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.

91. Jurmala (Latvia)

Prior to its independence in 1991, Latvia was part of the Soviet Union and Jurmala (25 km west of the capital Riga) was known as Rigas Jurmala. It is actually a string of bathing resorts, rather than a cohesive city; its popularity as a spa and health resort going back to ancient times is well documented. And under Russian rule, its baths and sanatoriums made it popular with party members and Soviet officials, too. Its long beach of fine white sand is well-equipped with playgrounds, volleyball nets and benches, and its resorts are famed for their picturesque 19th century wooden houses.

Jurmala has its own airport, located 27 km west of the town center (22 minutes by car).

92. Fur Island (Denmark)

Fur (or Fuur) island off the northernmost tip of the Salling peninsula is only 22 square km and has a population of 900; nevertheless, it is one of Denmark’s most popular islands. It is known for its idyllic beaches, its hilly and rugged landscape and its proliferation of fossils, some of them over 55 million years old. Seals and other marine animals and birds have their home here in surroundings of untouched natural beauty and serenity. Fur is car- and dog-free, a wonderfully peaceful place to escape from the noise and stress of modern-day living.

Fur is connected to the mainland by the Sleipner-Fur ferry, which sails regularly from Branden (3-4 minutes). The nearest international airport is Billund (45 minutes).

93. Okavango Delta (Botswana)

With its source in the mountains of Angola, the Okavango river flows over 1.600 km into northern Botswana before forming the Okavango Delta, a huge area of swampy wetlands and one of the largest inland deltas in the world. The best time to visit this awe-inspiringly beautiful region is during Botswana`s dry season (July and August), when the river floods. Then it is possible to explore the region by mokoro – a traditional delta canoe. Elephants, big cats, hippoes and buffalo have their home here. Accompanied safari trips are very popular, and there are many camps and resorts to house visitors. The closest airport is Maun, considered the gateway to the Delta.

94. Tami Islands (Papua New Guinea)

The Tami islands are a group of small islands in the Huon Gulf which comprise part of the Morobe province of Papua New Guinea. They form a circle around a lagoon whose stunning coral reefs are highly popular with snorkelers and scuba divers. The islanders are well-known for their delicate and intricate wood-carvings and woven sleeping mats. They are friendly and curious, since the islands are rarely visited, making this a rare and unusual destination for any bucket list.

The Tami islands are best accessed by boat from Finschhafen. The closest airport is at Lae; the boat trip can be pre-arranged there.

95. Aggtelek National Park (Hungary)

The Aggtelek National Park, which was founded in 1985, comprises nearly 200 square km of limestone cliffs, forests and caves, including the largest stalactite cave in Europe: the 26 km long Baradla cave. Archaeological evidence suggests that the cave has been a shelter to man for over 7.000 years; it has excellent acoustics, and concerts frequently take place in it. Tours of the caves begin at the Aggtelek Red Lake visitor center and take 45 minutes to one hour. Visitors are advised to dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes, though the paths are well maintained and not strenuous.

The Aggtelek National Park lies in the Gömör-Torna Karst region of northwest Hungary, 7 km from Josvafo. The nearest airport is Kosice (2 hours 47 minutes by car).

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