completed. Now, The Leaning Tower of Pisa that was originally constructed as a bell tower leans at about 12 feet 10 inches off of vertical. Stand next to it and it’s a wonder that it doesn’t topple over. Stand next to it and you will see why this spectacular “accident” is so awe inspiring to gaze upon in real life.
  • The pitons are rustic and luxurious all at the same time. The Gros Piton and the Petit Piton are linked by a ridge. What’s amazing about the “mountains” is that they are actually volcanic plugs meaning that they were once a part of an active lava producing volcanic system. At the base of these mountains are hot boiling sulfur springs that give off gases. In the midst of this World Heritage site is a luxurious resort frequented by celebrities and a high end hotel offering breathtaking views.
  • Twelve months out of the year this island destination’s climate is heavenly perfection with temperatures of 80 or above. The name Bora Bora was an error misinterpreted by early settlers. However, Pora Pora (which could have been the correct pronunciation), means “first born”. This locale is an aquatic dream. Activities are limited to mainly water activities on the island. Scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming are popular pastimes. One of the major attractions to Bora Bora is luxurious crystal clear water with many lavish bungalows jutting up out of the water. Imagine falling into blissful slumber just above the gentle crash of the fresh ocean.
  • Rome speaks for itself. Many works of art are found there. Within the land mass of Rome there exists a separate “state” called the Vatican where the Pope resides. In its midst lies two of the most fantastic spectacles of mystifying art the world has ever known. The Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo and The Pieta by Michelangelo. And this is only the beginning. Ancient Rome and modern Rome meld together seamlessly new streets are flanked by history at every intersection. Everywhere you look, nearly everything you touch is art.
  • This destination was once thought to be nothing more than a third world Asian country, with traveler opting for the more familiar destinations of the Orient being China and Japan. But in recent times Thailand has emerged as a top notch tourist attraction. Chiang Mai, Thailand made the list of Trip Advisors “Top 25 destinations”. The adventures here are endless, from tasting unique cuisine, to elephant rides, ziplines to nature treks, mind and body enhancement through yoga to tranquil gardens and orchards. Thailand is quickly emerging as the hot Asian destination.
  • This magnificent structure is one of the “Wonders of the World” for a reason. The true love story that it signifies is more heartwarming than any on the silver screen. A man falls in love. The love of his life dies prematurely, giving birth to his child.  Driven by despair and loneliness, in an attempt to preserve his wife’s memory devotes 20 plus years to building a structure in her honor. He spared no expense filling the Taj Mahal with semi precious stones and costly marble. Take a walk inside. The winding corridors and rooms lead to a solitary room that houses the bodies of Queen Mum Taz and her love smitten King. The Taj Mahal is a tomb and a monument of love.
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Tisha has many passions that include writing, photography and crafts of all sorts. One major passion is exploring new places and discovering new things through travel. Over the last eight years Tisha has seen only a portion of this vast world but plans to see much more before her golden years....

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