Travel Bucket List
It's a big old world out there, and you've only got one life to see it all in. We're a helpful lot at Gap 360, so we've compileda list of 25 of the most fantabulous, do-before-you-die travel experiences to help you decide what's next on your bucket list...
- Drive Route 66 - For a real slice of Americana, wind the top down and take on this legendary route with its roadside diners, classic Mustangs and vintage motels.
- Go on safari in the Serengeti - See the 'big five' in this pristine national park. Watch in wonder as herds of elephants roam the plains and lions tussle in the savannah grasses.
- Go wild at a Full Moon Party - Dance on the beach 'til the sun comes up on Koh Phangan, Thailand. With the biggest and best sound systems, it's the ultimate destination for party-lovers.
- Cage dive with sharks in South Africa - Feel the adrenaline kick in as you lock eyes with a great white. There's no better way to see these prehistoric monsters up close.
- Swing in Bali - These are the most Instagrammed swings on the planet, and for good reason. Soaring over palm-lined valleys, they guarantee epic pics.
- Hike the Inca trail to Machu Pichu - Blanketed in mist and surrounded by soaring green mountains, Machu Pichu never disappoints. Stand at the top and feel the weight of history.
- Watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat - It's every bit as magical as you'd imagine, with the sky streaked orange and red behind and the spectacular temple reflected in the lake.
- Rio Carnival - It's the greatest show on Earth! The streets rock to sultry samba beats for 4 days straight, and millions gather for the parade - a breath-taking explosion of bronzed skin, colour and sequins.
- Learn to Dive on the Great Barrier Reef - A true natural wonder, the Barrier Reef is a jaw-dropping symphony of colour and the best place in the world to get your PADI.
- Skydive in Queenstown - Nowhere does adrenaline sports like New Zealand. The thrill of free-falling from 15,000 feet is one of the most life-affirming things you can do.
- Camp at Uluru (Ayres Rock) - Sleeping at the foot of this sacred landmark, is a timeless experience. From a swag, the night sky is more brilliant than you could've ever imagined.
- Interrail round Europe- Total freedom to explore the food, culture and history of the most diverse continent on Earth - what's not to like?
- Cash in your chips in Vegas - It's brash, loud and over-the-top and we love it! Hit the tables, before watching an A-list casino resident put on a razzle-dazzle show.
- Rock the Grand Canyon - Nothing can quite prepare you for the scale of the Grand Canyon. Its size and grandeur make for a humbling experience.
- See the cherry blossom in Kyoto - Spring in Kyoto is a special time as the streets froth with pink blossom and its scent fills the air. Don't forget your camera!
- Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge - It's a hair-rising ascent but you'll be more than rewarded by the awe-inspiring views over the city and harbour.
- Celebrate Songkran in Thailand - for 3 days the entire country grinds to a halt as people soak each other with water pistols and buckets. Turn up in swimwear and wrap your cash in plastic to join the fun!
- Hang with the orang-utans in Borneo - Orang-utan translates as 'man of the jungle' in Malay, and looking into the gentle eyes of these great apes gives you a real sense of how closely we're related.
- Find the 'Lost City' of Petra - Rose-coloured Petra is bewitchingly beautiful. Hidden by the desert sands for centuries, she's still revealing her mysteries.
- Celebrate Holi in India - The festival is like nothing you've ever seen! A happy, high energy occasion, revellers throw rainbow powder into the air, coating everybody in a blanket of colour.
- Sail Ha Long Bay on a traditional junk boat- Cruise through the emerald waters, past soaring limestone karsts, dripping with jungle.
- Watch the Northern Lights in Iceland - It's one of nature's greatest displays. Marvel as the sky lights up with shifting rainbow bands, like a giant lava lamp.
- Float in the Dead Sea in Jordan - 'Swimming' in the Dead Sea is a totally unique experience - the water is so salty that everything floats to the surface - you can literally lie on it like a bed!
- See the sun go down over Santorini- The most romantic of Greek islands, the slopes of Santorini are peppered with sugar-cube houses and the sunsets are the best in the Med.
- Camp out on the Great Wall of China - Snaking 6,000km across the country, the Great Wall it's a monument to man's ingenuity. Spend the night on one of the less trodden sections and take in spectacular views in all directions.