80 Travel Experiences to Have While You're Alive and Breathing

01

Swim in Devil's Pool in Africa

Peek over the edge of the naturally formed pool to see Victoria Falls, the world's largest waterfalls, up close and personal.

02

Let Go of a Floating Lantern in Thailand

03

Step in the Middle of the Pura Lempuyang in Indonesia

It looks like a door to the heavens.

04

See the Wildebeest Crossing the Mara River in Kenya

Mara River is definitely worth a visit during the time of the wildebeest migration. Watch the large herd cross the Mara River while battling hungry crocodiles.

05

Eat Sushi at Jiro in Tokyo

06

Swim in the Blue Grotto in Capri

07

See a Broadway Musical in New York

08

Hold Hands With a Sweetheart to Cross the Tunnel of Love in Ukraine

This beautiful tunnel looks like something out of a fairy tale. It's actually still used today — trains chug through it three times a day to deliver wood to a factory. It's believed that if couples who are truly in love hold hands and cross the tunnel, their wishes will come true.

09

Sit on the Edge of Preikestolen in Norway

10

Watch the Changing of the Guards in London

11

Soak in the Hot Springs in Iceland

This hot-springs resort in Iceland is aptly named the Blue Lagoon.

12

Get Certified in Scuba Diving in Ko Tao, Thailand

13

Go on a Hot-Air Balloon Ride in Turkey

14

Eat in the Underwater Restaurant in the Maldives

You can get this fine-dining experience at the Ithaa restaurant in the Maldives.

15

Swim With the Pink Dolphins in the Amazon

16

Watch the Cinderella Castle Fireworks

17

Float in the Dead Sea in Israel

18

Run Through a Wisteria Flower Tunnel in Japan

The wisteria flower tunnels in Kawachi Fuji Gardens look like something from a fairy tale.

19

See the Fairy Pools in Scotland

20

Visit Stonehenge

21

Throw a Coin and Make a Wish in the Trevi Fountain in Italy

22

Tickle Whales in Mexico

The whales swim up to your boat, waiting to be scratched and tickled.

23

Add a Lock to the Love-Lock Bridge in Paris

24

Hug a Sloth in Costa Rica

25

Attend Carnival in Brazil

26

Walk the Great Wall of China

27

Stay in an Overwater Bungalow in Bora Bora

28

Float Down the Mekong River in Laos

29

Eat at French Laundry in Napa

30

Go to the Top of the Eiffel Tower

31

Go Fly-Fishing in Montana's Glacier National Park

32

Literally Reflect at Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia

When it rains in the world's largest salt flats, the water makes it look like a giant mirror.

33

Helicopter Over a Volcano in Hawaii

34

See the Northern Lights

35

Go to the Guinness Brewery in Dublin

36

Visit the Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan

37

Hike to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

38

Learn How to Make Pasta From Scratch in Tuscany

39

Enjoy Teatime in London

40

Stand Under the Hollywood Sign

41

Stay in a Glass Igloo in Finland

42

Attend the Kentucky Derby

43

Watch the Sunset in Santorini, Greece

44

Bike Down Death Road in Bolivia

Bike down Yungas Road, also known as Death Road.

45

Admire the Pink Hues of Laguna Salada de Torrevieja in Spain

Laguna Salada de Torrevieja is a natural phenomenon where the water looks pink due to a type of special algae.

46

Play Blackjack in Vegas

47

Cuddle a Baby Tiger at the Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai, Thailand

48

Run With the Bulls in Pamplona

49

Attend the Palio Horse Race in Siena, Italy

50

Swim With Sharks in the Bahamas

51

Skydive in Dubai

52

Ride the Trans-Siberian Railway

53

Explore the Sahara Desert

54

Snorkel With Manatees in Crystal River, Florida

55

Stand on a Boulder Wedged Between Mountains in Norway

Stand on Kjeragbolten, a boulder in the Kjerag mountain range located in Norway. The rock measures five cubic meters, and the drop to the bottom is 3,228 feet.

56

Go to the Opera in Sydney

57

Sail Around the Galapagos and Observe the Wildlife

Just like Darwin.

58

Visit the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai

59

Visit the "Real" Santa Claus in Finland

60

Go Zorbing in New Zealand

61

Drink Beer at Oktoberfest in Germany

62

Sunbathe (Topless, if You Dare!) on the French Riviera

63

Frolic Among the Tulips in Holland

64

Eat a Philly Cheesesteak in Philadelphia

65

Stay at an Ashram in India

66

Cruise Down the Amazon River

67

Ski in the Swiss Alps

68

Ride Through Tibet on a Yak

69

Ascend Machu Picchu in Peru

Take a trip back in history to the time of the Incas in 1450 when you visit the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. The structures were thought to serve as a royal retreat, ceremonial site, or military stronghold, according to National Geographic. Today, the ancient ruins provide a breathtaking contrast against the backdrop of the Peruvian Andes.

70

Learn the Hula in Hawaii

71

Make a Call From a London Phone Booth

72

Watch the Grand Prix in Monaco

73

Ride a Vespa in Tuscany

74

Get a Henna Tattoo in India

75

Ride a Gondola in Venice

Be sure to find a gondolier who will sing to you.

76

Attend the Gay Pride Parade in San Francisco

77

Swing on the Edge of the World in Ecuador

78

Spend a Night in an Amazon Rainforest Lodge

79

Zip-Line in Costa Rica

80

Slide Down the Atlantis Slide in the Bahamas

This slide, part of the Atlantis Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas, will let you slide into a tube that goes through the shark tank. You'll be able to view sharks on your way out!