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5 Travel Destinations that You Should Include in Your Bucket List

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In the eyes of both frequent and infrequent traveler, images of far-away travel destinations inspire the desire to personally experience what they offer. Beauty that is precisely captured in photos beckons. There are at least five travel destinations which can easily capture any one’s imagination and be included in personal bucket lists.

Swiss Alps

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This is the portion of the Alps Mountain Range located in Switzerland. Switzerland shares the Alps with other countries including France, Italy, Australia, and Liechtenstein. The snow-covered mountain ranges evoke serenity and majesty that is seldom seem in any other setting. The Swiss alps is especially known as a travel destination where visitors can enjoy hiking, mountaineering, and skiing.

Paris

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Paris has always been associated with the arts. Being the capital of France, it is one of the busiest business and cultural centers of the world. A lot of famous landmarks can be found here including the iconic Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and the Arc de Triomphe. It is also known as a major fashion hub specifically with haute couture. It is often referred to as the most romantic city in the whole world.

Great Wall of China

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The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications running along the northern boarders of China. It served historically as a means of protection for the Chinese Empire. Many have claimed the visibility of the structure from the moon although such claim remains to be a myth. Even then, its historical and interest value can never be underestimated.

Hawaii

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If there is any typical picture of paradise, it would probably be Hawaii. Its abundant natural scenery and tropical climate makes it an ideal destination for vacationing tourists. Its other points of attraction include beaches and active volcanoes. Tourists also find its native culture welcoming.

Vatican City

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Vatican City is an ecclesiastical state ruled by the Pope. St. Peter’s Basilica , the Sistine Chapel, and the Apostolic Palace can be found within its territory. More than half of its territory is comprised of the Vatican Gardens. The gardens were created during the Renaissance and Baroque era.

Must Go Places In Europe

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The past two weeks have been busy as crap for me. Our bosses from France are in town, and you know what that means. Still, when we go out at night after work, we try to ban shop talk (it doesn’t always work) and get around to something more fun. One of the topics was visiting Europe. Of course, the Grand European tour is something that almost everyone dreams about. It helps in planning if you know people in that part of the world. Now I am not saying that I will be hopping on the next plane to Amsterdam (though I wouldn’t mind), but I will definitely go to these places if things work out the way I plan…

Paris
Cliché, but still a must visit. The Eiffel Tower, the River Seine, Le Louvre, Versailles, the Arc de Triomphe, cafes – need I say more? Oh, and I absolutely have to go to the Ice Kube bar. It’s not a new concept, but it would be cool (no pun intended) to go there.

London
Easily accessible from France via the train that goes through the Channel Tunnel, London is definitely a must see. Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and fish and chips! Maybe a visit to the West End as well.

Istanbul
Let’s deviate from the usual stops and take a look at the outer edges of Europe. We always hear talk about “East meeting West,” and there is no better place to discover that than in Istanbul. The culture is certainly unique and exhilarating.

Budapest
Another stop where the old world meets the new. Budapest is known for its night life AND thermal baths. Where else can you find such a combination?

Going to Europe? Make sure you stop by in each of these cities for at least a couple of days.