Capilla de Marmol- Patagonia, Chile

After a boat ride through some bump and icy waters, you will arrive at the Capillas de Marmol in Chile, which is and elevated cliff coming out the water created by erosion of crashing waves over a span of 300 million years. The erosion has carved 'holes' out and has polished the limestone with white marble. There are also shades of grey, blue, and pink in the rocks because of quartz impurities, and they're referred to as the 'marble chapels.'

The white marble walls reflect the blue lake water which causes an intense color change depending on the tide, or the season.

The boat will bring you up to the marble so you can touch it, and sometimes even to an area where you can stand and take pictures. 

Illuminated Caves- Okinawa, Japan

The Gyokusendo cave is one of the biggest Caves in Okinawa at about 3 miles long. The cave's wall are made up of limestone deep under the earth with thousands of fragile stalactites (sharp stone obstacles) hanging from the walls. Just a shout or whistle could cause all the stalactites to come crashing down. The cave is approximately 300,000 years old, so visitors must be careful and can only go about a mile into the cave. The biggest attraction in the cave is the river that runs along the pathway. Colored lights are used to achieve an illuminated effect. There's actually a wide range of interesting displays of pools and waterfalls.  The cave's  clear water, you can see beautiful coral reefs, endless amounts of tropical fish. Okinawa even offers scuba diving tours in a variety of spots around the area.  

  

Vettica- Campania, Italy

The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful and impressive places in Italy. The village of Vettica Maggiore is perched above the sparkling turquoise-blue and purple sea; pictures will show you exactly why it deserves its UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

Just a few kilometers down, a 'Music on the Rocks' concert it hosted for people who want to have a great time and enjoy dancing to music.  
Obvioulsy, even just laying on the white
sand beaches is an unreal and relaxing
sight. Swimming in the clear waters will
be a must, and you can even wander to
find beautiful swimming holes.

Hotel La Montana Magica, Hulio Chile

If you're looking for an exotic and cozy get away, the Hotel La Montana Magica in Hulio, Chile is a perfect rainforest adventure. The hotel 'erupts' every day, sending water running down the outside of the 13-room guest house. The Chilean retreat is accessible only by foot and guests must use a swinging rope bridge to cross onto the property. 

The hotel offers many exciting activites such as, mini golfing in the rainforest, hiking, and zip lining. The zip line is actually the longest zip line in South America and is 1500 feet off the ground. There are also relaxing hot tubs carved out of huge tree trunks!

Hotel La Montana is a must see and unique destination. It is built in the middle of a biosphere and is even declared as a national heritage by UNESCO.
                                                                         
                                                                                           

Beachy Head, England

Beachy Head is a porminent headland on the English Channel coast. Miles of chalk sea cliffs overlook the ocean, with the highest cliff at 530 feet! There's also a famous red and white striped tower lighthouse that sits at the base of the cliff. At high tide, it's beautifully surrounded by water.

The chalk of the cliffs was formed over a 30 million year period when the whole area was under the sea. For those interested in discovering fossils, a diverse range of them can be found within the white chalk like echinoids, brachiopods, gastropods and bryozoans.

The Beachy Head cliffs are also somewhat spiritual, as a very popular spot for sucide. Hundreds of deaths occur each year from these cliffs.

Beachy Head is truly a special place that everyone should visit.

Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia

In a desolate desert in the southwest area of Bolivia is is 3,800 square mile sheet of salt. Essentially they're hexagonal crystals, which are made up by the crystalline nature of the salt. This unbelievable adventure is only achievable during the salt desert's wet season; it is transformed into a lake that is deep enough for a truck or boat to make their way across- being only 6 to 26 inches deep. This shallow lake flawlessly reflects the sky, causing an illusion of an infinite sky when looking both up and down. The sight is said to be especially amazing at night when the stars are out! 

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forums/americas-south-america/Bolivia/salar-de-uyuni-tour-3f464a3e-ce1f-43f5-a857-f897b01c5d29?page=1 is a great website that informs you all about visiting and taking organized tours- the Q and A section is very helpful and makes the adventure a more realistic possibility :)

Pamukkale, Turkey

The natural wonders of the "Cottoncastle" in Pamukkale are truly a must-see sight. Huge stalactites, cascades, and mineral baths have formed along the the pure, white mountain side. These thermal hot springs have been bathed in since the time of the ancient Romans- used for their amazing therapeutic healing powers. 

