Everyone’s travel ambitions are different, but there are some must-see sights and experiences around the globe that should surely take pride of place on any adventurer’s ultimate bucket list. Looking for some inspiration? Look no further…
Grander than the Rest
The Grand Canyon is a classic bucket list appearance, but have you ever considered viewing it from a different angle? Rather than being the toppling tourist atop the rocks, be the suave and daring, water-dwelling adventurer in the depths below. Grab yourself a raft and float down the river that carved the Grand Canyon, while gazing in awe at the magnitude and magnificence of what nature has created.
Fancy yourself a bit old-hat at travelling off the beaten track? Then you want nothing to hold you back, right? Getting that single trip travel insurance policy is absolutely vital to ensuring that the only thing on your mind is the skydive you’ve got planned later!
Lace Up Those Boots
How can we vamp up the hike to Everest base camp? Whilst we aren’t saying “hey, why don’t you try popping up to the summit then back down again for tea?â€, if you time your visit right, you’ll be sharing the camp with summit-attempters. What an opportunity to meet some brave (or maybe crazy) minds and to sleep under the stars beside them, revelling in their epic tales and campfire chatter. A rare opportunity, sleeping at Everest base camp is an absolute must.
Maybe I’ve piqued your interest with talk of trekking, but the Himalayan temperatures are leaving you a little cold. Well, never fear – Machu Picchu is here! Trek high into the mountains and watch the environment change around you as you edge ever closer to the Inca Citadel. If you don’t fancy the Inca Trail, there are multiple alternative routes to keep you off the beaten track, quite literally.
A Few Shining Stars
NamibRand in Namibia is a giant nature reserve, perfectly situated to give you the perfect tour of the night sky. If you’ve ever looked out the window and gazed at the stars from home, then a visit to NamibRand has to be on your list. One of only a handful of Gold-Certified Dark Sky Reserves, it has some of the darkest, clearest skies in the world. With no nearby lights and a regularly cloudless sky, this is a place to truly meet with the solar system.
Want a real culture shake-up? How about staying with an indigenous tribe in the Amazon rainforest? These tribes rely on tourism to keep their long-standing traditions alive, and at the same time you get the opportunity to try trekking deep into the rainforest with a Cofán guide, sleeping in traditional thatched huts, or even camping overnight if you’re feeling adventurous!
Keep Yourself Safe
As we all know, any adventurous holiday does come with risks, so make sure that you do what you can beforehand to make sure you have a back-up plan if anything goes wrong.
When travelling abroad, it’s absolutely essential that you have proper cover, even if it’s only for a single trip. Travel insurance is the easiest thing to get hold of too, with lots of flexibility on the type of cover you’re after. So, if you’re making any one trip this year, and it’s going to be one to remember, then don’t forget your single trip travel insurance; it is essential for giving you that peace of mind whilst you test your body to the limits!
Ethan Bailey is an experienced adventure traveller and insurance expert with the team at Let's Go Insure. Ethan’s passion is to inspire his clients to go just that little bit further, deeper and higher on their travels and his expertise in providing the ideal insurance cover allows them to do just that. If you're looking for the best single trip travel insurance Let's Go works with the most experienced underwriters, intermediaries and insurers to offer a range of competitive insurance without compromising on cover.
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