It is amazing how many people have “a trip around the world” or a number of exotic, culturally significant or spiritually uplifting destinations to visit on their bucket lists, as if we were nomads at heart (which perhaps we are).

Equally interesting is that some people have more things on their bucket list than anyone could achieve in a whole lifetime, and others have few or even none.

For both of these, and for travel lovers of all shapes and sizes, here is the ultimate bucket list of “must-see” places. It is not necessarily a practical list; some of these places are all but inaccessible, others in some way dangerous, including countries burdened by poverty, racked by disease, ravaged by war or suffering in the wake of some terrible (or man-made) catastrophe. Some of them will also be way over the average person’s budget.

However, we need to dream before we can act: in the words of a very wise North American Indian: “Truly rich is he who has more dreams in his soul than reality can destroy”. Some of these places one might actually visit, but in our dreams, we can visit them all.

76. Mozambique

Mozambique is a country on the southeast coast of Africa, facing the Indian ocean. The main population is Bantu; the official language is Portuguese. It is one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world, yet its cultural heritage, great natural beauty and abundant wildlife make it very popular with tourists. Particularly worthy of note are the Bazaruto national park, the National art museum and the Maputo special reserve. Mozambique also has some wonderful churches and great cuisine; many visitors consider it a foretaste of paradise.
Mozambique’s international airport is located in Maputo, with a number of domestic airports serving different parts of the country.

77. St Hilarion (Cyprus)

The ruined castle of St. Hilarion in northern Cyprus is the best-preserved of the country`s three castles. It stands on a steep hill at a height of 732 metres just off the highway between Nicosia and Kyrenia, giving a wonderful view over the surrounding countryside. There is no public transport; car rental is advised. St. Hilarion is well-signposted; part of the lands on the road belong to the military, so stopping or taking photographs there is not allowed. These are also well-signposted. The road continues to the base of the castle walls, the remainder of the climb must be accomplished on foot. Robust footwear and plenty of water are a must, but the climb is well worth the effort.

Larnaca airport is around 80 km from Girne (just over 1 hour by car). Girne lies 16.3 km to the northeast of St. Hilarion.

78. The Dome of Light (Taiwan)

With a diameter of 30 metres, encompassing a total of 4.500 glass panels, the “Dome of Light”at the intersection of Kaohsiung`s orange and red metro lines is the largest work of glass art in the world. It is the work of the Italian artist Narcissus Quagliata and took 4 ½ years to complete. The Dome of Light depicts scenes from the birth of the cosmos, the dawn of civilisation and Taiwan`s own history of social and political tumult, but its overall message is one of hope and rebirth. It invests one of the country`s busiest subway stations with an aura both liberating and sacred and is unique in the world.

Kaohsiung has its own airport, just under 10 km southeast of the “Dome of Light” (20 minutes, exit Formosa Boulevard station).

79. Los Roques (Venezuela)

The Los Roques archipelago lies approximately 166 km off the coast of Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea and comprises over 40 islands and over 250 coral reefs covering a surface area of just over 40 square kilometres. A fishing community of around around 500 inhabitants prior to 1950, it gradually became popular as a holiday destination. It was designated a national park in 1972, which has saved it from overdevelopment; though tourism has now replaced fishing as its most important source of revenue, it is still sparsely inhabited and quiet. Beautiful white beaches, sparkling turquoise water, tropical vegetation and modest accommodation make Los Roques an idyllic place to unwind. It is well loved by sailors, scuba divers, snorkelers and wind surfers.

Los Roques has its own airport, with regular flights from Caracas.

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