100 trips everyone should take in their lifetime, according to the world's top travel experts
No matter how many countries you've been to, there's always somewhere new to discover.
But with so many cultures, countries, and landscapes to explore, it's hard to prioritise one dream destination over another.
Business Insider UK asked 20 top travel bloggers and writers/editors from the likes of Lonely Planet, Suitcase, and Airbnb for the top five destinations they've ever visited — or the ones that are at the top of their bucket list.
Based on their advice, we've compiled a list of must-see places across the globe that everyone should visit in their lifetime.
From off-the-beaten-track hidden gems to well-recognised yet stunning locations, prepare to get hit with some serious travel envy as you scroll on to see the 100 destinations everyone should visit in their lifetime — along with why everyone should experience each trip.
See mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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India Dowley, Digital Editor of Suitcase Magazine, told us this is the best place to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
"Climb 3,470 metres to the summit of Mount Nyiragongo, an active volcano that last erupted in 2002 and spend the night in a shelter overlooking the world’s largest crater lake," she said.
Visit the chocolate box fishing villages of the Lofoten Islands, Norway.
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"This remote archipelago in Norway is known for dramatic peaks and dark glassy seas," Dowley said. "Dotted with chocolate-box fishing villages such Henningsvær, it’s not hard to imagine it when the Vikings ruled the north seas."
Pretend you're on a desert island at Motu Tiapaa in Maupiti.
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"This islet in the South Pacific archipelago is as close to a desert island as you’re going to get," Dowley said. "Simultaneously wild and tranquil, volcanic black rock meets powder-white beaches, beyond which, between July and October, humpback whales glide past on their annual pilgrimage from Antarctica."
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