. Colosseum, Rome
This was originally called the Flavian Amphitheatre and was mostly used as public entertainment arena. The Colosseum is one of the most famous attractions in Rome and is where most gladiatorial fights took place. Today, actors in gladiator clothes stand outside the Colosseum, where you can take pictures with them (for a price!) The Colosseum is a testament to the ingenuity of the builders, having stood the test of time. While parts have been damaged, the Colosseum still remains standing in most of its original glory today. It is advisable that you buy your tickets in advance to skip the ticketing queue, which can be quite the time saver!
The Grand Canyon
Yellowstone's Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic sites in the region, providing several stunning vistas as you go along. This almost 40 km long canyon is a large and the most famous canyon in Yellowstone. It is hugely popular among visitors due to its scenic views of the Lower and Upper falls, as well as the fascinating pink and yellow coloured rocks. There are several viewpoints and points of interest along the length of the canyon. The canyon's beautiful shades of colours are an iconic part of Yellowstone. The mineral stains due to the activities of water have given the rocks of the canyon such a pleasant tint of colours, it is truly a sight to behold. The geology of the canyon is not completely clear. It was created due to erosion over hundreds of thousands of years, and the geothermal nature of the area is still prevalent, which can be seen by the hot springs throughout the canyon.
Bali Indonesia
Indonesia's most famous island, Bali is the best place for any tourist who needs a week of absolute relaxation, fragrant cuisine, scenic beauty and a galore of culture and tradition. With its elaborate temples, endless coastline, scenic coral reefs, waterfalls and retreats, Bali is indeed, a place of leisure and idyll, and simultaneously, a place for the adventurous and the explorers. The island boasts some of the best sunsets and sunrises, enough to captivate and entice you into never leaving this tourist trap. Home to many coral reefs, mountain peaks, beaches and scenic routes, with old temples and small snatches of Balinese old-world-charm in the streets and groves. It also has its own cultural roots, its own cuisine, festivals, music and native art, which is a sight to behold.
Best Time : April, May, June and September
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
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This archaeological complex is spread around the area of 400 km2. The main attraction here is Angkor Wat, which is counted as one of the most amazing architectures worldwide. Once a Hindu temple and now a testament of prodigious Khmer Empire, the construction of Angkor Wat dates back to 12th century. The mega-structure of this UNESCO World Heritage Site was built by Suryavarman II, which took 35 years to take its final form. If history is your cup of tea, Angkor Archaeological Park is a must-visit. Bayon, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm are the other significant must-sees. Make sure that your clothes cover your shoulders and knees before heading for the temple. Try to get up early to catch the breath-taking view of the Sun rising behind the archaeological complex.
Machu Picchu, Peru
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One of the most recently discovered ruins, the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu continue to astound historians, archaeologists and historical enthusiasts alike. A mystery of its real purpose surrounds the place and historians till date continue to debate on the matter. A hotspot within the ruins itself, The Temple of the Sun is known for having windows perfectly positioned to let the rays of the sun inside in intricate patterns. Apart from the archaeological site itself, the panoramic view of the Huayna Picchu peak is a breathtaking sight you can never forget. Adventure seekers can also trek along the beautiful Inca trails which offer the most honest experience of Peru's Incan heritage. Machu Picchu is packed throughout the year, but once you experience it yourself, you cannot help but want to keep going back for more.
Kolkata, West Bengal
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Kolkata, India's second biggest city, is a perpetually ongoing festival of human existence, concurrently luxurious and squalid, refined and frantic, pointedly futuristic, while beautifully in decay. A vibrant 350-year-old metropolis located on India's Eastern Coast, the capital of West Bengal thrives on contradictions and imposing spectacles; nothing is commonplace in this city. Famously known as the City of Joy, Kolkata is, in every sense, the artistic, cultural and intellectual capital of the country. Kolkata's streets are vivid, hectic, chaotic, and yet, brimming with life and creativity. Driven by the indomitable spirit of the self-made middle class, the city has created a beautiful juxtaposition of the old colonial-era charm with the nascent upcoming hipster culture that thrives amongst the city's millennial residents.
Best Time : October to March
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
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Pyramids of Giza have always been one of the best highlights of the city. The heat and the dust appear to be trivial to explorers when they experience the superb Pyramid of Cheops, which is the biggest pyramid in the Giza collection. Otherwise called the Great Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu, it has a plain wonderful tomb chamber with a sarcophagus. The intriguing slender sections inside the Pyramids take you into the Solar Boat gallery showing fabulous Sun-controlled barques revealed in the area that has been carefully re-established to its unique excellence. Towards the south, you would discover the Pyramid of Chephren normally called the Pyramid of Khefre, within which is an enormous passage. Guarding these funeral home sanctuaries is the baffling Sphinx which is line-bodied and faced like a pharaoh and presumably the most praised landmark in Cairo. This fascination is really an antiquated world's prominent milestones.
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