Some of my favorite major cities include New York City and London.
I loved experiencing otherworldly beauty in Salar De Uyuni in Bolivia and Machu Picchu in Peru.
Ever since I was a little girl, I've had a bucket list of places I've wanted to visit. I've always worked hard and saved hard in order to travel to the places that captured my attention.
Although travel opinions are subjective, and the places that I find bucket list-worthy might not ring true for others, there are certain locations I haven't been able to stop thinking about.
Whether it's the cultural richness they offer or the natural beauty they display, certain destinations just have that wow factor.
Here are seven incredible places around the world that I think everyone should visit at least once.
Visiting Salar De Uyuni in Bolivia is a unique experience.During the dry season, visitors can see crystalized salt patterns at Salar De Uyuni.
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Located in southwest Bolivia, Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat. The 10,582-square-kilometer (4,086-square-mile) area is covered in white salt, rock formations, and islands studded with cacti.
The rainy season from roughly December to April is a popular time to visit, as the rainwater creates a mirror effect on the salt flat.
However, during the dry season from May to November, visitors can see crystalized salt patterns and drive across the white, otherworldly landscape to places that aren't accessible during the rainy season.
We visited in March and experienced the mirror effect, which was breathtaking. If you enjoy photography, you'll love letting your imagination run wild, taking crazy perspective photos set against the endless horizon.
Machu Picchu, Peru, is breathtaking in person.Machu Picchu is a 15th-century archaeological site.
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In my opinion, Machu Picchu should be on everyone's bucket list. The 15th-century archaeological site can be accessed by train, bus, or a multi-day trek along the Inca Trail.
My husband and I took a four-day tour that included hiking, mountain biking, and zip lining. On the final morning, we woke up early and hiked from Aguas Calientes up to the ruins, which took about two hours.
As the fog cleared, we finally understood what all the hype was about. In the end, the view was worth the height-induced anxiety.
There's nothing quite like seeing New York City for the first time.My husband and I loved visiting Manhattan.
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When we lived in Canada, my husband and I took an overnight bus from Montreal to New York City and spent four days enjoying the highlights.
We went ice skating in Central Park, checked out the Statue of Liberty, and saw the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting. It was magical.
There's so much to do in London.Big Ben is one of the highlights of London.
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With its rich history and abundance of activities, London is undoubtedly a city that's worth visiting.
For history buffs, I recommend checking out Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey.
Artsy types can enjoy museums like The National Gallery of Art and Tate Modern museums, and for nature lovers, you can't beat Hyde Park or Hampstead Heath on a warm, sunny day.
Cappadocia, Turkey, is otherworldly.Cappadocia is known for its cone-shaped rock formations.
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Located in central Turkey, Cappadocia is a place that has to be seen to be believed.
This unique district is known for its otherworldly landscape, comprised of cone-shaped rock formations known as "fairy chimneys." Over millions of years, erosion carved these surreal spires out of soft volcanic rock.
You can stay in a fairy chimney or cave hotel by night, and by day, take a scenic hot-air balloon ride to appreciate the landscape from above.
Italy's Amalfi Coast is a picture-perfect destination.I loved spending time in Positano.
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Italy's Amalfi Coast is undoubtedly one of the most stunning, picture-perfect coastlines I've ever seen.
The highlight for me was Positano, which has pastel-colored buildings lining the hillside by the sea.
The Pyramids of Giza are truly incredible.I couldn't believe I was visiting a place that was built thousands of years ago.
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My mom took me to Egypt when I was 15 years old, and I remember being blown away by the Pyramids of Giza. I couldn't believe these incredible structures were built thousands of years ago.
During the day, we rode camels around the pyramids, and at night, we watched the Sound and Light Show to learn about ancient Egypt and the construction of the pyramids.
