Dubai

Dubai is an emerging modern city in the United Arab Emirates. It includes many sights worth taking a look at, including an indoor ski resort, the world's tallest building (the Burj Khalifa), The World islands, the Palm islands, futuristic architecture, the Burj al Arab, and most certainly many more cool things.

San Antonio de Pichincha

The San Antonio parish is located north of Quito in the South American country Ecuador. It is visited quite often due to its various locations directly at the equator of the earth, exactly between the north and south poles. Destinations here I would like to see are the large equator monument Mitad del Mundo in the western part of the town, and the peak of Catequilla, which is equatorial but also has a nice view.

Dalton Highway

In Alaska, the Dalton Highway connects Fairbanks to a town called Deadhorse, which is within miles of the Arctic coast. The Dalton Highway passes along great wonders of Alaska; the enormous pipeline, the Brooks Range, the Arctic Circle, the Yukon River, and simply Alaskan scenery and wilderness itself. If a safe method of driving was established, this drive would certainly interest me greatly.

Churchill

I did a little browsing in a map of Canada while making up a story in which geography was highly prominent. Northern Manitoba was a key place in this plot, and a small label for Churchill caught my attention. I later did some research on this small town and it seems like a very charming village, though most likely very cold by the Hudson Bay, usually frozen in some form according to most pictures.

It appears that Churchill is not just a freezing settlement as many up there seem to be; it is also a major Arctic Ocean port location, and is nearby a historic fort by the Churchill River. It would certainly be a nice place to visit.

Tatev

This area in Armenia is home to quite a nice monastery in the hills, but this particular one stands out to me because of its position at the top of a huge beautiful gorge that is miles wide. The views from this old building must be spectacular, I imagine.

Nahuel Huapi

This enormous lake is like an inland Milford Sound of Argentina, but unique due to its different climate and Patagonian mountains. This national park (or "parque nacional") is apparently a popular location for newlyweds in the area, similar to Niagara Falls in the U.S.

The great mountains by the lake alone would be very beautiful, but even better are the extremely tall Andes mountains to the west. A place like this would most likely be amazing to visit.

English Harbour

English Harbour seems to be the most photographed place in Antigua. It must be quite a sight, however, due to the great amount of economic/naval activity that happens there, surrounded by all the natural beauty of the island and the surrounding sea.

Hoggar

The mountains and rock formations of Hoggar (or Ahaggar) in southern Algeria appear very unique, and for a location in the Sahara Desert it is quite intriguing from the photos I've seen.

Getting there would probably be a very memorable adventure as well.

Thethi

The Albanian Alps are awesome, and somehow I haven't been able to find any mountains like them anywhere but in Albania and nearby. This valley called Thethi has become a national park, and it is easy to see why. The area features these beautiful mountains, waterfalls, and also an old town in the middle of it all.

Ljubljana

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, caught my attention by its unusually-spelled name (to an American, at least). I looked into the pronunciation of its name (LOO-blee-AW-nuh), and learned that saying it is quite fun. Ljubljana.

The city is located in quite a beautiful country, with the Kamniško-Savinjske Alpe mountains to the north and many others all around. Above the city is a castle with amazing views of the city. The city's main river is crossed by a few nice bridges, and the fact that the city is not as world-famous as others makes it a great place for random touring and enjoying.

Raas Caseyr

While visiting Somalia's coast may not be wise until the piracy threat in that area is calmed, I would like to see the point that sticks out furthest into the Indian Ocean from Africa, known as Raas Caseyr or Cape Guardafui.

From what little information there is available about this point, it can be concluded that there are many sand dunes nearby, along with tall cliffs at the end of the continent. It seems that a visit to this spot would be worth a trip if it could be made safely.

Te Papa

The Museum of New Zealand, called "Te Papa" commonly, is quite a large collection of New Zealand's history and culture. It's located right by Wellington Harbour and is a uniquely built building itself.

While New Zealand is a beautiful country, it's history as one of the last colonized territories in the world makes it even more special. I'd love to see how Te Papa presents the nation's culture, especially that of the native Maoris.

Great Australian Bight cliffs

The cliffs located where South Australia and the Great Australian Bight meet appear spectacular. It makes me wonder why these are not yet considered natural wonders of the world. They are beautiful, and out in the middle of the long desert road these amazing views are less than a few miles away at some points.

I used to wonder if a trip to Australia would be worth the trouble, since Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Uluru area seem to be the only main attractions in the country, but after learning about these cliffs, it seems that visiting Australia should be a top traveling goal in this life.

Pólo Costa das Dunas

Pólo Costa das Dunas is basically the eastern coastal area of the Brazilian state Rio Grande do Norte. The main reason I'd like to visit this area is because of the amazing sand dunes in this area. The most famous of these dunes appear to be located by Natal.

Seeing the Atlantic from these dunes would be a pretty cool experience, considering that they're most definitely not the same old beaches you can find all along the coast.

