However, before moving to a bit off beaten tracks, Taj Mahal is a place not to be missed. Commissioned by Shah Jahan, the white marble mausoleum was dedicated to his wife and features a mosque and a guest house together with beautiful gardens covering 42-acre of land. Thus, there are far ancient attractions in India such as Chand Baori , a 30-meter step well situated in Abhaneri near the city of Jaipur. Considered to the country’s deepest and biggest step wells, the site has 3,500 steps and more than 13 floors. Despite the city being in ruins, it is still visited by many tourists from all around the world.

Jaisalmer or the Golden City, located in the center of the That Dessert makes it look like a mirage picture with raising sandcastles, making it a marvelous place to explore. Once inside, you can get acquainted with a palace and number of complex Jain temples.

Another significant place to discover is the Thikse Monastery, a twelve-story building featuring a number of stupas, statues, and items of Buddhist art, paintings and much more. Located at a 3,600 meter above the sea level, the monastery is affiliated with one of the sects of Tibetan Buddhism and is similar to Potala Palace in Tibet.

For more laid back destination, you should visit Orchha, a historic village boasting with Mughal architecture. Visitors here enjoy picturesque landscapes, cycling, walking and rafting. While, if you are keen on hunting ancient cities, you should head towards Madurai – one of the oldest cities in the country that boasts with the labyrinth structured Meenakshi Amman Temple. Even though the present site of a Hindu temple was build in the 17th century, it is considered that the actual temple was constructed in the 6th century BC. Covering around 45-acre land the complex consists of several temples having four entrances looking at four different directions.

After those cultural trips, one definitely needs to unwind, so you can try sailing across the old villages of Alleppey or party till the sunrise at the beaches of Goa. While for more cultural shocking experience see the cremation ceremonies, which will leave you speechless for a long time.

Seeing a kangaroo jumping and just wondering around some parts of Australia is the most significant reason of all, together with hugging the adorable koalas. In addition to this, for a more exotic feel of nature, Australia offers a rainforest experience. Head to Queensland for right this reason and explore green islands, forests and breathtaking parks such as Daintree National Park. Moreover, in order to see an Australian version of the Grand Canyon, Watarrka National Park should be on your list. The impressive views of King’s Canyon and cool waterfall are a perfect gateway destination from overcrowded cities.

Australia is known for its marvelous coastlines and beautiful blue ocean, where you can surf, sunbathe, swim, kayak, relax or do whatever you desire. Having more than 10,000 beaches across the continent, finding the right place for you should be a piece of cake. It must be noted that White Heaven beach beats them all with its azure waters and stunning landscapes. For an off-beaten sight, you can pay a visit to Cable Beach at Broome – here you can easily catch a ray during the day or ride a camel along the coast while enjoying the beautiful sunset.

Visiting Australia’s major cities like Sydney and Melbourne is simply a must. Sydney, considered to be the country’s famous harbor city, is full of historical and contemporary sights. The breathtaking Sydney Opera House, slim cobblestone streets, street performances and Museum of Contemporary Art are the few marvelous places the city has to offer.  Additionally, it might be considered as a cliché, but watching the sunset over its Harbor Bridge and Opera House is absolutely stunning and jaw-dropping activity you can do here.

Unlike Sydney, Melbourne is more laid-back offering vast activities to anyone be it a family, art-lover, shopaholic, gourmand, party animal or simply a traveler wanting to understand more about Australia and its Aboriginal history.

Just another reason to visit Australia is its Great Barrier Reef – made from 2,900 separate reeds and 900 islands make it the biggest sole arrangement in the world. Dive here in order to see the incredible marine life with more than 300 species of whales and dolphins, as well as thousands of fish, sea snakes and turtles to name a few.

However, this are the only several reasons why you should visit Australia once in your lifetime – the country offers much more than those, so do not waste any more time, plan, pack and go!

The beauty of meeting new people on your trips is that you get acquainted with their traditions and you deepen your knowledge of their nation, customs and culture. But more importantly, you get an insider’s tips and tricks to your next destination; there is a big chance the person has traveled there before, or he/she knows good places for you to check out in the city you both are in at that moment.

It might sound hard to make friends throughout your travels as you constantly are on the move, or you are a shy person and don’t know how to start a conversation with a total stranger – we have all been there. Just remember – you both have traveling in common! And if you cannot get your head around starting the conversation do not worry – there might be a person who would be sitting next to you in the hostels lounge and initiate the talk. Simply be open minded.

No matter if you are a solo traveler or traveling with your boyfriend or best friend, it’s always refreshing and much more fun to hang out with a group of people. There might be a case when a person has a similar destination as you do – so you team up, share the cab, tuk-tuk or whatever transport there is – and make the best out of your travels. Creating best memories, good or bad, is what makes your trip unforgettable.

Once you get to know them, remember to exchange your contact information or social media to stay in touch – someday you might plan your trip to their home countries or vice versa, or even plan next destination together for a small reunion. Moreover, you can always ask for advice and recommendations of the places they have been to.

To summarize, traveling is not only for visiting the places indicating on your guidebook, but it’s more about sharing experiences, meeting like-minded people and creating beautiful memories you will cherish your whole life.