The 25 best places in the world that you must visit at least once in your life (for when we travel again)

Admit it, you’re looking forward to traveling as normal and dashing off to your next destination as soon as you can.

In these months of pandemic your list of places in the world to visit does not stop growing and growing. But, what are those that you cannot miss and to which you have to travel yes or yes?

Today we want to talk to you about specific places that you should visit at least once in your life.

Soon, the situation generated by the Coronavirus will cease and we will travel again as before, only now we will feel freer than ever.

The 25 best trips you should do at least once in your life

Some deserve it for the cultural wealth they keep. Others, because they offer you the possibility of living wild and unique experiences that you will not be able to find in other places.

Whether alone, as a couple or as a family, these are the best places to travel and that you must visit yes or yes.

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1. Cook Islands

We couldn’t start this list any other way than with one of our favorite places in the world, the Cook Islands.

These small islands are part of the attractive territory known as Polynesia, an archipelago of islands located in the Pacific Ocean.

Rarotonga is the main island of the Cook Islands, and where its capital, Avarua, is located.

And although it is really impressive, we also advise you to visit Aitutaki, considered by many to be the most beautiful lagoon in the world.

If you want to know more about the Cook Islands with all the information you need to travel to them, this super travel guide to the Cook Islands can help you. 😉

2. Victoria Falls in Zambia

Also known by the locals as Mosi Oa Tunya (the smoke that thunders) since the roar of the water can be heard 40 km away.

With more than a kilometer and a half in length, they are considered the longest waterfalls in the world.

They are located between two natural parks that ensure their protection. One on the Zambian side and one on the neighboring country of Zimbabwe.

In this post we tell you more about the Victoria Falls and the other points of interest that you have to visit if you travel to Zambia.

3. Bora Bora

A more than exotic destination: Bora Bora.

It is at the top of trips for newly married couples, since its beaches, its crystal clear waters and its coral reefs invited hotels to locate the bungalows directly on the water .

Best places to travel: Bora Bora

And it is that French Polynesia has these incredible landscapes thanks to its volcanic origins. Here you can see other destinations to travel in Polynesia.

4. Empire State, New York

New York invites you to think about buildings, yes, but none as iconic as the Empire State.

This imposing architectural work has been visited by more than 111,000,000 people, from tourists to important politicians and actors.

World’s Best Places to Visit: Empire State

For 40 years it was the tallest building , until the first of the Twin Towers was built.

The views from here are unmatched. In addition, it is a building that is worth appreciating from an architectural point of view.

Did you know that it was finished in a record time of 1 year and a few days ? In fact, it was so fast that they even started construction before the architect finished the project.

Does the USA catch your attention? This guide will help you travel around the United States with ease.

5. Hagia Sophia Museum-Church in Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey. A city that keeps an old Orthodox basilica that was also a mosque.

Today, it is a museum that tells the history of the city , while enveloping you in architecture that seems from another world.

Until Seville Cathedral was built, Santa Sofía was the largest church in the world. With its 33 meters in diameter and an impressive 56 meters in height , its dome attracts the attention of all tourists.

World Travel: Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

It is worth going through it with time and paying attention to every detail. Thus, you will discover curiosities and legends such as the column that has the imprint of a hand that they say is that of the Virgin Mary herself.

6. Kathmandu, Nepal

Located between two of the largest countries in the world, China and India. Nepal is more than used to seeing a lot of travelers pass through its territory.

Kathmandu is a small city, as far as it goes, but it still retains all the best of picturesque Asian capitals.

Thammel is a tourist neighborhood that you cannot miss and that you have to visit once in your life, you will not regret it.

Nearby, Basantapur Square (or Durbar Square) will show you what was the royal palace of Kathmandu, considered a World Heritage Site.

7. Granada and the Alhambra

The city that saw the birth of the creator of this blog, Antonio G, is among the best places to visit in Spain.

And within it, the Alhambra Palace, Islamic art in all its splendor and almost perfect architecture.

In the independent areas that the Alhambra has, you will be able to distinguish traditional touches of Muslim culture in one part (Palacio de Comares), the evident influences of Christianity (Palacio de los Leones) in others, and mixtures between both in other areas of the building. .

The best destinations to travel: The Alhambra

When the Catholic Monarchs took Granada, they began a series of restorations to the Alhambra, but without losing its appearance of a Muslim palace.

And why do we include it among the places to travel yes or yes at least once? Because the Palace is full of symbolism, samples of Byzantine art and details that you can only discover in person .

Its atmosphere and the atmosphere of the story of the Thousand and One Nights, you can only feel them while you walk through the Alhambra.