La Moneda

The Palacio de La Moneda is the Chilean presidential palace in that country's capital Santiago. It is located in an area of the city with many tall buildings, and this makes its shorter size quite noticeable in comparison.

With so many large national flags outside, and the fact that it is such an influential place in the land makes this building possibly represent Chile quite well, almost screaming "Chile!" itself.

Bent Pyramid

Among the pyramids of Egypt, I just discovered that there are actually more than the famous three at Giza, and I'm disappointed that it was a surprise since that sort of indicates that quality that many Americans have, stereotyping and lack of information on foreign countries and cultures. Oh well; now I know.

Anyway, among the pyramids of Egypt I found this really cool one near Dahshur called the "Bent Pyramid". As you can see, if the picture hasn't been taken down yet, the pyramid's diagonal edges indeed appear bent. I find this really cool because it looks as if the structure is bulging out crazily, ready to burst.

Fès

After researching popular Moroccan destinations, it appears that the city Fès has plenty of interesting things to see.

Also called Fez (I use Fès since it's on the map I'm using), some interesting places to see there include:

• The Bab Bou Jeloud is an impressive-looking gate, which appears to be a main entrance of the "old city".
• The famous tannery in Fès is the setting of many photographs of the city's culture. Its method of coloring leather is depicted quite often.
• The Tombeaux des Mèridines is a tall tomb overlooking the medina on a hill great for viewing below.

La Ciotat

The main reason I'm interested in seeing this French city is because of two very large rock formations nearby it. One is the Bec de l'Aigle, which resembles the beak of an eagle (or so the title implies). The other is the Cap Canaille, which I do not know much about other than it appears to be quite popular among photographers.

Great Mosque of Djenne

The Great Mosque in Djenne, the capital of Mali, is considered by many to be an architectural wonder. From the photographs I've seen of it, it looks like one big beautiful sand castle. In a way, it is, since it's apparently made of mud.

Madurai Meenakshi Temple

I just discovered a temple in southern India which is surrounded by a few tall towers that appear to be made of countless Hindu idols. While religions like that are somewhat creepy, an environment shaped by such practices for hundreds of years would be quite amazing to see. Also, this temple is located in the middle of one of the most populated places in the world. The crazy amount of figures on these towers seem to reflect that area's characteristic.

Sigiriya

These are the ruins of the ancient capital of Ceylon. A main interesting feature of it is a great stone landmark over a thousand feet high. Its location in Sri Lanka would create a very interesting atmosphere in addition to the unique architecture.

Chan Chan

Most of (or at least a big chunk of) Peru's tourism probably comes from Machu Picchu. Although pictures I've seen of it are quite beautiful, the place is imaginably run over by tourists.

Today, however, I found another remarkable archaeological site in Peru, south of Trujillo. It's called Chan Chan, and it is beautiful, grand, and apparently made from mud... mmuuuuuuddd! (to my future self reading this: you were quite bored today)

Marquesas Islands

I discovered the island of Hiva Oa because of its amazingly seahorse-like shape. Further information about Hiva Oa showed me that its natural features are wonders of the Pacifc. Its main city Atuona is surrounded by mountains over three thousand feet high. Its plant life is very exotic and tropical, and the pictures I've found of the island make me wonder why I hadn't heard of it before, or the Marquesas Islands of which it is a part of.

I would love to visit any main island of that entire chain; these islands are beautiful.

Iqaluit

Iqaluit is the capital of Nunavut, and is very north. However, it has a population of over seven thousand residents. It's a small town, but its near-arctic setting makes me want to visit it to see how it has been shaped in such a climate. The natural scenery surrounding the capital would also be worth seeing, imaginably.

Beli Iskar Valley

This month I was touring Google Earth with its flight simulator feature, visiting every European capital to get a sense of each country with the available satellite photographs and terrain provided. Going from Sofia to Athens, I discovered an amazing valley in the Rila Mountains of southwestern Bulgaria. The valley which the Beli Iskar River passes through appears to be uniquely beautiful and grand. Others describe it as a place which is as a far away land.

Paris

Paris has many interesting sights I'd be interested to see, including the famous Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomph.

There's also the Champs-Elysées. I first heard about this on a TV show episode focused somewhat on beautiful landmarks of Paris. After some more research, I quickly learned that it truly was a wonder of that French capital. Just having the experience of walking from the Louvre to the Arc de Triomph would give a lasting impression of the culture of Parisian luxury in that area. Photographs I've seen of it are beautiful, and being there in person would be quite amazing.

South Pole

Although there are probably more beautiful places to see in Antarctica, the geographic south pole would be a very interesting destination. It is most likely representative of the majority of the Antarctic landscape: icy, cold, and empty. Of course, the South Pole area has facilities to ensure human survival, so it seems like the most ideal barren Antarctic spot to visit.

What is amazing is that the American station at the South Pole is open for visitors, though transportation to the pole area is most likely terribly inconvenient. It would be quite a journey, though, and possibly a great adventure in the journey there.

