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.

71. Yeojwa Stream (S. Korea)

You have probably already seen pictures of Yeojwa stream without realizing it; its picturesque wooden bridges and masses of cherry blossom crop up on calendars, postcards and lists of the world’s most romantic places with astonishing regularity. March/April is the best time for a visit, when the cherry blossom comes into bloom; this is when the famous cherry blossom festival takes place. At night the trees are lit to show off the blossoms to full effect; magical and unbelievably romantic!

Yeojwa stream flows through Jinhae-gu on the southeast coast of South Korea. The closest airport is Gimhae (around 40 km, just over 30 minutes by car).

72. Fish River Canyon (Namibia)

The Fish River Canyon in the south of Namibia is the largest canyon in Africa; at a whopping 160 km long, almost 550 metres deep in places and 27 km wide, it can clearly be seen from outer space! The area surrounding the canyon (Ai Ais National Park) was declared a conservation area in 1969. In the cooler months (May to September) avid hikers can try out their skills on a number of hiking routes. Less energetic individuals may prefer just to gaze on this awesome natural wonder from the safety of the many lookout points.

The closest airports are the Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek (around 8 hours) and Lüderitz (around 5 hours). A number of guesthouses and lodges are available very close to the canyon.

73. Amarbayasgalant Monastery (Mongolia)

The “Monastery of Tranquil Felicity” in northern Mongolia near the Selenga river is one of the three largest Buddhist complexes in the country. It was built between 1727 and 1736 by order of Manchu Yongzhen Emperor as final resting place of Zanabazar, head of Buddhism in Outer Mongolia. Located in a beautiful green valley with stunning views of the surrounding mountains, the monastery is a fascinating blend of Chinese, Mongolian and Tibetan influences. Visitors can view and even stay at the ger camps traditionally used by nomads and gain unique insight into the culture and traditions of this little-known folk.

The monastery lies 238 to the north of Ulaanbaatar airport, nearest town is Erdenet (60 km to the southwest). Guided tours are advised.

74. Amsterdam (Holland)

The fifth largest seaport in Europe, the lively bustling city of Amsterdam was a small fishing village until the 12th century. During the 17th century, trade and industry boomed and it became the richest city in the world. It is still one of the top financial centers of Europe, and its many attractions – the Anne Frank house, the Van Gogh museum and its canals (not to mention its red light district and cannabis coffee-shops) – make it a well-loved destination for tourists from all over the world.

Trains run every 10 minutes from the city`s Schiphol airport (15-20 minutes) to the city center, which is very walkable with a great infrastructure.

75. Gravensteen Castle (Belgium)

This astonishing edifice – the name of which means “castle of the counts” – was built in 1180 by the then Count of Flanders, Philip of Alsace. It was abandoned by the counts of Flanders in the 14th century and subsequently used as a courthouse, a prison and even a factory; stones from its walls were used in the construction of other buildings, and it was scheduled for demolishment when the city of Ghent bought it in 1885. It has since been restored and is now a favorite tourist destination in Belgium. The dungeons and torture chamber are particularly popular!

Antwerpen airport is 64 km (53 minutes) and Brussels airport 66 km (50 minutes) from Ghent. Gravensteen castle is 16 minutes by bus due north of the railway station.

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