{"id":98891827,"date":"2017-12-13T17:47:17","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T22:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98891827"},"modified":"2021-12-27T02:19:38","modified_gmt":"2021-12-27T07:19:38","slug":"5-destinations-that-may-change-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/5-destinations-that-may-change-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Be Adventurous This New Year? Check Out These Destinations That May Change Your Life!"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the new year begins, we look for a fresh start by setting goals and resolutions for the year. The most common resolutions are things like joining a gym and\/or dieting, but these ambitions usually fade as the year progresses. If you\u2019re interested in something different, like exploring places you\u2019ve never seen before and adventuring to new heights, then we\u2019ve got the ultimate resolution for you that just may change your life! Taking a trip to a destination that has some of the most magnificent sites with unique experiences will create memories that will last a lifetime. <\/span><\/p>\n

Read on to learn about some awesome destinations that may just impact your life for the better this coming new year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grab last minute flight deals<\/a> to kick off your year with a trip booked!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dive into the Great Barrier Reef<\/h2>\n

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Diving or snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia<\/a> is nothing short of magical. If you don\u2019t already know, it\u2019s the largest living thing on the planet with over 2,900 reefs, endless corals and is home to the most exotic fish. Snorkeling or diving here will give you a much greater appreciation of the planet and awareness of global warming as you will probably see some bleached out corals. Experts predict that as climate changes, the corals will be dried out and eventually become extinct in future years so, be sure to put this on your bucket list for the new year. Exploring the great barrier reef and swimming beside incredible creatures and vibrant corals is something many hope to do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Climb to Greater Heights at Machu Picchu<\/h2>\n

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Located high in the Andes Mountains in Peru<\/a> sits the untouched ruins that were built way back in the 15th century. Machu Picchu is a <\/span>UNESCO world heritage site<\/span><\/a> that is certainly like nothing you\u2019ve ever seen before. The mysterious Machu Picchu built by the Incas is comprised of 12 acres of gardens, aqueducts, terraces and staircases. Visiting this remarkable site will have you in awe of what once took place centuries ago. It’ll be hard to top a trip to this famous site.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: Follow these tips that’ll help you travel like a pro in 2019!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Say ‘Hello’ to Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda<\/h2>\n

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Get closer than ever before to endangered mountain gorillas by hiking through the mountain forest. Rwanda<\/a> is only one of three countries where visitors can observe the world\u2019s population of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. With just over 700 mountain gorillas remaining, Rwanda is surely the place to capture this incredible species up close and personal. <\/span>Volcanoes National Park<\/span><\/a> is where you can join the trek to spot out these beautiful creatures. Along with hanging out with gorillas, Rwanda has much to offer such as culture, coffee plantations, and safaris. A trip here to trek in the mountains with wild gorillas is guaranteed to give you a greater outlook on life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bundle Up to Explore Iceland<\/h2>\n

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\u201cThe Land of Fire and Ice\u201d is a destination you must see to believe. Traveling to the countries capital Reykjavik<\/a> is a surreal adventure. If you don\u2019t mind the frigid air and snow, then we suggest you add Iceland to your new year bucket list. We\u2019re sure you\u2019ve probably gazed at the insane photos of the northern lights from the Blue Lagoon or maybe you\u2019ve seen the picture perfect waterfalls in a photo but physically going to this country is a trip you won\u2019t forget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take the Plunge in New Zealand<\/h2>\n

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Whether you enjoy wine, are an adrenaline junkie, or you\u2019re just looking for a new adventure then New Zealand <\/a>is the place for you to experience a life-changing moment. Undoubtedly, you\u2019ll appreciate the beautiful landscapes of this country as you soar to greater heights on a paraglide, or take the plunge on a bungee jump. But if you\u2019re more of a relaxed traveler, tasting the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that are produced here are worthwhile. Trying out something you\u2019ve never thought of doing before\u2026 like jumping off a bridge in Queenstown will definitely count for a life-changing experience, or shall we say life-threatening experience, agreed?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Still haven’t booked your trip? Grab last minute flight deals now! And, once you return, tell us about your life-changing adventure in the comment section below.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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As the new year begins, we look for a fresh start by setting goals and resolutions for the year. The most common resolutions are things like joining a gym and\/or dieting, but these ambitions usually fade as the year progresses. If you\u2019re interested in something different, like exploring places you\u2019ve never seen before and adventuring […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":98891833,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37,69],"tags":[458,1139],"class_list":["post-98891827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure-travel","category-travel-tips-intel","tag-adventure-travel","tag-new-year"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98891827","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98891827"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98891827\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98909365,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98891827\/revisions\/98909365"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98891833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98891827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98891827"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98891827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}