40 Places to Visit Before They're Gone
It's an obvious thing to say that the world is constantly changing, but it's true. There are a lot of places that can be singled out for their beauty or for their historical importance, and many of those places are threatened, either by geopolitical situations, climate change, human recklessness, or simply bad luck. You might be thinking that all of these locations are in nature and are under some kind of threat, but that's not the case! There are also some important and historic man-made structures that are past their prime.
And that's also the problem with lists like these. If these locations are pointed out and tons of people begin to visit them, that may actually make the situation worse. But, then again, if tourism dollars are used appropriately, the influx of new visitors can generate revenues that could be used for upkeep and preservation. By visiting these destinations, you can up their profile for future generations. Or, if you're more of the selfish type, you can boast that you were one of the last humans to see it in person. Regardless, here are some places to see, appreciate, and to sing their praises to other people before they're gone.
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- Taking a vacation is good for your health! Studies have shown that a vacation can help to lower your risk of heart disease. It's also a proven way to improve your creativity. So if you have some writer's block or need to lower your stress, grab a friend and go on an adventure!
- Jet lag is worse when you're traveling from west to east. That's because the changes in time zones become not only more physically apparent on your body, but they are also more culturally apparent. If restaurants close at 10pm on the East Coast, you'll just be getting hungry since it will feel like 7pm on your West Coast-adjusted body.
- Even though it is spread across five time zones, the entire country of China is set to Beijing time. Having a single time zone in the United States would certainly make things easier. Currently, the USA is spread across six, but a single time zone would make things a little wonky in Alaska and Hawai'i.
- You've heard of the phrase "wanderlust," but do you know the German word "fernweh"? It means "far sickness" or an intensely strong urge to travel. The next time you feel the need to head out on a road trip, you've got a case of fernweh. And the only cure is to travel somewhere new!
- There are over 61,000 people on a plane in the air over the U.S. at any given moment. That makes sense because the U.S. has one third of all the airports in the world. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta is the busiest airport in the world with over 100 million total passengers every year since 2015.