At the turn of the millenium, National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine published a special issue, entitled, 50 Places of  Lifetime, The World’s Greatest Destinations. Over the next few weeks, I will revisit this list, which was divided into five categories, Urban Spaces, Wild Places, Paradise Found, Country Unbound, and World Wonders. Following the recap, which will also include a photo album, I will attempt to come up with my own list. Hope you enjoy the result.

 

         Places of a Lifetime – Wild Places

 

           1. Serengeti, East Africa (includes sections in both Kenya and Tanzania)

 

           2. Canadian Rockies (includes sections in British Columbia and Alberta)

 

           3. Australian Outback (includes most of the country’s interior)

 

           4. Coral Reefs of Papua, New Guinea

 

           5. Amazon Forest (includes sections of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela)

 

           6. Grand Canyon, AZ, USA

 

           7. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

 

           8. Tepui Country, Venezuela

 

           9. Sahara (entire northern area of Africa)

 

           10. Antartica