8. Playa del Carmen in Riviera Maya

This is, without a doubt, one of the best destinations in Mexico. Playa del Carmen is one of the beaches that make up the Riviera, recognized for its white sand beaches.

But it is not only the crystal clear waters that bring so many tourists to this place, but the city itself is prepared to give its visitors an authentic hotel, gastronomic and nightlife experience .

Trips you cannot miss: Playa del Carmen in Riviera Maya

Both day and night, Playa del Carmen is an impressive cultural bustle.

In addition, you can also do water activities such as snorkeling, windsurfing, catamaran rides and… surprise! Swimming with dolphins.

In this mega guide to the Riviera Maya you can discover everything you have to see in this paradise.

9. Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.

Your travels around the world must take you to the incredible city of Washington DC at least once. There, you can not miss the Lincoln Memorial or monument to Lincoln . Yes, the one you’ve seen in so many movies.

Believe me that none of those films can project what you will actually feel when you find yourself in front of this majestic 6-meter-high monument.

World Travel: Visit the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, United States

Here you can sit on the grand staircase to get a panoramic view of the imposing meadow of the National Mall, and photograph the obelisk and the Capitol building in the background.

10. Belize

Do you want reasons to travel to Belize?

This country has a bit of Latin American and a bit of Caribbean. You will find dreamy ocean floors and Mayan pyramids that are not as crowded as in other places.

Also, you can do a lot of things like:

• Practice scuba diving.
• Visit the jungle.
• See the second largest barrier reef in the world.
• Visit nature reserves.
• Discover mysterious caves.

This is one of the mandatory destinations for adventurous travelers and a place that we recommend you visit yes or yes.

11. The Meteora Monasteries, Greece

These impressive constructions are built in a place of vertigo: slender rocks that seem to levitate throughout the area…

A magical landscape that was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1988. One of the musts that you cannot miss on a trip to the Greek islands.

Trips to do once in a lifetime: The Meteora Monasteries

A curiosity for nature lovers: you can find turtles over 30 cm living in the area and beautiful birds of prey.

12. Hoi An, Vietnam

The most beautiful city in Vietnam is, without a doubt, Hoi An.

Best places and trips in the world: Hoi An

Why do we think you should visit it? We give you several reasons:

• Its historic area preserves traces of the Japanese and Chinese merchant cultures that once settled here.
• Its beaches are accessible and allow you to enjoy wonderful moments of relaxation.
• The night market is an amazing place to try the local gastronomy.

In addition, it is very close to the Cham Islands , the best beaches in Vietnam. In this guide you can read everything about traveling to Vietnam.

13. Sheikh Mosque, Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates.

• It has four 107-meter-high minarets .
• In total, it has 82 domes , of seven different sizes.
• Inside the room, you can see 96 columns inlaid with mother-of-pearl .

You will not only be able to see one of the largest mosques in the world, but also one of the most incredible concentrations of marble in a single monument.

Best places to visit: Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mosque

Don’t you think it’s beautiful?

14. Beach of the 12 Apostles, in Melbourne (Australia)

Your travels around the world must, at some point, take you to Australia. It is one of the best places to travel, although it is also one of the most expensive.

For this reason, here we leave you a super guide to travel to Australia with low cost tips and tricks to visit it for €15 a day.

And here we want to give you some advice: take a tour of the Great Ocean Road, one of the most beautiful areas of the country located in Melbourne.

On this route you will find the Playa de los 12 Apóstoles , an incredible landscape of cliffs where you will be able to see sunsets that you will not forget in your life.

Amazing places in the world: Beach of the 12 Apostles in Melbourne, Australia

And don’t forget to visit the massive Melbourne City to experience true Australian culture.

15. Azores Islands, Portugal

A true natural paradise in the world that you must visit: the Azores Islands.

It is a set of 9 islands : São Miguel, Terceira, Pico, Faial, Flores, São Jorge, Santa María, Graciosa and Corvo.

You can reach each one by boat, which, in addition to being a picturesque means of transport, is very cheap.

Places to visit around the world: Azores Islands in Portugal

Here you can see volcanic peaks, tea farms, see whales, go trekking … In short, you can spend a lot of time from island to island experiencing new adventures.

16. Icebergs and Diamond Beach, Iceland

The so-called island of fire and ice is a pure spectacle of nature, Iceland is one of the best destinations in the world to visit in its entirety.

It is very difficult to choose a place because they are all amazing and look like scenes from stories of dragons and fantastic characters.

The Golden Circle, the Blue Lagoon, the hidden waterfall of Gljufrafoss…

But for this post, we are going to recommend the Diamond Beach, near the Jökulsárlón glacier .

