Touring the World – 5 Random Places On Earth that You Must See In This Life

Forget the afterlife for a moment, and all the goodies that all the holy books promise. And for a moment, just think about touring the world and seeing some of the most exotic places in the world. Believe it or not, when the traveling bug bites an American, it haunts him until he gathers his traveling bags and off he goes. Only this time, you will not go to the Grand Ol’ Canyon, or the Shenandoah National Park, Hawaii… you name them… not that there is anything wrong with those national destinations, but you would maybe want to try a different place, different cultures, different foods and so on. The world is so big. You should travel and see more of it than just America.  

Here are a few places to visit in this life:

Australia and its coastline, nightlife, kangaroos and road trains

I picked this as the first great choice for an American because of two things. Firstly, it is so far away from home – many thousands of miles away. Secondly, it is a marriage of many things – American in its free-spirited way, English in administration and Africa in natural heritage and resources. 

Believe it or not, you will fall in love with Australia. They will call you mate down there … don’t worry about it too much.

They are free spirited just like you, they “detest” authority in a fun way and when they go out to have a ball, they do break a leg. You can visit some of the biggest cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and you can also go see some interior cities like Darwin. With a long stretch of coastline, you can laze around all you want, with a sombrero and a hammock. Australia is a jolly boy’s destination. Pack your travel backpack and go see it. Be sure to take a picture of the road trains and kangaroos and post it on your Facebook timeline.

You must go and see the Great Barrier Reef, which is not only 1400 miles long but is also the longest coral reef in the entire world. The marine life found here is going to knock you off your feet and tell you what, it is something that you will never ever forget. From bird life to marine life… only a good snorkel and scuba dive will let you in on the secrets that these coral reefs hold. Are you game for the nightlife in Melbourne?

China and its Great Wall

China is more than 3000 years old, making it one of the oldest civilizations still standing today. However, one of its amazing spectacles that you must see is the Great Wall, and then let your imagination fly.

Think … why did they build the Great Wall? Do you know?

It was built to hinder the Mongolian warriors, who had long terrorized China. However, if that is so, why then is the wall so scalable in all places, sometimes just a couple of meters off the ground?

The truth is that the Chinese feared the Mongolian horses because back then, nothing was as fearful in war as a Mongolian Warrior on a horse. You cannot outrun a horse on foot, can you? So the wall was built to level the ground a bit because it was quite hard for a horse to scale.

This wall was not built in one continuous length. Rather, it is a series of small walls. The best hike is said to be the Jinshanling Wall, which is about two and a half hours away from Beijing.

The Great Wall can be seen from space. Yes, so if you are booked for the one way trip to Mars, be sure to check it from out there, and then … adios!

India, and it’s unbelievable chaos, temples and hot curry

So you think that because you are a New York boy you can survive anywhere? Of course, you can, if that “anywhere” does not include India, New Delhi and Kolkata to be precise. India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, being more than 5 millennia (5000 years) old.

Over the 5 millennia, there have been so many kingdoms coming and going. Every one of those kingdoms has left something behind. Go find it. The ruins, the museums, the Sikh and Hindu temples…what is there not to like about India?

Now, to the chaos… let me tell you something… India has some of the richest people in the world. It also has some of the poorest people in the world, all in the same country. When you step out of the plane, one thing that will hit you is just how warm India can be, how organized and how beautiful. But wait until you get to the CBD and the traffic, the masses and hordes of people, tuk tuks, bicycles and cows (don’t hit any one of them, they got as much right as you to be out there, you know) will knock you flat out.

Tell you what you should do… try hard to adapt. Most people touring the world try to fight India, but it is a battle they cannot win. You can only adapt and go with the flow.

Be sure to try some of the local fare. It is hot, chilly, and good! However, if you must, do not go for street grub. Rather, try the local food in some of the up class restaurants. Some of their recipes have been passed down generations for thousands of years. The last thing you want to catch here is traveler’s diarrhea. Savvy?

Visit a Jain, Hindu or Sikh temple. The architecture is breathtaking. Above all, you must see the world famous Taj Mahal, Humayun’s Tomb, Lodhi Garden and the Bahai Lotus Temple. You will love their outstanding architecture and history.

One day at a time sweet India! That is my motto. You cannot see this country in a hurry. So have an itinerary, or have a travel agency arrange one for you so that you can catch some of the most important sights. Maybe you can go back later if you have the chance.

From Delhi – the eternal city, Kolkata, Goa, Mumbai… the list is inexhaustible and I wish you the very best.

Do you think I am right in my brief summary of India? Frankly, it doesn’t matter because India is something different to every person who has been there. If you ask a thousand people who have been there what they think about India, they will give you a thousand views on India.

Tanzania and its Kilimanjaro and wildlife collection

When it comes to East Africa, I have a bias for Kenya but this time, I must pass the baton to Tanzania. If you love the wild, they have it all. In the world-renownedSerengeti National Park! There is a huge collection of wildlife, all gathered together. With close to a million herbivores, thousands of lions, cheetahs, leopards, the drooling hyenas, the mighty elephants and monkeys… if this part of Africa does not sweep you off your feet, nothing ever will, I promise you that. If you can time your visit to coincide with the great wildebeest migration as they cross the Mara River to Kenya, you will see just why this spectacle is categorized as one of the wonders of the world.

Be sure to see the ever-angry Cape Buffalo, the battle tank-like rhino and the antelopes. One more thing, be very afraid of the African snakes because most of them are poisonous. Do not step out of the vehicle unless the guide says it is ok to.

If you have itchy feet and would like to hit the trails, try hiking on Mt. Kilimanjaro. It is the highest mountain in Africa. You will love it. When you get some time too, sneak to Kenya, or to Zanzibar. The latter is part of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Egypt and its pyramids

Egypt is home to one of the most popular historical site, the Giza Plateau. This is home to the pyramids where the Pharaohs were buried in great splendor thousands of years ago. Now, one of your main interests here will be to see The Great Pyramid of Giza, which until 1889 when the Eiffel Tower was built was the highest building on earth. L Well to us Africans, it still is!

There will be a lot more to see in Egypt. For example, the museums in Cairo, Alexandria and other cities have a great documentation of history as well as artifact collection that will leave you gaping in wonder. You cannot go to Egypt and your life remain the same, never!

Be sure to go there in a group, or let your agency arrange a package for you. That way, it will be safer. Remember the Arab Spring? Do not be deterred. Egypt is as great as it will ever be, what with its wonderful collection of pyramids that display ancient engineering genius? Its temples, tombs, Nile River boat tour leave nothing to be desired. This is the ultimate experience.

Where else do you get to see history that has been preserved for more than 3800 years? Remember, the Great Pyramid was the tallest artificial structure in the world for close to 4000 years.

Conclusion

There, what do you think of this five places that every American should visit before they die? Touring the world does not have to be confined to Europe and the Americas, you know. The world is much bigger than that. Maybe later we will look at five places you can visit in South America, Far East, Africa and so on.

Are you ready to do a Marco Polo? Good luck.