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.

86. Eisriesenwelt cave (Austria)

With a length of 42 km, the “Eisriesenwelt” near Werfen in the Salzburg region of Austria is the largest ice cave in the world. It is located inside the Tennengebirge (Hochkogel mountain) and attracts 200.000 visitors per annum. Visiting season is from 01.05 to 26.10; visitors are not permitted to take photographs inside the cave. Moreover, with temperatures inside below freezing even in the summer months, warm clothing is essential. That said, a trip to Austria`s Eisriesenwelt is an unforgettable and unique experience: one glittering cathedral-like cavern follows the next, lit by flickering magnesium lamps; huge ice columns, ice sculptures and a veritable sea of ice follow. You will never forget a visit to the “World of the Ice Giants”.

Closest airport is Salzburg (around 50 km due north, just over ½ hour by road or around 1 ½ hours by rail).

87. Tusheti National Park (Georgia)

Designated by Budget Travel as “One of the Twelve Best Places You’ve Never Heard of” in 2012, the Tusheti National Park in East Georgia was approved by parliament in 2003. It is located in the Tusheti mountains at an elevation ranging between 900 to 4.800 metres above sea level and covers 83.453 hectares and is one of the largest and highest protected areas in Europe. 50 nomadic communities are protected by it, as are many species of endangered flora and fauna (in particular the Anatolian leopard and the wild goat). The warm-heartedness and friendliness of the people of this region are unparalleled and the natural beauty is quite breathtaking.

Tusheti lies 205 km north of Tbilisi (the nearest airport), 4 ¾ hours by road.

88. Costa Rica

“Pura vida” or “pure life” is a phrase frequently used in Costa Rica, supposedly the happiest country in the world. Tucked between Nicaragua and Panama in Central America with the Pacific ocean on one side and the Caribbean on the other, the country boasts unbelievable biodiversity, idyllic beaches and a wealth of historical artefacts going back to 1500. It is also one of the best developed countries in Latin America, ranking 69th in the world in the Human Development Index of 2015. It is also very eco-friendly: roughly 25% of its land enjoys protected National Park status, and it plans to be carbon-neutral by 2021. With its lush green rainforests, towering volcanoes and incredible beaches, Costa Rica has something for every taste.

Costa Rica has four international airports: Liberia, Limon and two in San José (Alajuela and San Josè).

89. Bom Jesus do Monte (Portugal)

Bom Jesus do Monte (literally – Good Jesus of the Mount) is a sanctuary and pilgrimage site in the Tenoes part of northwestern Portugal, near Braga. Archaeological evidence indicates that previous chapels and/or churches formerly stood on the same site, the earliest being 1373. The present Sanctuary was built between 1732 and 1834; it is particularly well-known for its sweeping, 116 metre high Baroque staircase (there is a funicular if you`re feeling lazy), its graceful and immaculately kept gardens and the fine view it offers of the surrounding countryside.

The closest airport is the Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, which is 53 km from Braga city center and 43 minutes by car southwest of Bom Jesus do Monte.

90. Bahia de Las Aguilas and Jaragua National Park (Dom. Republic)

The Jaragua national park is located in the southwest of the Dominican Republic in the Pedernales Province; with a total surface area of 1374 square km (905 square km of this being marine), it is the largest protected area in the Caribbean. It includes mangroves, scrub and dry forests, the islands Beata and Alto Velo, the Lago de Oviedo and the Bahia de las Aguilas (literally – Eagle`s Bay), considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in the world.

The closest airport is the La Romana (432 km, just over 7 hours). The nearest town is Pedernales (64 km, 1 ¼ hours by road). Car rental is strongly advised.

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