Best places in the world: Diamond Beach

A vision of another world: black sand, impressive waves and pieces of ice that look like diamonds lying on the coast.

It is the icebergs that crash against the coast that produce this scene. A place to visit at least once in your life.

17. Lencois Maranhenses National Park, Brazil

Brazil is a destination that you will love and it is difficult to recommend only one place in this gigantic country.

The Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses offers a landscape of strange and paradisiacal beauty, in its nothing more and nothing less than 155 thousand hectares .

It is an ideal place for those who want to enjoy white sand dunes that reach about 50 meters high, in addition to having dreamy blue-green lagoons . The most famous are Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Bonita.

Places to visit once in a lifetime: Lençois Maranhenses National Park in Brazil

Here you can also choose to hire 4×4 cars to tour the park . And, why not, take the opportunity to try a bit of Brazilian cuisine.

18.Bali

The island of the gods is another of those destinations that could not be missing from the list of your places to see at least once in your life.

A paradisiacal island that falls in love with everyone who steps on it and that has a lot to offer: rice fields, temples, beaches…

Best travel destinations: Bali

But if there is something that we highlight about Bali, it is its culture, the friendliness of its people and the exoticism that is breathed wherever you go. Mystical and magical at the same time.

This Indonesian gem will captivate you as soon as you set foot on it.

19. Monument Valley, USA

Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgaii is the Navajo name for this amazing place on earth which means “Valley of the Rocks”.

Monument Valley, majestic and haunting, stretches out before you challenging you with its epic and lonely beauty.

Antonio and Cris have wanted to add this special place in the world to the list and that you will not forget if you visit it.

20. Masai Mara, Kenya

The Masai Mara Natural Park is one of the most important and notable reserves in Kenya.

It is located about 250 km from Nairobi, in southern Kenya. And it is the default home of the big five : the lion, the buffalo, the elephant, the leopard and the rhino.

It is also the land of the Masais, one of the most influential tribes in Africa. Hence the name “Masai”, although there are those who call these lands simply “mara”, which means “speckled”.

21. Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal is a classic that cannot be missed among the places to visit at least once in a lifetime.

It means Royal Palace, and apart from being one of the 7 wonders of the world, its building awaits a curious story.

Most visited monuments in the world: Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal was originally a mausoleum ordered to be built by the Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, after she died giving birth to her fourteenth child.

Today it is one of the most visited monuments in the world and it is one of those places that you must visit on any trip to India.

22. Table Mountain, South Africa

The Table Mountain, Montaña de la Mesa in Spanish, is visible from anywhere in Cape Town.

But the views from the top of Table Mountain are simply spectacular, seeing Cape Town stretching out into the ocean.

In this photo you can see the apartment that Antonio and Cris rented with views of Table Mountain.

The views are dreamy!

23. Mount Cook

We are facing the highest mountain in New Zealand and another of those places that you have to visit at least once in your life.

With more than 3,700 meters of altitude, Mount Cook, or  Aoraki  in Maori, is one of the most popular treks to do in New Zealand.

One of those magical places where you can enjoy nature at its best and breathe the purest air. If you are thinking of traveling to New Zealand, this guide will help you know what to see and do.

24. Fushimi Inari Taisha, Japan

Fushimi Inari Taisha is still one of the most tourist attractions in Japan, but also one of those magical places that you have to see.

It is located on the outskirts of the city of Kyoto.

A path under a thousand torii gates where you will feel all the ingredients of Japanese culture at every step, both religiously and architecturally.

If you would like to plan your first trip to the land of the rising sun, we give you tips and recommendations in this travel guide to Japan.

25. Garden by The Bay, Singapore

Garden by The Bay, or Gardens of the Bay in Spanish, is one of the essential places if you travel to Singapore.

It is one of the most impressive parks on the planet, with an extension of more than 100 hectares in the center of Singapore.

One of the most characteristic images are these supertrees, known as Supertree Grove. Some gigantic steel constructions covered with plants on the sides.

In addition, the advantage is that for now they are completely free.

What will your next big trip be?

All these destinations are special for some reason:

• Some are ideal trips to go as a couple due to their romantic landscapes.
• Others are special for adventurers with a thirst for new experiences.
• There are also other places that can take you to experience your own spirituality and help you find your purpose.

And there are for all pockets, some are more luxurious and expensive, others are cheap countries to travel with a more modest budget.

Do you need to buy cheap tickets? Here I leave you this Skyscanner mega tutorial in which I tell you how to get them to any destination on the planet.

Of course, never forget to travel protected with the best IATI travel insurance.

There is an ideal place to visit for each person. What’s yours? Tell us in the comments, we are looking forward to reading you!