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We all know traveling can be a joyous and amazing experience, full of beautiful scenery, diverse culture, and lifelong memories. Yet we also know how much it may potentially cost us, both financially and in time and energy spent.

So before embarking on a brand new journey away from your local town, it’s always best to plan ahead and find a place you’d like to travel too who’s pros far outweigh the cons. Below you’ll find 10 absolutely breath-taking travel destinations that are worth every penny!

In no particular order…

1. Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, China

These quartzite rock towers and bluffs have inspired many painters to incorporate them into their works of art. One of the rock pillars is an amazing 1,080 meters (3,544 feet) tall. This area also features limestone caves, hiking, sandstone formations, and other forms of natural beauty.

2. Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam is built upon a series of waterways made of more than 100 kilometers (or about 60 miles) of canals and wooden poles. It is reported these wooden poles tally over 11,000,000 to support the cities buildings and infrastructure. A beautiful city brimming with cafés, bars, and friendly people.

3. Aogashima Volcano, Japan

Aogashima Island is located in the archipelago of the Izu islands, with a population of 205 people as of September 2009. The island covers an area of roughly 8.75 kilometers and has a coastline nearly as long as 9 kilometers. The highest elevation is 423 meters above sea level, providing a stunning view at it’s peak.

4. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is home to some of the Worlds most amazing feats of architecture, including the World’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, that boasts an astonishing 164 floors at 2,716.5 feet tall. Not to mention it’s current construction of Dubailand, a theme park that claims it will be twice the size of Disney World, and expecting to be the largest tourist destination by 2020.

5. Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany

This 19th century palace sits atop a rugged landscape full of hills and mountains as far as the eye can see. Photography is not permitted inside the castle, yet the structure itself is one of the most photographed buildings in the world due to it’s beauty and aestheticism. On some days, it sees up to as many as 6000 tourists.

6. Tromsø, Norway

The city of Tromsø in Norway is the largest city in the Nordic countries, and is home to the worlds northernmost university, cathedral, and brewery. Due to it’s region, the Northern Lights can easily be seen from the city streets, and even more easily seen at one of the cities local mountain retreats.

7. Ibiza, Spain

Ibiza is known for it’s beautiful beaches and party scenes, yet it also contains many other wondrous vistas and a rich cultural environment. Due to the unique prevailing winds around the mountainous island, Nostradamus once predicted it the best place to attempt surviving a nuclear holocaust.

8. Las Vegas, Nevada

The city that never sleeps, Las Vegas is reportedly the epicenter of myths, legend, and lore. Here you’ll always find something to be entertained by, whether it’s gambling at one of the many luxury casinos, dining at a high-quality cuisine stop, enjoying a fantastic concert or show, among several others.

9. Preikestolen, Ryfylke, Norway

This flat plateau is situated 604 meters above the light fjord in Ryfylke, Norway. It takes about 1 to 3 hours to hike one way to the top, and another 1 to 3 hours back to it’s base. There is no safety barrier installed so as not to obstruct the amazing views of the surrounding areas, though very few accidents have been reported. The plateau is deemed safe, and many visit it’s destination annually.

10. Island of Pag, Croatia

This Croatian island tourist destination is packed with beaches, fine cuisine, outdoor activities, and a rich history dating back to Roman times. It’s almost impossible not to fall in love with the beautiful scenery and pleasant weather this area has to offer.

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