Places To Visit Before You Die- Alexa Acker

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For my blog post this week, I am going to be giving a list of places you need to visit before you die. I personally haven't been to any of the places that I am going to describe, but they are all on my bucket list for the future!

 5.Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

 - Known to be one of the most beautiful beaches to exist in the world and "Thailands Island Superstar,", the Phi Phi Islands have clear blue water and surroundings that will leave you speechless. While taking a swim in the sparkling water, sheer cliffs tower overhead. It is commonly known for scuba diving where you can see a fascinating and diverse underwater life including dolphins, leopard sharks, and reef sharks.










4.The Grand Canyon, USA

 -Stretching over 200 miles and carved out over thousands of years by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon never fails to amaze. Take a trip to Arizona and climb through the canyon’s massive gorges and rock formations from a variety of vantage points. 














3.Zhangye Danxia landform in Gansu, China
-The Zhangye Danxia landform, also known as "the eye candy of Zhangye," and "China's Earth Paint Palette," never fails to amaze. The red sandstone forms a rainbow coloration and the landforms are truly masterpieces of nature. A number of boardwalks have been built along the mountains including a glass-bottomed bridge that will give you feelings of vertigo. The "layered cake" appearance is a surreal sight to see and definitely a destination to visit on my bucket list.







2.The Swing at the "end of the world" in Banos, Ecuador
-Located at "La Casa Del Arbol" (The Treehouse), there is a long hanging swing at the end of a steep cliff drop overlooking a gorgeous mountain view. While this location is both terrifying and amazing, it is only for the daredevils as falling would most likely result in death. For the adventurers who are willing to take the risk, it is described to give a "rush of adrenaline, the feeling of freedom, and the amazing surrounding views that are one of a kind." If you don't feel like being scared to death, the hike to the top of the mountain is also a breathtaking experience that you don't want to miss.










1.Aurora Australis, Antartica

 -More commonly known as the "Southern Lights," the wild and untamed continent, Antarctica, is an amazing location to see the Aurora Australis. These lights are only visible from below the southern latitude lines and appear as a glowing red or green curtain of light in the night sky. The science behind seeing the auroras is that they are the result of disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by solar wind. They are known to be a once in a lifetime experience and will leave anyone who has the privilege to see them in awe.

Comments

  1. DanielleFebruary 19, 2020 at 8:58 AM

    All of these places look so beautiful! I'm considering becoming a travel blogger so I can see more of these countries!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2020 at 10:30 AM

    The "swing at the end of the world" looks really cool! I definitely would want to visit there!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2020 at 10:37 AM

    These places look so beautiful. On the bucket list for sure.

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