Who doesn’t love to travel? What’s more, who doesn’t love to travel to amazing places that blow your mind and move your soul? While there are of course obstacles to visiting amazing places the world over, including cash, time, and distance, there are arguably some pretty cool places that we should all see before we kick the bucket. Don’t think Mount Everest, sure it’s tall, but a mountain is a mountain and they all look pretty much the same. What you need is a mountain on the same level as the clouds, or a beach hidden inside an island — roof and all! Hold on to your hats, as we’re about to take you to the top 7 craziest places you need to see before you die.
7. Sea of Stars – Vaadhoo Island, Maldives
The plankton that wash up on this beach on a regular basis possess what scientists call “bioluminescence” – which basically means they radiate light. Obviously this produces some pretty cool affects.
6. Turquoise Ice Lake – Baikal, Russia
6. Turquoise Ice Lake – Baikal, Russia
Russia sure is cold, so naturally it’s going to have a lot of ice. What you may not know is the Russia is home to one of the coolest colored ice lakes in the world.
5. Hidden Beach, Mexico
5. Hidden Beach, Mexico
This is perhaps the most popular beach in Mexico. Located in the Marieta Islands near Puerto Vallarta, getting to the actual beach is a little tricky but totally worth it.
4. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
4. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Located in Southern Croatia, and found in the oldest national park in the Southern European country, the park itself is just under 300 square miles in size. The top feature of the park is the breathtaking waterfalls seen here.
3. Bigar Waterfall, Romania
3. Bigar Waterfall, Romania
Looks like it belongs in a Disney Movie, doesn’t it? Found in the European nation of Romania, the Bigar Waterfall is world renowned for its uniqueness as a waterfall. Why you ask? For the way the water cascades over an entire face of unique, moss covered rocks. You have to see it in person to truly appreciate it.
2. Fly Geyser, Nevada
2. Fly Geyser, Nevada
This one has to be made up – and it is! The fact that we made this one doesn’t change the fact that it’s really cool. However, just because it doesn’t occur naturally doesn’t mean the Fly Geyser was planned, it was actually made on a private ranch, by accident, when the owners were drilling for geothermal energy.
1. Pamukkale Hot Springs, Turkey
1. Pamukkale Hot Springs, Turkey
Comprised of carbonate terraces that inevitably fill with water, the Pamukkale Hot Springs of Southern Turkey are a truly amazing sight to behold.