For thousands of years a deep underground spring has been pouring out streams of hot, mineral-saturated water. As it has flowed down the mountainside, the steaming water has hollowed gigantic pool-like basins in the earth. The water's rich mineral content has coated the basins with a smooth layer of cotton-white rock.

The Grotta della Poesia

The Grotto of Poetry or The Grotta della Poesia, found in Roca Vecchia, Italy is a natural swimming hole that is separated from the sea by a rock bridge. Looking at the photos below, you can quickly observe the serene and beautiful swimming hole. 

Cannes, France

Cannes is known for its luxurious atmosphere and its variety of amazing festivals. While venturing the area you will find high fashion shopping is the norm. In addition to the famous brand shops, there are jewelry shops, tanning shops, perfume shops, beauty parlors, decoration stores, and art galleries that line the streets of Cannes. The city celebrates their love for fashion on the daily: street animations, multi-brand parades, and fashion show rooms with after parties are happening regularly in the streets. Cannes fashion The luxury extends to its famous palace hotels: Hôtel Martinez, Rue d'Antibes, and Rue Meynadier. These high fashion shops and luxurious experiences attract many celebrities to the area! 

The weather in Cannes is pretty enjoyable as well. With August being the hottest month with an average temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit, and the coldest month being January with the average temperature being 42 degrees. 

There's an awesome website that tells you all of the information that you could ever want to know about Cannes- like shopping, culture, history, activities, events, and much more. 
Link- ://www.cannes-destination.com/cannes-and-its-facets/cannes-shopping

Floating in the Dead Sea

   The Dead Sea is an unbelievable wonder; the Earth's lowest elevation on land, actually more than 1,000 feet below sea level. People travel to Jordan in the middle east to effortlessly float in its waters- you actually float with out trying. It's nearly 10 times saltier than any other body of water on Earth giving natural buoyancy and rich  minerals to relax and rejuvenate not only you, but you're skin, too. The Dead Sea's ancient history is also a major attraction. Its life-span has been traced back to over 2,000 years ago, the days of Herod the Great. Beyond the Dead Sea, is an area with swimming pools and and changing rooms; a perfect spot for parties and events.

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Margarita Island, Venezuela.

     Margarita is a Caribbean island of Venezuela, located at the Northeast of Caracas, the country's capital. The island is infamous for its amazing beaches. Not only are they amazing, but you can choose what type of beach you want to relax at; a beach that's crowded or isolated, with large or small waves, deep seas or shallow beaches, cold or warm water, and whether you prefer a breeze or not. After a long day of learning to surf here, soothing massages are offered on the beach. The exquisite structures of the churches and castles are an amazing sight if you value the culture. Margarita has a long and rich history connected to the sea. Fresh fish and seafood is a matter of course in all the restaurants along the coast. Lobster and oyster are specialities!


As you can tell, the carribean waters are beautifully clear and surrounded by lushious green  mountains and tall palm trees. It's truly a heavenly paradise.

Travel Bucket List Blogger

     As I was searching through bucket list blogs to inspire me, I finally found a blog that wasn't just a simple list. 'Down the Wrabbit Hole' is run by Marti Ingram. She says that she's "a teacher, a writer, a computer nerd, and a traveler (whenever possible). She has a never-ending to-do list, and one day hopes to accomplish it all!" What I found interesting about her blog is that she dividing her bucket list into catagories according to the destination. She also had a section reserved for "Personal Insights." I found this to be such a good idea- giving tips and travel inspiration to the readers is very attention catching, and considering the aspiration to travel, very hard not read them. This blogger also uses her blog as a type of advertisment for support so that she can achieve her traveling dreams. 


http://downthewrabbithole.blogspot.com/p/unlisted-adventures.html

About Me

I am a high school student in a small mountain town in Colorado. I love to travel, and I'm looking for bigger adventures.