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 – World Wonders
1. Taj Mahal, Agra, India
2. Mesa Verde, Colorado, USA
3. Vatican City, a sovereign nation within the city limits of Rome, Italy
4. Acropolis, Athens, Greece
5. Petra, Jordan
6. Machu Picchu, near Cusco, Peru
7. The Great Wall, stretching for over 3,000 miles across northern China
8. Cyberspace, the world wide web (www)
9. Angkor, near Siem Reap, Cambodia
10. Pyramids, near the suburb of Cairo, Egypt, known as Giza
