Are you still dreaming of your post-lockdown holiday? All those hours spent at home doing absolutely nothing has given us more than enough time to plan our future travels. Instead of the usual beach holidays or tropical getaways, why not visit a world-famous landmark?! The world is blessed with an array of natural and man-made landmarks, which help connect us to a place and its culture, and even inspire us to travel even more! Here are a few top destinations you should visit atleast once in your life!
Opera House, Sydney
The best part about visiting the Sydney Opera House is that you get to witness another iconic landmark along with it, the 134m high steel-arch Sydney Harbour Bridge. A scenic Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise is your best option to enjoy the unparalleled views of these magnificent icons, away from the busy crowds. The Opera House, renowned for being one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, is probably the busiest performing art venue as well. The view of this impeccable edifice coupled with views of the city skyline and the famous Harbour Bridge is a blessing to the eye of whoever sees it. The Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour is your ultimate ticket to enjoy front-row seats to this vista, and to top it off with a delicious fare makes it even more special.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is just one of the hundreds of surviving temples and monuments, but is the most prominent building in the country and also appears on the national flag! This legendary temple complex was built over 900 years ago by Khmer King Suryavarman, to honour the Hindu God Vishnu. This archaeological site is the largest religious monument in the world and is an example of the architectural pinnacle of the Khmer Empire. One can easily explore the site and its fascinating history with a guided tour. But whether you go for a guided tour or choose to explore on your own, be sure to climb to the top of this monumental structure for truly breathtaking views!
Taj Mahal, Agra
On the banks of the majestic River Yamuna, lies one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal, a renowned symbol of love and romance. Emperor Shah Jahan deputed over 20,000 workers to build the monument as a tribute to his late wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during the birth of their 14th child. The building was built with the finest resources available in the whole of Asia and houses a mosque, Mumtaz’s tomb and a guesthouse. The pure white marble, precious gemstones along with the impeccable ornamentation makes it one of the most desired tourist destinations on the planet.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Dubbed as one of the Wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu is located on the summit of Andes Mountain in Peru. This Lost City of the Incas is one of the most famous ruins in the world and is guaranteed to mesmerise even the most well-travelled backpackers. This is one of those places you can see on top of every traveller’s bucket list and rightly so; yet, as famous as it is, it is one of the least understood archaeological sites in the world. But what we do know is the fact that this monumental site is located within acres of cloud forest with lush, green flora. You can choose to hike through the Inca Trail to gain a deeper insight into the region’s biodiversity when you travel through valleys, mountain passes and a couple of microclimates! Who knows, maybe you might even stumble across the rare Spectacled Bear!