Valley of Flowers

Today I just learned of a beautiful valley in the Himalayas of Northern India called the Valley of Flowers. As implied from the name, great amounts of flowers are plentiful there. Definitely on my list of places to see.

United States

I recently planned a month-long trip through the United States, using a similar method to a previous month-long world trip I planned. This American trip includes destinations from the different cultural regions of the United States, making sure that a full experience of the nation would be enjoyed. So, here it is.

day 1: San Juan, Puerto Rico. - The capital of the territory of Puerto Rico. I'm guessing they speak a lot of Spanish there for an American land. Maybe it'll be part of the Union if this trip is ever taken.

day 2: Newport, Rhode Island. - A city on the Atlantic coast of New England, which includes its own Cliff Walk with views only available in Rhode Island. Also has mansions like "The Breakers" and stuff.

day 3: Manchester, New Hampshire. - The largest city in New Hampshire.

day 4: Mount Washington, New Hampshire. - A mountain famous for its altitude and terrible weather, including extremely strong winds at times.

day 5: New York City. - The largest city in the United States, and one known throughout the world for many reasons, including economic and diplomatic significance.

day 6: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. - A large and historically important city.

day 7: Letchworth State Park, New York. - A park featuring the Genesee River and a gorge above it known as the Grand Canyon of the East.

day 8: Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia. - A large national forest in the Appalachian Mountains.

day 9: Great Smoky Mountains. - The most-visited national park in the United States. Home to many southern Appalachian mountains. (update: I went there during a time living in Tennessee in summer 2011! Beautiful.)

day 10: Atlanta, Georgia. - The largest city in Georgia, its capital. Home to many national headquarters of various companies and corporations.

day 11: Houston, Texas. - The largest city in Texas. And since Texas is so large and populous, it must be pretty important. Also, Galveston Island.

day 12: Cahokia, Illinois. - The site of a large ancient city, now across the river from Saint Louis and characterized by the numerous mounds there.

day 13: Chicago, Illinois. - The United States's third-largest city, and the birthplace of many creepy politicians. It makes one wonder why. (update: I have been here, and had the privilege of seeing very many amazing things in the city. I would still like to return to see the stuff I didn't visit the first time, though.)

day 14: Milwaukee, Wisconsin. - Wisconsin's largest city, located by Lake Michigan. While close to Chicago and most likely part of the same urban area, it appears to have a separate culture of its own.

day 15: Isle Royale, Michigan. - An isolated island within Lake Superior. Due to the very small population and its status as a national park, it is a very natural land.

day 16: Badlands, South Dakota. - A Midwestern location that is somewhat void of agriculture. Cool.

day 17: Denver, Colorado. - Largest city in Colorado, and its capital. (update: I've been here, and, like in Chicago, have seen a good number of neat sites. I probably wouldn't mind seeing more, though.)

day 18: Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Colorado. - Really deep and steep canyon in the Rocky Mountains, containing the Gunnison River.

day 19: Big Bend, Texas. - A large park located on the Texas side of the "big bend" of the Rio Grande.

day 20: Phoenix, Arizona. - The largest city in Arizona, and of course its capital. Known for its heat.

day 21: Bryce Canyon, Utah. - It's a canyon in southern Utah. Those two characteristics must combine into something awesome to see.

day 22: Los Angeles, California. - It's huge in size and population, and the home of celebrities, studios, and Disneyland. This must therefore be a very scary place, but it's culturally influential, so it has to be visited for the full experience.

day 23: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. - Volcanic activity creeps me out. Yellowstone was tough for me, so I'm not sure how I'd be able to handle an active volcano, with lava and steam and scary stuff like that. But I think it's what Hawai'i is made of, literally, and you won't see anything like it elsewhere in the United States.

day 24: Honolulu, Hawai'i. - If I survive the volcanoes, Honolulu would be probably a great place to emotionally recover. It is the capital of the state, and was very influential in World War II's involvement in America.

day 25: San Francisco, California. - Another large city in California, but this one is known for its creativity. Of course, in California, that may not always be a good thing. But it'd still be quite nice to visit.

day 26: Crater Lake, Oregon. - The deepest lake in the United States, which is unique in itself, but the fact tat the lake is located in an enormous crater is something amazing.

day 27: Boise, Idaho. - A principal city in the northwest region of the country.

day 28: Glacier National Park, Montana. - I apparently came here as a child, but that doesn't count. I've also seen beautiful pictures of the scenery here, so I would quite like to return.

day 29: Anchorage, Alaska. - The largest city in Alaska, which is even further north than most Canadians.

day 30: Denali, Alaska. - The highest mountain in North America, and one of the world's most dangerous to climb. I'm planning to just tour the area surrounding the mountain's base. The Alaskan wilderness is very famous, and the views must be amazing there. Hopefully the northern lights would also be visible while we were there.

Andorra

Andorra is a small country located between Spain and France, and normally that alone is interesting but not enough to spark possible travel plans. However, this little nation is located high in the Pyrenees mountains, and somehow still survives. It would most likely be quite a lovely place, at least one with a culture worth experiencing for a while.