4 once-in-a-lifetime trips everyone should take
Everyone has a travel bucket list. We all have an idea of the places we want to visit in our lifetime – but some experiences are ones that are truly once-in-a-lifetime. Here are four of them to consider.
A safari in Africa
There’s something really magical about getting in touch with nature. And a safari is perhaps one of the best ways to do it – escaping to the African wilderness to observe a wide variety of beautiful, majestic animals in their natural habitat is something everyone should do at least once in their lifetime.
Head to Tanzania to experience the sprawling Serengeti, where you’ll be able to see the ‘Big Five’ – lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo and rhinos all call this national park home, and you’ll be able to witness them for yourself. It’s also the location of the famed Great Migration, the annual event where millions of wildebeest cross the Serengeti into Kenya’s Maasai Mara in search of food. The event is just one incredible feat of nature you’ll be able to witness during an African safari.
A road trip throughout the USA
You’ve likely heard of people road tripping Route 66, known as the Mother Road or the Main Street of America. Spanning seven states from Illinois to California, the near-2,500 mile-long stretch is perhaps the most desired road trip route in the entire world. So why not try and conquer it yourself?
Route 66 isn’t the only reputable route in the USA, though. Depending on where you want to travel to, you could try Route 1, the Californian road that hugs the coastline for its 745 mile-long duration; the Florida Keys, where the 150-mile US 1 route takes you from Miami to Key West along the Seven Mile Bridge; or Route 20, the longest road in the country which crosses the incredible Yellowstone National Park. However you want to see America, hitting the road is arguably the best way to do it.
An escape to the Azores
The Azores are undoubtedly one of the most underrated destinations in the world, but you simply need to discover them. An archipelago situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores are perhaps the closest thing to heaven on Earth – luscious, sprawling forests, green lakes and beautiful hidden beaches and shorelines make for a diverse and exciting getaway.
And whether you want to simply relax and get away from the bustle of home life, or if you’re seeking thrills, the Azores can cater to both. For the latter, opportunities such as diving, hiking, mountain climbing and water sports are plentiful throughout the archipelago. It’s safe to say the Azores are absolutely one of Europe’s hidden treasures.
A walk along the Great Wall of China
Although walking along the entire Great Wall of China would take a staggering 18 months on average, it’s absolutely possible to conquer big chunks of it during a trip. Different trekking adventures and hiking opportunities are available at different points of the wall, with hostels often acting as the main source of accommodation.
Best of all, walking the Great Wall will give you an insight into China’s profound history whilst also allowing you to see parts of the country you may not have visited otherwise.
